![]() How has Zipcar worked to create an inclusive and accepting environment for LGBT+ employees? At the same time, it’s important that we don’t rest on our laurels from the big things to the little things – whether continuing to invest in our electric fleet or making changes within our offices – minimising our use of plastic, ensuring we recycle as much as we can to choosing our suppliers carefully and responsibly. I don’t need to weave it into my role, it’s what we’re about. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do as an organisation, so in some ways it’s easier. ![]() Not only does that free up space for other things such as cycle lanes and parklets but it also changes how people travel around our cities. Because our cars are shared, for every vehicle in our fleet we remove up to 13 privately owned vehicles from UK roads. Our cities are fantastic places to live and work, but they also face unprecedented challenges from increased congestion and pollution. Our mission is to enable simple and responsible urban living. I’m really lucky that I have a great team that are all as passionate as me about encouraging city dwellers to give up their private car and make more sustainable, greener transport choices through switching to car sharing. The opportunity to work for the UK’s largest car-sharing company, a brand that people know and love, was a massive draw. James Taylor: I joined Zipcar in December 2019. He told PinkNews how Zipcar is working to make cities more sustainable while also fostering a diverse work environment for all employees. Zipcar’s UK operation is run by James Taylor, a proud gay man who has worked tirelessly to build a diverse and talented team committed to putting sustainability at the heart of everything they do. Zipcar Flex launch in Hackney (Zipcar/Amit Lennon)
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