Grab and Gojek commit to 'carbon zero' ahead of public listing

ASEAN tech startups embrace ESG factors amid growing pressure

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The welfare and pay of gig economy drivers have come to the fore as companies focus on ESG.(Photo by Ken Kobayashi) 

KENTARO IWAMOTO and SHOTARO TANI, Nikkei staff writers

SINGAPORE/JAKARTA -- Grab and Gojek, Southeast Asia's biggest ride-hailing and delivery superapps, have pledged their commitment to net zero carbon emission, leading the region's tech startups in adopting environment, social and governance (ESG) goals.

From July 14, Grab in Singapore started a new service that enables users to hail a hybrid car or an electric car for the same fare as its normal ride-hailing option. That is one of the company's latest initiatives to promote environmentally friendly transport systems.

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