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ZED empowers marginalized groups in the climate movement by addressing the environmental and social challenges in Africa's transportation sector. With a focus on the underrepresented, ZED's electric motorcycles directly combat gender disparities by actively encouraging women's involvement. The company's commitment to gender equality is exemplified through CEO Olou Koucoi's endorsement of the UN Women Empowerment Principles. ZED implements hiring practices and flexible schedules tailored to empower women, resulting in a noticeable increase in female representation within the company.

Collaboration with local taxi and delivery associations, further amplifies ZED's impact. This initiative targets women's inclusion as electric motorcycle users and technicians, providing training to enhance their participation in the industry. By creating green job opportunities, ZED not only mitigates climate change but also uplifts traditionally underrepresented groups, including women, in countries such as Benin, where 27 million gasoline-powered motorcycles contribute to environmental degradation and health hazards. ZED's strategic partnerships, expansion plans, and commitment to women's empowerment demonstrate a holistic approach to fostering inclusive and sustainable development in the climate movement across five regions in Benin.

Website:

https://www.zed-motors.com

Mission Statement:

ZED (Zero Emission Design) Motors' mission is to develop technologies to enable universal access to mobile clean energy to fuel mobility and everyday human activities.

Link: Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/zedmotorsafrica/

Link: LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/76172527/