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The transport sector accounts for around a quarter of the EU’s total greenhouse gas emissions, with road transport responsible for the majority. As a company dependent on efficient logistics, Amazon is taking concrete steps to decarbonise its operations and support Europe’s climate ambitions. Across several Member States, the company is expanding its fleet of zero-exhaust emission vehicles, investing in electric trucks and delivering packages by lower-emission rail freight. These initiatives demonstrate how innovation in transport can combine operational efficiency with environmental responsibility. Read the full story on Invested in Europe. 

On Tuesday 27 January, Malte Lohan, CEO, AmCham EU, took part in AmCham Portugal’s Transatlantic Business Summit in Lisbon, Portugal to discuss Europe’s economic resilience in a rapidly changing geopolitical environment. His speech underlined that the EU-US relationship remains the world’s largest and most consequential economic partnership. He also covered the need to strengthen the Single Market, restore Europe’s competitiveness and avoid fragmentation that risks undermining growth. Economic resilience relies on predictability, openness and a stable transatlantic trade and investment environment. 

On Wednesday, 28 January, Thibaut L'Ortye, Senior Director of Public Affairs, represented AmCham EU at the launch of Hanover Communications’ Power Shift series. During the discussion, Mr L'Ortye highlighted how influence in EU policymaking has evolved over time, with shifts in tactics and approaches reflecting a changing political environment. He also addressed the interactions between the EU institutions, emphasising the importance of tailoring advocacy strategies to the specific roles and dynamics of each institution. Mr L'Ortye further noted how an increasingly complex geopolitical environment is shaping policy priorities and influencing the way businesses operate. The panel also included Brian Hayes, CEO, Banking and Payments Federation Ireland and Claire Boussagol, former Managing Director, Euractiv.