SPIRO, Africa’s leading electric mobility company, has published its inaugural Sustainability Report, setting out the environmental, social and economic impact of its operations as it works to scale clean transport infrastructure and affordable mobility solutions across the continent.
The report says SPIRO has completed its first end-to-end greenhouse gas inventory, covering Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions across its operations and value chain, and has introduced measures that delivered an estimated 15–25% reduction in energy use at assembly facilities. It also outlines a long-term target to reach net-zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2040, while projecting that its electric mobility ecosystem could help avoid about 700,000 tonnes of CO₂ emissions annually by 2030.
“Having grown up in India, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of vehicle emissions on public health and urban environments. At SPIRO, our responsibility as founders is not only to scale innovation, but to ensure that the systems we build endure economically, socially, and environmentally for generations to come,” said Gagan Gupta, Founder of SPIRO and Chairman of Equitane.
“This report reflects how far SPIRO has come—not only in terms of growth, but in our ability to measure and improve our impact. As we expand across Africa, sustainability will remain a core business driver, shaping how we invest, manufacture, innovate and partner for the long term,” said Anant Badjatya, Group Chief Executive Officer, SPIRO.
“By establishing our first comprehensive ESG baseline, including Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions, we are creating the foundations needed to track progress, set measurable targets and strengthen transparency as SPIRO continues to scale across Africa. Sustainability is not a standalone initiative—it is integrated into how we operate, innovate and create long-term value,” said Imtinen Hamlaoui, Head of ESG and Sustainability.
The report also highlights SPIRO’s investment in people and local capabilities. Through the Spiro Academy, the company trained more than 4,000 people across Africa in 2025 in EV maintenance, battery management and technical operations. It said initiatives such as Africa’s first women electric motorcycle assembly line reflect its commitment to skills development, workforce inclusion and local industrial growth.
Beyond its environmental goals, SPIRO said the economics of electric mobility remain a major driver of adoption. Commercial riders using SPIRO motorcycles reduce operating costs by 70–80% compared with petrol-powered alternatives, while also benefiting from lower maintenance costs and less exposure to fuel price volatility. The company is also evaluating 80–125 KVA on-site solar solutions at selected battery-swapping stations to improve energy resilience and reduce grid dependency.
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