In a recent class on sustainability, a local company called “Cars 2 Go” was brought up. I had seen the company’s cars both around campus and downtown and was always interested in the company as it embraces an interesting and convenient concept. Later that day I went home and researched the company to learn a bit about what they stand for and how their co-op program works. The company realized the need for convenient and affordable transportation in Vancouver for those who cannot rely on busses or don’t have their own vehicles. They then implemented a

car rental co-op program in which customers are free to pick up and drop off the car anywhere within the “home area” with free parking in most areas and no worry of refueling the vehicle prior to its return. The program addresses everything customers look for in order to provide the quickest, easiest and simplest rental system currently operating in the Vancouver area. This company is also very concerned about the environment and focuses on sustainability as one of their core company values. The issue with sustainability is commonly that the alternatives to harmful every day activities are available but not convenient enough for the consumer. Car 2 go has realized this issue and come up with a program that is convenient and being used often by Vancouver residents as a substitute to other methods of transit which are harmful for the environment. Car 2 Go is a sustainable company looking to reduce Vancouver’s carbon footprint one rental at a time.