Each day, a quarter million people around the world rely on diesel-fueled buses to reach their destinations. For decades, these buses have been the backbone of public transit fleets in cities. But they come at a high price for our planet. Diesel-fueled buses emit harmful exhaust that deteriorates air quality, are a significant source of noise pollution, and generate heat-trapping greenhouse gases. Cities are turning to electric buses to decrease environmental impact while providing better service and reducing costs in the long term. 

The Financing Sustainable Cities Initiative (FSCI), funded by the Citi Foundation, is a partnership between WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group that helps cities accelerate and scale-up investments in sustainable urban solutions through the development of innovative business models.