Vancouver’s Esteban Sanchez has been named to the 2024 Forbes 30 Under 30 list in the Social Impact category, which recognizes those who are “leveraging business smarts to save the world.”
Esteban is the co-founder of Commutifi, a startup building a unique data-driven platform to quantify commuting and empower smarter, faster decisions.
Esteban currently serves as the company’s CTO, overseeing development of technology that helps large organizations build commuting programs that cost less and do more, while drastically reducing the environmental impact of commuting.
Forbes’ recognition of Esteban speaks to the growing consensus in the private sector and beyond that the adverse environmental effects of commuting can no longer be ignored.
Commuting emissions alone often account for as much as half a company’s total carbon output, and investors and regulators increasingly expect ESG plans to include steps toward better commuting programs. Greener commutes don’t just save the plane: they also represent major opportunities for companies to cut costs and increase employee happiness.
Spearheaded by Esteban, Commutifi’s technology has helped organizations globally – from growing tech companies to Fortune 500 enterprises – save up to 25x their emissions baselines while reducing costs by as much as 65%. Commutifi also works with governments and public agencies, including TransLink, UBC, and Vancity, to scale its impact.
Often, an environmental impact goes hand-in-hand with equity goals. By increasing access to clean, reliable, and affordable commuting options, Esteban says he aims to connect more individuals with the jobs, places, and people they want and need to reach.
“Transportation is at the core of how we live, how we connect, and how we work,” explains Esteban. “By bringing together more efficient and sustainable mobility, we create more equitable opportunities for millions of people.”
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