Comodule is the Environment-Friendly Company of the Year
Comodule was awarded as the Environment-Friendly Company of the Year by the Estonian Ministry of the Environment. We’re especially happy that it wasn’t just the jury that recognized our efforts, Comodule was also the public voting favorite. We’ll give you an overview of what exactly the company does to make a positive impact on the environment.
A vision of a better world
Comodule is built on the vision of its founders to create real environmental change through empowering micromobility and to fight back to the frequent greenwashing - this has put sustainability at the core of everything we do. This mentality is carried on by the whole team. As we believe that everything starts with the right people, Comodule hires like-minded team players who want to make the world a better place to live.
“It’s very rewarding to see that our efforts have been noticed. There are not many ways environmental impact can be measured and even if it is, it won’t get you to business TOP10 lists. Focusing on sustainability might not reflect in revenue or profits, instead, it makes you feel good. It means you live without compromises, it unites the team and it gives our work meaning. Life is too short not to care about what you do.” says Kristjan Maruste, CEO and Founder of Comodule.
Fixing the mobility problem
Comodule aims to reduce the pollution caused by the excessive use of private cars. By connecting e-bikes and e-scooters to the internet, we help to make micromobility smarter and safer, essentially making it an attractive alternative to cars.
The IoT connectivity solution we provide to e-bike manufacturers and sharing fleet operators enables riders to enjoy digital features such as controlling e-bike’s settings, using map navigations, tracking rides, and locating their vehicle via a smartphone. Thanks to the integrated IoT solution, e-bike and e-scooter systems are able to receive over-the-air (OTA) updates from thousands of kilometers away in a matter of minutes – minimizing transport pollution and saving time on vehicle maintenance.
E-scooter built with sustainability in mind
While cities all across the globe are adopting more sustainable commuting habits, there’s still a long way to go in developing electric vehicles that are more durable and sustainably built. The average lifespan of e-scooters is around 3 years, to change this, we took the matter into our own hands and designed an e-scooter ourselves. Comodule now manufactures the world's most environmentally friendly and safe electric scooters. The suppliers we work with and the materials used in production are carefully chosen. Around 42% of the input materials are recycled and 90% of the materials can be recycled at the end of the scooter’s lifetime. The innovative battery technology along with the modular and durable design has helped to create an e-scooter with a lifespan of up to 10 years. This is more than double the lifespan of other e-scooters currently on the market.
Taking control over the production process
Comodule is one of the few companies in the micromobility sector that has its own production in Europe. The IoT modules and e-scooters are manufactured in our Tallinn factory which runs fully on renewable energy. Having full control over production processes enables us to meet the quality standards we have set ourselves and is more environmentally friendly as we can make sure that waste and resource consumption is minimized. We want our products to fix the problem, not generate more of them.
To bring more transparency to our customers and partners, we are using ISO standards. In addition to ISO 9001 which has been implemented for many years, last year Comodule also implemented ISO 45001, occupational health and safety management, and ISO 14001, environmental management system. These standards bring more structure to our work and help lift the company to a new level.
Leading by example
Even though a lot has been done already, Comodule’s team continues to look for ways to reduce our footprint even more. The Environmental-Friendly Company of the Year award gave us a confidence boost that we are on the right track and we hope to set a good example for other companies.
