Uber Technologies has reached an all-time stock high of about $98.85 on September 16, signaling strong investor confidence in the company’s growth strategy. In the last year, Uber’s share price rose by over 70%. This growth was driven by higher demand for ride-hailing, delivery expansion, and more people using its premium services. 

Revenue has expanded by nearly 18% year over year, reflecting Uber’s ability to scale across different business lines. The company now has over 150 million monthly active users worldwide, underscoring its scale and reach.

The latest announcement linking Uber with Blade Air Mobility through Joby Aviation has added momentum. Investors see this as more than a transportation deal—it’s a sign that Uber is serious about entering the next wave of mobility innovation.

From Street to Sky: Uber’s Boldest Move Yet

Joby Aviation, a leader in eVTOL (electric vertical take-off and landing) aircraft, bought Blade’s passenger business for up to $125 million. Blade is well known for its helicopter and seaplane operations, which carried over 50,000 passengers in 2024. Its flights connect key urban markets, including New York, the Hamptons, and Southern Europe.

By 2026, Uber users will be able to book Blade flights directly through the Uber app. This means a customer in Manhattan could book a ride to the airport and seamlessly add a helicopter leg through Blade, all within the same app. 

Joby aims to replace Blade’s helicopters with eVTOL aircraft. These new planes will be quieter and produce fewer emissions. This change supports climate goals.

This integration makes Uber one of the first big ride-hailing companies to add air mobility to its platform. Joby gains instant access to Uber’s huge global customer base. Meanwhile, Blade enjoys greater reach and operational scale.

Why Investors Are Flying High on Uber

The deal comes at a time when Urban Air Mobility (UAM) is emerging as a high-growth sector. The global UAM market was about $5.4 billion in 2023. It is set to grow over 30% each year, reaching around $30 billion by 2030.

For Uber, this move opens up access to a premium segment with much higher average fares than traditional car rides. Short flights from airports to city centers can cost hundreds of dollars each trip. This leads to higher revenue per passenger.

For Joby, pairing with Uber lowers customer acquisition costs and speeds up market acceptance of its eVTOL technology.

Investor enthusiasm reflects these possibilities. Uber’s new all-time high signals that markets see the company as more than a ride-hailing and food delivery platform. It is now viewed as a diversified mobility company preparing for future transportation needs.

The Race for Urban Air Supremacy

Urban air mobility is drawing heavy interest from startups and established aerospace players alike. Archer Aviation, Lilium, and Vertical Aerospace are all working on eVTOL aircraft. Boeing and Airbus are also monitoring the space, given their long history in aviation.

Joby has a clear edge. It was one of the first to secure key approvals from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). It also signed contracts with the U.S. Air Force worth over $100 million, giving it valuable testing and revenue. Acquiring Blade’s passenger business provides immediate infrastructure, like lounges and landing sites. Many competitors don’t have these.

By combining this with Uber’s app integration, Joby has a unique first-mover advantage. Customers can still use helicopters and seaplanes today. They can then switch to eVTOL flights when certification is done. This hybrid model provides revenue now and builds customer trust for the future.

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Flying Cleaner: Uber’s ESG Takeoff

Uber seeks to grow its mobility services, including air travel, in a way that supports climate goals. The air mobility deal aligns with Uber’s sustainability targets and its efforts to reduce emissions.

Uber has committed to becoming a zero-emission mobility platform globally by 2040. This includes rides, deliveries, and using public transit or micromobility (like bikes and scooters).

It also aims that by 2030, 100% of rides in the U.S., Canada, and Europe will be zero-emission. Here are Uber’s recent progress highlights:

• As of Q1 2025, Uber has more than 230,000 active zero-emission (ZEV) drivers globally. That is over 60% more than in the same period a year ago.
• In that same quarter, drivers using ZEVs completed over 105 million emission-free trips globally, more than 60% more than a year earlier.
• In many European cities (like London, Amsterdam), over one in every three miles traveled on Uber is now electric.
• Uber has committed $800 million through 2025 to support drivers switching to EVs. By the end of 2023, it had already allocated $439 million.

By adding air mobility with Joby’s eVTOLs, Uber can cut emissions per trip by 50% to 80% compared to helicopters. This helps Uber move closer to its net-zero goals.

Market Outlook for Urban Air Mobility

The long-term outlook for UAM is strong, driven by several trends, including:

• Urban Congestion: Cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Tokyo face heavy traffic. Short flights save time and reduce road emissions.
• Technology: Advances in battery density are extending eVTOL range to 150+ miles.
• Policy Support: Governments are backing clean aviation, with the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration and European Union Aviation Safety Agency both advancing certification frameworks.
• Funding: Billions in private and public capital are flowing into advanced air mobility. For example, Archer Aviation secured $1.1 billion in funding from Stellantis and the U.S. Air Force.

If Joby and Uber succeed, they could set the standard for how urban air mobility integrates with everyday transportation. Analysts predict that by the early 2030s, millions of passengers may fly on eVTOL aircraft each year. This growth will be backed by networks of vertiports in major cities. 

McKinsey & Company reported that by 2030, top companies in advanced air mobility (AAM) may run fleets larger than today’s biggest airlines. Their aircraft will carry one to six passengers, plus a pilot, on short trips averaging about 18 minutes.

Skybound Future of Mobility

The partnership between Joby Aviation, Blade Air Mobility, and Uber represents a major step forward in the future of transportation. Uber’s stock hitting a record high highlights the excitement around this deal and the opportunities it creates. 

Adding air mobility to the Uber app boosts the platform. It draws in high-value customers and prepares Uber for the future of travel.

For Joby, the integration accelerates the rollout of its eVTOL technology by pairing it with Blade’s infrastructure and Uber’s global reach. While challenges remain—especially around regulation, infrastructure, and cost—the momentum is clear. Urban air mobility is no longer just a futuristic idea; it is on the verge of becoming part of everyday travel.

With strong investor support, expanding customer demand, and groundbreaking partnerships, Uber, Joby, and Blade are helping to redefine what it means to move through cities.

• READ MORE: Uber Accelerates Robotaxi Ambitions With Baidu and Lucid Partnerships

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Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) continues to set new benchmarks in both market performance and environmental responsibility. Recently, the company’s stock (TSM) hit a record-high closing price of NT$1,280, pushing Taiwan’s main stock index to an all-time peak.

Investors responded positively, betting on U.S. Federal Reserve rate cuts and rising demand for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. But behind the market excitement lies a deeper story. TSMC’s leadership in semiconductor manufacturing and its bold climate action strategy are driving long-term value for shareholders and the planet.

Why Investors Are Bullish on TSMC (TSM Stock)

In the second quarter of 2025, the fab giant expanded its global foundry market share to 38%, up from 31% a year earlier. This jump signals how effectively the company is capturing opportunities in advanced chipmaking.

Counterpoint Research reports that TSMC accounted for nearly three-quarters of the revenue growth in the fast-growing “foundry 2.0” market. This segment, which focuses on next-generation semiconductor production, grew by 19% year-over-year.

The company’s rapid 3nm process ramp-up, along with high utilization of its 4nm and 5nm nodes for AI-related chips, positions it at the forefront of innovation.

Furthermore, MediaTek’s announcement that its next flagship chip will use TSMC’s 2nm process underscores the company’s industry leadership. Investors recognize that TSMC’s advanced technologies are critical to powering AI, 5G, and cloud computing.

AI-Driven Growth Fuels Future Prospects

The much-hyped semiconductor demand is soaring as companies deploy AI chips in data centers, autonomous vehicles, and edge devices. As per reports, its flagship CoWoS (Chip-on-Wafer-on-Substrate) packaging capacity is expected to reach between 65,000 and 75,000 wafers per month by the end of 2025, with further expansion to about 100,000 units by 2026.

This capacity expansion gives TSMC a competitive edge, ensuring it remains the supplier of choice for high-performance AI chips.

The entire supply chain benefits from this growth. Additionally, Advanced Semiconductor Engineering (ASE), a key player in outsourced assembly and test services, saw an 11% increase in revenue. Thus, rising demand for sophisticated packaging solutions confirms that AI-driven expansion is reshaping the industry.

TSMC’s Strong Financials Support Long-Term Investment Confidence

Investors are drawn to TSMC’s resilience. In August 2025, the company’s revenue hit NT$335.77 billion—up 3.9% from the previous month and 33.8% from August 2024. Year-to-date revenue through August reached NT$2,431.98 billion, marking a 37.1% increase compared to 2024.

This growth reinforces TSMC’s reputation as a stable, high-performing investment. The company’s diverse client base, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and strategic expansion into AI markets strengthen its long-term outlook.

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Climate Action: A Competitive Edge for Investors

While growth captures headlines, TSMC’s commitment to sustainability builds deeper trust with investors and stakeholders. The semiconductor industry is energy-intensive, and responsible climate action is now a key differentiator.

• In 2024, TSMC’s total greenhouse gas emissions reached 21 million metric tons of CO₂ equivalent.
• Electricity usage (Scope 2) caused 52% of TSMC’s emissions, while its supply chain (Scope 3) contributed 39%, and direct processes (Scope 1) accounted for 9%.

Emissions increased by 8% compared to the previous year, and emissions per product unit rose by 19%. While the company missed its reduction targets, it swiftly accelerated its efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce its carbon footprint.

Key Climate Initiatives Driving Impact

Last year, the company installed or upgraded more than 3,400 scrubbers at manufacturing sites, cutting 390,000 metric tons of direct emissions.

It added nine new green factories certified by LEED Gold or higher, bringing its total to 51 eco-certified facilities. These buildings use energy-saving designs and materials that enhance operational efficiency.

Recognizing that reducing supply chain emissions is essential, TSMC introduced its “Supply Chain Carbon Reduction Action Strategy.” This framework focuses on performance tracking, supplier support, motivation incentives, and collaborative innovation, encouraging suppliers to adopt low-carbon practices.

Renewable Energy Drives TSMC’s Climate Action

Renewable energy leads TSMC’s climate roadmap. In 2024, its Taiwan fabs used 1,450 GWh of renewable power. Meanwhile, its global offices ran entirely on renewable electricity, and all CO₂ emissions from overseas sites were fully offset. As a result, TSMC has achieved net-zero electricity-related emissions for seven straight years.

Looking ahead, the company aims to source 40% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. It also fast-tracked its goal to reach 100% renewable energy by 2040—ten years earlier than planned.

Through initiatives like roof-mounted solar panels and maximizing renewable installations, TSMC boosted its renewable energy use to 3,610 GWh in 2024. By year’s end, it secured 4.4 GW of renewable energy contracts, cutting an estimated 5.23 million metric tons of CO₂ emissions annually.

Bringing Bees Back: How TSMC’s Green Efforts Revived Local Ecosystems

The company’s environmental initiatives have restored ecosystems around its manufacturing sites, resulting in unexpected benefits for biodiversity. After reintroducing plant species suitable for pollinators, bees naturally returned to areas near TSMC’s fabs.

Recent reports say that the company partnered with local beekeepers and Taiwan’s Tunghai University to produce “Ji Mi,” a branded honey cultivated in and around its factories. The project not only supports pollinators but also creates new community livelihoods.

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“Partnerships the way to scale of the African carbon market”

One Carbon World (OCW) will be the official climate impact partner of the upcoming Carbon Markets Africa Summit (CMAS) taking place in Johannesburg from 22 to 23 October.

OCW is a not-for-profit dedicated to helping organisations reduce their carbon footprint and achieve recognised standards such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). They provide tailored guidance to clients and advocate for putting high-quality data in front of decision-makers.

Carbon Markets Africa Summit will gather the continent’s entire carbon markets value chain, from successful early carbon market movers, climate-finance-ready projects, and regulatory bodies to global institutional development organisations and investors. 

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Measuring CMAS carbon footprint

“We are very, very proud to be working with the VUKA group as their climate impact partner for the CMAS Summit,” says Madeleine Garlick, One Carbon World Africa Director. “We will be measuring the carbon footprint of the CMAS Summit. VUKA believes in leading by example, which includes setting high standards for themselves.”

She adds:

“Our partnership, we hope, will enable VUKA to gather huge amounts of data to understand the impacts of their summits. By working together, we hope to be able to track year-on-year improvements. It is a journey. And we think that this is a really, powerful move by an organisation who are not only hosting the critical green conversations that we need about Africa’s future, but are also leading the way by walking the walk themselves.”

Monitoring, reporting and verification

One Carbon World recently began to expand its work into nature-based solutions projects in the carbon market. Garlick explains:

“This is very much in response to what our customers have been asking for, which is high integrity carbon credits to support their low carbon journey. We particularly support our customers and clients and projects through the MRV process (monitoring, reporting and verification) to ensure that their process and activities are of high integrity and comply with all the relevant data and global verification requirements. Ultimately, we believe that carbon markets are a key part of the climate journey for a number of organisations.”

Partnerships key to scale African carbon markets

According to Madeleine Garlick, One Carbon World’s key message at CMAS will be that:

“African stakeholders and innovators are developing and leading the market at the moment. And the most important thing at this point in the progress and development of the African carbon market is partnership. Partnerships between businesses, partnership between project implementers to learn from each other, partnerships with communities, and finding new ways to deliver value at the grassroots level. Partnership is the way we will get scale out of the African carbon market and ensure it is delivering for everybody.”

Future of sustainable events in Africa

“We’re thrilled to accompany VUKA on the start of their journey as they take meaningful steps to measure the emissions of their inaugural Carbon Markets Africa Summit,” states Andrew Bowen, One Carbon World CEO. He continues:

“With One Carbon World’s extensive experience in footprinting the emissions from large events around the world, we know how impactful this kind of leadership can be in shaping credible sustainability conversations and global climate action. We look forward to our partnership as we work together to advance the future of sustainable events in Africa and beyond.”

[Read and watch the full interview with Madeleine Garlick, One Carbon World Africa Director here.]

VUKA Group 
Carbon Markets Africa Summit is organised by VUKA Group, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the official host organisation. 

The VUKA Group (formerly Clarion Events Africa) is a leading Cape Town-based and multi-award-winning organiser of exhibitions, conferences and digital events across the continent in the infrastructure, energy, mining, mobility, ecommerce and CX sectors. It has more than 20 years’ experience in serving the business community across Africa.

Other well-known events by The Vuka Group include Africa’s Green Economy Summit, Smarter Mobility Africa, Enlit Africa, DRC Mining Week, Nigeria Mining Week, DRC-Africa Battery Metals Forum, ECOM Africa and CEM Africa. 

Event dates and location:
Dates:
21 October: Pre-summit day
22–23 October: Summit
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa

Contact details for Carbon Markets Africa Summit: 
Project Lead: Emmanuelle Nicholls 
Cell: +27 83 447 8410  
Email: emmanuelle.nicholls@wearevuka.com  

Event website: About — Carbon Markets Africa
One Carbon World website: https://www.onecarbonworld.com 

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