Technology services provider, Accenture in India has introduced electric vehicles in its transportation fleet for its people across four locations—Bengaluru, Mumbai, Hyderabad and the National Capital Region. Over 200 electric vehicles are being added to the Accenture fleet in India.
Ajay Vij, Country Managing Director of Accenture in India, said, “The introduction of electric vehicles in our fleet will enable climate-smart travel options for our people in India and further our commitment towards running sustainable business operations and meeting our net zero emissions goal.”
The initiative is aligned with Accenture’s global commitment to drive tangible environmental change and run sustainable operations, including achieving net-zero emissions by the end of 2025, moving to zero waste, and planning for water risk.
As of 2022, Accenture had already achieved a renewable electricity mix of over 99 per cent in its offices and reused or recycled 100 per cent of its e-waste relating to computers and workstations in India.