The company is in the process of adding more than 100 electric vehicles (EVs), effectively doubling its existing inventory. These units will primarily support field operations such as installation, maintenance, and repair services for subscribers across Metro Manila.
At present, Converge operates more than 120 electric and hybrid vehicles, which are deployed for on-ground service and sales operations in the capital region.
Sustainability push
According to corporate sustainability officer Laurice Esteban-Tuason, the move aligns with the company’s broader commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.
Converge aims to convert at least 20 percent of its fleet, including contractor vehicles, into electric or hybrid units by 2030.
“The ongoing oil supply crisis is reinforcing the value of sustainability, particularly initiatives that reduce dependence on fossil fuels,” Esteban-Tuason said in a statement.
She added that the company has been expanding alternative energy use for its data centers while gradually electrifying service vehicles as part of its long-term emissions reduction strategy.
“At the same time, this has also become a strategic approach to managing operational risks. Given the country’s vulnerability to oil supply constraints and price shocks, diversifying our energy mix will be more beneficial, especially in terms of cost, energy efficiency, and environmental impact,” Esteban-Tuason added.
Risk strategy
Beyond environmental goals, Converge views fleet electrification as a strategic response to operational risks tied to fuel price volatility and supply disruptions.
“Diversifying our energy mix will be more beneficial, especially in terms of cost, energy efficiency, and environmental impact,” Esteban-Tuason noted.
Electric vehicles are expected to provide more stable operating expenses, shielding the company from sudden fuel price spikes driven by global market instability.
Support systems
To further promote sustainable mobility, Converge offers a car subsidy program encouraging employees to adopt hybrid or electric vehicles.
The company has also installed an EV charging station at its Pasig headquarters to support its growing fleet. Plans are underway to expand charging infrastructure across additional Metro Manila offices.---Ed: Corrie S. Narisma
