Globe Telecom Inc. is launching a substantial effort to reduce its operational carbon footprint by transitioning nearly 500 vehicles in its fleet to hybrid electric (HEV) or fully electric models by 2028.
The Ayala-led telco has partnered with AC Mobility to roll out the first 20 HEVs for its field sales service vehicles (FSSVs) by the end of 2025.
The decarbonization roadmap positions Globe as one of the Philippines’ first major companies to make such a significant commitment to fleet electrification. The shift is expected to avoid an estimated 5 million kilograms of carbon emissions equivalent over the vehicles’ estimated five-year useful life and generate at least P100 million in fuel savings.
It goes beyond compliance with the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act (EVIDA). Globe’s EV roadmap sets clear targets: at least 20 HEVs by 2025, 200 units by 2026 and 300 more by 2028, with expansion planned from Luzon and Visayas to Mindanao as charging infrastructure develops.
The initial deployment will serve Globe’s B2B Sales and Customer Management teams, with future phases extending to network operations groups.
“Hybrid EVs are not just more efficient to operate and maintain they also allow us to significantly reduce our carbon footprint,” said Globe president and chief executive Carl Cruz.
“This roadmap is a powerful example of how a strong business strategy can go hand in hand with environmental responsibility. With partners like AC Mobility and BPI Tokyo Century by our side we are showing that meaningful change is possible,” he said.
AC Mobility chief executive Jaime Alfonso Antonio Zobel de Ayala said the partnership represents leadership in action. “Globe’s decision to electrify its fleet is not just a purchase it is a powerful statement of leadership. This is what action looks like, not waiting for the future, but ushering it in today. At AC Mobility, we are committed to enabling this transition with BYD vehicles, charging networks, and digital platforms that make sustainability practical, scalable and accessible,” he said.
BPI Tokyo Century Rental Corp. President Satoshi Matsuo highlighted the financing aspect. “We are proud to stand alongside Globe and AC Mobility in this important milestone. Financing plays a key role in accelerating the adoption of electrified vehicles. By making sustainable fleet options accessible and practical, we can help companies like Globe achieve their environmental goals while strengthening operational efficiency,” he said.
