SAP Labs India: A Pioneer in Transitioning to Electric Vehicles

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SAP is advancing its commitment to sustainability through a range of initiatives focused on electric vehicles (EVs). Launched in 2011, the Green Car policy offers subsidies for employees purchasing EVs, supported by charging stations at their Bengaluru campus. By 2022, 95% of cabs used for employee shifts were electric, with a goal of achieving a 95% green commute by the end of 2023. Currently, the campus hosts 65 charging stations and has introduced a self-driving electric vehicle for internal services. SAP Labs India also collaborates with Yulu for first- and last-mile connectivity and partnered with Ather Energy to promote EV use among its employees. The SAP E-Mobility solution aims to facilitate the transition to sustainable electric mobility, reflecting SAP's commitment to decarbonizing the transport sector.

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• 95% of employee cabs used were electric vehicles by 2022.
• SAP aims for a 95% green commute by end of 2023.
• 65 EV charging stations installed at the Bengaluru campus.
• Partnership with Yulu enhances sustainable transportation options.
• Collaboration with Ather Energy promotes awareness of EVs among employees.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / April 14, 2023 / SAP

According to IEA's Net Zero by 2050 report, transport accounts for one-fifth of the world's carbon emissions and is expected to increase roughly 20% by 2050. With transport accounting for a significant amount of carbon emissions, it is high time to switch to sustainable modes of transport such as electric vehicles (EVs).

A decade ago, when electric vehicles were still a buzzword in the market, SAP Labs India launched a Green Car policy. Launched in 2011, the policy offered a subsidy for employees purchasing electric vehicles. Employees were provided charging stations across the Bengaluru campus along with convenient parking spaces.

In 2014, SAP Labs India took the first major step in implementing the use of EVs by transitioning to electric-powered cabs for employees working in shifts. In 2022, 95% of the fleet used for employees working on shifts were electric vehicles. Approximately 4,000 employees use the shift shuttle services every month. "The goal is to transition to a 95% green commute by the end of 2023. This includes using both electric vehicles and vehicles running on compressed natural gas (CNG) for all modes of transport provided across all lines of businesses in all SAP Labs India entities," said Sudhakar Reddy, head of Intelligent Operations at SAP Labs India.

Today, the SAP Labs India Bengaluru campus houses 65 EV charging stations. In addition to powering the in-house cabs, these slow, medium, and fast chargers also encourage employees to make responsible choices and thereby help create a cleaner environment. SAP Labs India also purchased a new self-driving electric vehicle with official sustainability branding for all internal cab services, including cabs for guests and expats.

In addition to the above initiatives, SAP Labs India has partnered with Yulu, a micro-mobility solution that provides sustainable first- and last-mile connectivity for SAP employees who rely on public transportation. Ather Energy, a leading Indian electric vehicle manufacturer and SAP customer, provides additional discounts to employees of SAP Labs India. SAP Labs India worked with Ather Energy on a three-day drive at the Bengaluru campus where employees got first-hand experience test driving electric scooters. The initiative aimed to spread awareness among SAP employees about the use of electric vehicles. Ather will be conducting this drive across other SAP Labs India campuses as well.

In February, the Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz visited the SAP Labs India Bengaluru campus. During the visit, the chancellor experienced demonstrations across various fields such as digitalization, sustainability, digital supply chain, and e-mobility. An engaging, live, end-to-end demo of the SAP E-Mobility solution was also presented to the delegates.

SAP E-Mobility can enable companies and governments to manage charging infrastructure networks to drive the transition to sustainable electric mobility. Srinivasa Raghavachar, senior director and head of Automotive Industry Cloud Product Management at SAP Labs India, said, "We firmly believe that our solution plays a vital role in decarbonizing the transport sector and creating a cleaner and more sustainable future for everyone."

The electric vehicle revolution will have an overall positive influence on our society. Embracing this revolution will not only help us mitigate the current environmental crisis but will also stimulate future-focused technological innovations.

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FAQ

What are SAP's initiatives for electric vehicles?

SAP has implemented a Green Car policy, offers subsidies for EV purchases, and has transitioned to 95% electric cabs by 2022.

How many EV charging stations does SAP have?

SAP's Bengaluru campus houses 65 EV charging stations.

What is the goal of SAP's green commute initiative?

The goal is to achieve a 95% green commute by the end of 2023, utilizing electric and CNG vehicles.

How does SAP promote sustainable transport among employees?

SAP collaborates with Yulu for micro-mobility solutions and Ather Energy for employee awareness on electric scooters.

What is SAP E-Mobility?

SAP E-Mobility is a solution designed to manage charging infrastructure networks to support sustainable electric mobility transitions.