Suncorp Group has entered a new phase in its journey to net zero, with electric vehicles being added to the corporate fleet.
Transitioning the fleet from traditional petrol-powered vehicles to cleaner, greener hybrids and electric vehicles is a vital component of decarbonising Suncorp’s business operations. Reducing emissions from the fleet sits alongside renewable energy targets and energy efficiency improvements that will see Suncorp achieve net zero across its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Suncorp EGM Real Estate, Procurement & Operations Colin Harris says he is excited to see the electric vehicle rollout underway and proud of the active role Suncorp is playing in tackling climate change.
“We've been intensely focused over the past few years, not only on our fleet but also on driving down our energy consumption and sourcing renewable energy for our offices,” he said.
“We made the decision to pursue electrification of the fleet back in 2021, despite the unknowns and the supply challenges we could foresee. In Australia, there are still only limited EVs available on the market, so our planning had to start long ago.
Senior Mobile Lending Manager Craig Kelly is the first driver to be putting Suncorp’s chosen EV, a Hyundai Kona, to the test. “I feel very lucky to be given the opportunity to drive an EV; it’s a smooth and quiet ride, and it’s fantastic to see Suncorp working towards sustainability,” he said.
Over the coming months and years, more electric vehicles will be delivered to a mix of functions throughout the Group.