The OTE Group is moving forward in the creation of a strong fleet of electric vehicles, through the gradual replacement of conventional vehicles with new purely electric ones. The fleet transformation plan extends to 2028, where electric vehicle penetration is expected to exceed 90% of all vehicles.

By early 2025 the fleet transformation includes a total of 828 new vehicles for technicians of COSMOTE Technical Services, which together with the existing ones, correspond to approximately 30% of a total of 2,963 vehicles.

This move brings OTE Group one step closer to the goal of zero carbon footprint from emissions from its activities by 2025 and from the entire value chain by 2040.

Aiming at more energy-efficient driving of new vehicles, but also at safer driving behavior, OTE Group enables COSMOTE Technical Services technicians to attend training seminars on efficient and safe driving.

Mr. Babis Mazarakis, Chief Financial Officer of OTE Group, said: “The creation of a strong fleet of purely electric vehicles is a milestone in our commitment to sustainable development and a zero carbon footprint by 2040. By investing in modern vehicles along with the necessary their infrastructures, but also the continuous training of our drivers, we ensure not only the efficient energy use of vehicles, but and accelerating the transition to a greener future’.

Saving 2,400t in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions per year

By replacing the fleet of company vehicles, as well as by creating an extensive nationwide corporate charging network, the OTE Group contributes in practice to the reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, within the framework of its Sustainable Development strategy, which is fully aligned with that of the Telekom Group.

The savings in carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from replacing conventional vehicles is estimated to exceed 2,400t per year, which corresponds to emissions from the electricity consumption of 1,500 households.