Powering Sustainable Workplaces:Optum’s EV Charging Transformation
Powering Sustainable Workplaces: Optum’s EV Charging Transformation
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Optum
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The Challenge
Pioneering workplace decarbonization in healthcare
For Optum, the road to sustainability is not just about offsetting emissions—it’s about transforming the very environments in which its employees work, live, and thrive.
As one of the world’s foremost healthcare services and technology providers, Optum recognized that true environmental leadership would demand tangible, scalable action. In India—home to some of its most critical campuses—the company began facing a fundamental question: How could it enable greener commutes for thousands of employees while aligning with its global ESG goals?
With a growing employee base across Hyderabad, Chennai, Noida, and Gurgaon, Optum saw a clear opportunity: integrate EV charging infrastructure directly into its campuses to reduce Scope 2 emissions, support the shift to electric mobility, and align with evolving government mandates
By empowering employees to transition to EVs through accessible workplace charging, Optum sought not just to reduce its carbon footprint—but to lead by example across the healthcare sector.
The Solution
Transforming infrastructure, behavior, and sustainability systems—together
To bring this vision to life, Optum engaged Bolt.Earth, India’s largest EV charging network, to design and deploy an intelligent, integrated charging solution tailored to enterprise-scale needs.
Site-level precision, enterprise-level strategy
Every location brought unique challenges—urban density, legacy electrical systems, varied parking layouts. The Bolt.Earth team spent the first week conducting site assessments, mapping load feasibility, and identifying optimal installation zones. What followed was a 14-day sprint of electrical upgrades, compliance checks, and permit navigation—preparing each campus for high-performance charging with zero operational disruption.
Accelerated execution, zero disruption
Within the next two weeks, Bolt.Earth deployed 157 Smart socket (3.3kW) chargers. The chargers were fully embedded within Optum’s property management systems—ensuring end-to-end visibility, real-time energy tracking, and seamless integration with on-campus infrastructure. Installations were completed without disrupting daily operations.
Designed for exclusivity and insight
To ensure security and user clarity, all charging stations were marked as “Restricted Access” within the Bolt.Earth app and Google Maps—ensuring exclusive access for Optum employees. A centralized dashboard provided real-time data on charger usage, energy consumption, and carbon savings—offering both operational transparency and executive-level insight.
Behavioral adoption by design
Bolt.Earth delivered targeted training sessions to employees and facility managers—equipping them with the knowledge to confidently use the system and integrate EVs into their daily commute.
The Impact
Delivering environmental, operational, and cultural returns
Optum’s EV charging initiative has catalyzed transformation on multiple fronts—reinforcing the company’s sustainability commitments while enhancing the employee experience and preparing for long-term electrification at scale.
A measurable step toward net-zero
The chargers now facilitate daily EV usage across four major campuses—cutting tailpipe emissions, reducing reliance on fossil fuels, and delivering quantifiable reductions in corporate carbon output. These outcomes directly support Optum’s broader ESG goals and contribute to national climate objectives.
Empowered, future-ready workforce
With convenient access to workplace charging, employees are more inclined to adopt EVs—benefiting from lower commuting costs, simplified charging routines, and potential government incentives. The result: increased EV adoption with minimal friction.
Built-in resilience and scalability
The solution is engineered for durability. Bolt.Earth’s preventive maintenance programs, coupled with a one-year complimentary service package, ensure high charger uptime. The centralized CMS enables proactive issue resolution and lays the groundwork for future expansion—across campuses, geographies, or charging formats.
Optum’s collaboration with Bolt.Earth reflects more than operational success—it demonstrates how leading organizations can convert sustainability ambitions into enduring, systems-level change.
This is ESG execution—deliberate, data-driven, and designed to scale.
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