Green Fleet Review Programme Overview Presented by: David Nicholas – Fleet Consultant

Agenda Energy Saving Trust Green Fleet Review Programme Smarter Driving Programme Motorvate Questions

The Energy Saving Trust Set up by UK Government after the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro Non-profit organisation funded by Government and private sector Head Office – St James, London Website: Aim to cut CO 2 emissions by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy

Green Fleet Review Programme General Free consultancy for fleets, funded by DfT Delivered via 6 home based consultants supported by an office based team of 6 Each consultant responsible for a geographical area. Programme can be accessed via website and telephone: business/Advice-for-organisations/Fleets-over-50-vehicles/Green-fleet- consultancy OR Organisations must have a minimum of 50 employees who drive on business Vehicles included within the scope of the review: Company/Lease cars Cash Alternative Light Commercial Vehicles up to 3.5T Grey Fleet/Casual Users

Green Fleet Review Programme Objective of a Review To measure an organisations current vehicle related carbon footprint with clear and auditable metrics. Via detailed analysis of data, construct a bespoke written review which puts forward realistic and achievable recommendations which will reduce carbon and cut costs. Typical areas analysed: –Eligibility/Allocation Policy –Business Mileage Reimbursement Policy –Driver Education –Fuel Types used –Fuel Management –Use of Technology –Mileage Management –Grey Fleet

Green Fleet Review Programme Typical Process Meeting/Discussion with key stakeholders covering areas such as: –Purpose of Fleet –Current Policies –Available Data –Application Process –Timescales Application and Data Received Timescale for Review Provided Review Written and Forwarded Post Review Meeting/Presentation Identification of areas where assistance may be required

Last 25 Years: Road vehicles+68% Vehicle miles+81% Passenger bus miles- 4% Walking/cycling-24% Av. mpg+26% Total CO 2 +36% Why look at fleets?

Why take an Environmental Approach? It costs money to create Carbon Dioxide –Taxation links to Carbon magnify cost –Savings are real and will improve the bottom line –Fuel Efficient, Clean and Safe are all linked –CSR raises the profile of Transport Carbon –Need to focus on Management of ALL Transport

Why should you be interested? Can assist with the requirements of NI 185 Can cut costs and carbon Can improve compliance r.e. Corporate Manslaughter/Duty of Care Environmental issues are the primary vehicle taxation drivers for the foreseable future: Graduated VED (CO 2 based) CO 2 based company car Benefit In Kind (BIK) tax Class 1A NI (12.8%) on BIK Capital allowances and rental disallowance by CO 2 (Beware of >160g/km) Fuel efficiency is directly linked to CO 2 emissions

The Green Fleet Myth It’s not all just about: LPG, CNG, Biofuels Electric Vehicles Hybrids & ‘City cars’ Hydrogen fuel cells A lot can be gained from: Working with what you have got and improving it

Data is Key Vehicle data: –Make/Model or Registration Number –Fuel Type –Vehicle Emission Figures (if known or held) Annual Business Mileage or annual fuel usage (fuel cards) Policies: –Company Car –Driver policy / handbook –Work Related Road Safety policy and related documentation –CSR Policy

Related Programmes Smarter Driving Motorvate

Smarter Driving Designed to encourage staff to drive more efficiently We bring advanced driving instructors and fully insured cars to your site Drivers given a 50 minute one to one lesson in how to drive efficiently Results to date show an average reduction in fuel consumption of 16.8% after training For a driver covering 12,000 miles per annum this equates to annual savings of £200-£250 Each instructor can train 8 drivers per day The training is available for a minimum of 24 drivers per organisation – currently no maximum Cost is subsidised by DfT, but a contribution of up to £25 + VAT is required per trainee

Motorvate General Government-backed environmental accreditation scheme run by EST. Members are recognised and rewarded for their commitment to making carbon dioxide reductions from their fleet. Success is measured through a specialised accreditation process recognising improvements via certification to affiliate, bronze, silver and gold levels. Provides access to: Consultancy support to help progress initiatives to reduce emissions. Auditing from the EST accreditation team and official recognition for progress. Support and advice including help to identify other members with similar challenges, data collection assistance and guidance on how to present the business case for environmental fleet management to key decision makers. A newsletter to find out about relevant events, policy developments etc. Annual members’ dinner and networking event. EST endorsement and collaboration to support PR opportunities and enhance environmental reputation. Environmental management systems to support requirements such as ISO14001.

Some of our Local Authority Clients: London Borough of Bexley London Borough of Islington London Borough of Camden London Borough of Enfield London Borough of Sutton Blaby District Council Colchester Borough Council Cumbria County Council Daventry District Council Eastbourne Borough Council East Devon District Council East Sussex County Council Essex County Council Fenland District Council Guildford Borough Council Hampshire County Council Horsham District Council Lewes District Council Nottingham County Council North West Leicestershire District Council Preston City Council Reading Borough Council Reigate and Banstead Borough Council Sevenoaks District Council Southampton City Council South Norfolk District Council Stroud District Council Suffolk Coastal District Council Test Valley Borough Council Woking Borough Council

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