A Clearer Future Conference 17 th September, 2009 Chris Douglas Transport and Travel Research Ltd

Introduction to the Scheme Explain Origins and Development Aims and Objectives Scheme Progress to Date ECO Stars

FREE Membership Scheme Recognition to operators for existing best practice in: » Fleet Composition » Operational Management Encourage use of further efficiency measures Reduce fuel consumption – meaning reduced vehicle emissions and improved air quality ECO Stars – Introduction

Funded by the 4 South Yorkshire Authorities Impact of Transport on Local AQ ever greater Engage, reward and encourage Fleet Operators Development from August 2008 Launch 20 th January 2009 ECO Stars – Origins and Development

ECO Stars – Target Audiences Fleet operators of light and heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches All sizes of operators and sectors Based in and operating within South Yorkshire Other local businesses

ECO Stars – Key Messages Operational efficiency = financial savings (and improved environmental performance) Effective fuel management is the foundation for success Signing up to the scheme can raise profile and highlight efficiency credentials

ECO Stars – How it works 5 Star Recognition for individual vehicles – Euro engine standard, type of fuel used, exhaust after-treatment – plus ‘booster’ stars for in-cab technology 5 Star Recognition for overall operation – Proportion of fleet achieving minimum star ratings – Evidence of fuel management process, driver skills development, vehicle specification, use of supporting systems and performance monitoring

ECO Stars – Recognition Benefits Star rating Certificate for overall operation 5* Award Plaque Individual star rating decals for vehicles ‘Road map’ for improved operational efficiency Advice from operational efficiency specialists Guidance to progress to higher star ratings

ECO Stars – First Member Progress Launched Jan 20 Clipper Logistics Entered as a 4 Star Member Received Road map Implemented suggested actions Recently awarded 5 Stars

ECO Stars – Progress to date 16 Members: – Hastings Freight, Chesterfield – Ventura Network Distribution (NEXT Retail) – 5* Operator – Cranleigh Freight Services, Surrey – Barnsley MBC – Berneslai Homes – 5* Operator – Sheffield City Council – Stagecoach – Polestar/Bedfords Transport – 5* Operator – Archbold Logistics – 5* Operator More than 3,500 vehicles specified

ECO Stars – Next Steps Continue to grow membership Continue to support existing members Reward/recognition for cleaner fleets Reward/recognition for best practice in operational management Evaluate reductions in fuel consumption and impact on: » Operational Efficiency (financial) » Environmental Performance Develop case studies to promote best practice

ECO Stars - Contact For more details and to register interest: Call and quote ‘ECO Stars’