Fuel social responsibility
New wave alchemists turn green into gold
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Fuel hikes needn't put fleet bosses over a barrel
Exhaust all the options
Make a dent in bad habits
Go the distance in slugging out work details
Get even further for less
Case Studies: Incentives to go green
Sponsor's comment
Managing a green fleet is emerging as a key priority for employers. According to the Employee Benefits/SureFleet Fleet Research 2008, 45% of fleet managers say that the environment is taken into account in devising their fleet policies, while a further 37% say that they would like to do so.
It is certainly a goal worth pursuing as making a fleet greener not only helps cut down carbon emissions, it can also save money for employers and employees alike and deliver a positive impact on health and safety.
Corporate and driver behaviour will have to change if carbon emissions are to be cut. Employers are best advised to first conduct a green audit in order to establish the carbon footprint of the fleet, fuel consumption levels, mileage covered and the availability of green vehicles - then, bit by bit, tackle each of these factors so that carbon emissions are reduced.
There is a long way to go, as only 13% of fleet managers in the aforementioned survey have agreed a strategy to reduce their fleet's carbon footprint. However, this guide should help employers take that first step.
Amanda Wilkinson
Editor, Employee Benefits magazine
