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Exhaust all the options
Offering alternatives to petrol, imposing limits on carbon emissions and providing incentives help build a green fleetWeaning executives off their petrol-hungry status symbols in favour of low-emission cars, can enhance the green credentials of organisations and result in tax and fuel savings.Generally, diesel engines belch out less carbon dioxide and ...
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Fuel hikes needn't put fleet bosses over a barrel
Persuading staff to be more frugal and introducing greener and cheaper alternatives to petrol can help control fuel costsWith the price of crude oil breaking the milestone of $100 per barrel at the beginning of January, cutting fuel consumption has never been a more pressing issue for fleet managers. The ...
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Counting emissions is like counting calories
A green fleet audit entails reviewing driver behaviour, vehicle choice, fuel use and carbon footprint in a bid to cut emissionsLike going on any diet, cutting a fleet's carbon emissions is a long process, requiring sustained effort and unwavering determination.The first step to scaling back carbon emissions is carrying out ...
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New wave alchemists turn green into gold
There's a serious financial case for adopting a green fleet strategy, and as journeys diminish cash savings pile upEverybody knows that cutting carbon emissions is good for the planet. Figures from the Met Office show that the last five years have been the warmest on record in the UK, a ...
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Fuel social responsibility
If organisations are to reduce their carbon footprint, then running a fleet efficiently needs embedding in corporate cultureGreen fleet management is one of the biggest issues facing employers today. Britain's company cars spew out 16 million tonnes of carbon dioxide every year, according to the Energy Saving Trust's 2007 report ...
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A green fleet saves costs
This article is brought to you by our sponsor Alphabet.When oil briefly reached $100 a barrel in January, it served as a clear warning that carbon has not only got a footprint but also a potentially painful kick.It may be only a gas, but carbon can inflict a heavy toll ...
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How to manage a green fleet
Fuel social responsibilityNew wave alchemists turn green into goldCounting emissions is like counting caloriesFuel hikes needn't put fleet bosses over a barrelExhaust all the optionsMake a dent in bad habitsGo the distance in slugging out work detailsGet even further for lessCase Studies: Incentives to go greenSponsor's commentManaging a green fleet ...
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Cars and fleet - definition - Cash allowance
A cash allowance is an allowance paid in lieu of a company car to employees who would qualify for a company car. Allowances can be paid to employees who have to use their cars for business as well as to those who simply receive this benefit as a perk. However, ...
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Cars and fleet - definition - Affinity company car scheme
Affinity car schemes allow employers to strike a deal directly with a manufacturer or through a leasing company, and provide employees with access to cheaper prices on the purchase of new and used cars. Deals come at little cost to employers but use of cars for work should comply with ...
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Best practice from thought leaders 2008
Adapt best practice to suit own needsFacing flexFlex can be the glue that offers consistency across businessesBeing proactive on healthDriving down cost of absence with analysis of sickness dataAccounting for changeTailored modelling tools help staff get realistic about retirementBuild robust rewardDishing out reward for hitting strategic goals creates valueRisk products ...
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Green corporate image often more important than carbon and cost reductions
Almost two thirds of employers (60%) admit that their organisation's image is the main reason behind them taking a green approach to their fleet, with less than half (47%) stating that cost reduction is a motivating factor.According a survey of more than 150 businesses by fleet management company Masterlease, 70% ...
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Cars and fleet - definition - Perk driver
A perk driver is an employee who is given a company car or car allowance with no expectation that they will use their car for business. The car is simply for private use (although it can be used on business) and is a ‘perk’ of the job.
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Cars and fleet - definition - Fuel card
Fuel card act like credit cards that can only be used for fuel. Employers which provide these to company car drivers are able to use the related paperwork to track purchases, mileages and tax due.
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Cars and fleet - definition - Fleet risk assessment
An audit of all the risks affecting a company car fleet. This includes checking that drivers have valid drivers licences and regular eye tests through to driver training and reviewing whether all journeys are necessary.Full details of a risk assessment
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Cars and fleet - definition - Company car tax
Company car drivers have to pay benefits tax based on the new list price of their car and its carbon dioxide emissions. Some employees prefer to receive a cash allowance in lieu of a company car. They are then liable for NI and income tax on this amount instead.
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Cars and fleet - definition - Company car
A company car is a car provided to an employee as part of their reward package. In most cases company cars are provided because the employee needs it in order to carry out their job. In some cases, a car is provided as a perk of the job for private ...
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Two-thirds of private cars found to be unsafe
Two-thirds of private vehicles driven on employer business are not safe, according to the Vehicle monitor survey conducted by fleet management firm Total Motion. Some 5,734 company and privately-owned vehicles used for business were inspected last year and nine-out-of-ten (91%) of the drivers admitted to failing to make basic vehicle ...
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Education is the key to curbing driver health and safety issues
Food firm Cadbury Schweppes believes that by educating drivers in health and safety matters can be a win-win situation for both staff and the organisationAt a time when grey fleet, where drivers use their own cars for work, and environmental issues are at the forefront of every fleet manager's agenda, ...
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Tailored funding strategies
This article is brought to you by our sponsor Alphabet.Richard Schooling, chief operating officer at Alphabet, suggests employers demand bespoke solutions from vehicle suppliers that meet clear objectives around funding and risk managementFleets face a cocktail of difficult challenges over the next 12 months but there are several key areas ...
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Truck-Lite and Surfachem outsource fleet management
Truck-Lite and Surfachem have outsourced fleet management to Zenith Vehicle Contracts.Truck-Lite, a truck light manufacturer, signed a deal which includes accident management and involves the sale and leaseback of more than 60 vehicles. The vehicles will be provided under contract hire.Surfachem, a supplier of chemicals for use in the personal ...