The private sector can have a significant impact on sustainability; over half the cars on the road today belong to corporates. Electric vehicles (EVs) offer a major solution in cutting millions of tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year, as well as curbing transport related air and noise pollution.
The Geneva International Motor Show is always a highlight of the automotive industry’s calendar – and this year’s 88th instalment was no exception.
We have seen many companies extending the replacement cycle of their fleet, in search of cost improvements. But it always makes sense to think about what’s next in terms of the opportunities for adding more value through fleet management.
With insurance being the third biggest component of a fleet’s TCO, any changes in this area will have a substantial impact on your total fleet spend.
When it comes to choosing vehicles and setting up an OEM tender, cost reduction, driver satisfaction and a greener fleet are three main aspects on the fleet manager’s mind.
Going green isn’t a quick win but there is a lot to gain, since reducing your carbon footprint nearly always generates a cost reduction as well as environmental benefits.
There’s no denying that CO2 emissions have a negative influence on the Earth’s climate. In this context, various initiatives have been launched to reduce emissions; on a global level the Paris Climate Agreement was reached in December 2015, and in Europe there are ambitious targets aimed at achieving an 80% reduction by 2050 (compared to 1990).
