Road transport is one of the largest contributors to the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions, amounting to around 22%. Fleets will need to make big changes to both their vehicles and operations to reach net zero.
We can give you expert decarbonisation advice for your fleet and operation, helping you to reduce energy use and emissions. We can provide a detailed analysis of your fleet, with solutions to tackle any barriers, and recommendations for the changes needed, including the viability of fleet electrification. We work with public and private sector organisations.
Fill in the form below and we’ll get in touch to discuss how we can help. We’ll then follow up with a proposal and no-obligation quote for your operation, budget and timescales.
What support do we offer?
Every fleet’s journey to decarbonisation is different. You can pick and choose exactly what support your fleet needs. We offer any combination of the services below or, if you need something else, let us know.
Fleet carbon and pollutant footprinting
Fleet data collection quality assessment, identifying potential improvements
Review of fleet practices
Identifying potential efficiency improvements in your vehicle specifications and operations
The optimal zero emission technology to use for your vehicles
The operational suitability of electrifying your vehicles, looking at energy consumption, usage, battery size, and charging requirements
Vehicle electrification cost forecasting on a total cost of ownership basis
Replacement strategy for your fleet
Heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and freight specific consultancy support
Analysis of the energy use and power requirements at your vehicle base locations, for a fully electrified fleet
Specifying the optimal electric vehicle charging infrastructure for your vehicles, including charger sizing and charging plans
Assessment of the energy and power capacity available at your vehicle base locations, to identify suitability for fleet electrification, strategies to increase available energy, and where energy supply upgrades are needed
Analysis of energy use, emissions, and cost of current grey fleet vehicles
Strategies for reducing grey fleet mileage
Introducing alternative forms of transport
Alternative road transport to staff using private vehicles
An introduction to electric vehicles and decarbonisation
Helping fleets to understand their data and how to best use it
Increasing awareness around new vehicles and infrastructure
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Energy Saving Trust is an independent organisation dedicated to promoting energy efficiency, low carbon transport and sustainable energy use. We aim to address the climate emergency and deliver the wider benefits of clean energy as the UK transitions to net zero. We empower householders to make better choices, deliver transformative programmes for governments and support businesses with strategy, research and assurance – enabling everyone to play their part in building a sustainable future.
We have nearly 20 years of experience delivering fleet advice and consultancy to local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations, emergency service fleets, charities and government departments.
Last updated: 21 November 2023
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