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supporting your businessto lower emissionsand fleet costsReduce your fleet’s cost and carbon emissions with our expert and impartial transport consultancy and advice services.

With funding from the Department for Transport we offer businesses and public sector organisations the opportunity to review their fleets in detail and discover where and how to reduce their environmental impact and costs.

Find a list of our services in the back of this brochure.

Visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/transport Call 020 7222 0101

On behalf of the Energy Saving Trust, thank you for attending the 2014 Fleet Hero Awards. Congratulations to all the organisations and individuals recognised for their efforts and thanks to all those who applied for an award.This year’s winners have set new standards in reducing fleet emissions. While the UK economy continues to improve, the challenge of saving fuel, reducing costs and reducing the environmental impact of transport remains. The Fleet Hero Awards showcase how good advice, innovative supply chain partners and new technology combined with courageous fleet management can deliver this triple win. Particularly impressive is how this year’s applicants used innovative technologies and measures across all ten categories and I hope their stories will inspire you to take similar actions. For organisations considering sustainable fleet management, the Energy Saving Trust is a trusted source of independent and impartial advice. We have helped hundreds of organisations understand what practical measures they can take, and our involvement in the rapidly-growing Plug in Vehicle market gives us unique insight into how new technologies can work for you.

I’d like to thank our sponsors for helping to make this event happen and giving us the opportunity to once again enjoy the magnificent setting of the Institute of Directors. I hope you had a great evening.

Best wishes,

Andrew Benfield Group Director Transport, Energy Saving Trust

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Winner: e-Connect CarsTaxi service offers lift to electric car market

e-Connect Cars’ fleet is a leading example of the benefits of going electric. From just a business plan in late 2013, the company now operates 10 Nissan LEAFs as private hire cars from their Canary Wharf base.

With potential legislative changes to London’s taxi and private hire market on the horizon, e-Connect Cars’ business model sets a precedent that others will surely follow.

What has e-Connect Cars done to win?

• Built a business case based on a 100 per cent all-electric fleet.

• Service allows many customers to experience the benefits of plug-in vehicles for the first time.

• Demonstrates to other private hire operators in London and elsewhere that an all-electric fleet is a viable proposition.

• Provision of a fast chargepoint facilitates uptake of electric vehicles by nearby businesses.

• Success shared widely in print, online, at events and conferences.

Runner-up: Fruit 4 LondonThis small London-based delivery company shows how to maximise the benefits of electric vehicles and make them integral to the success of the business.

What has Fruit 4 London achieved?

• Annual fuel cost reduced from £2,600 to as low as £215 per vehicle by switching from diesel to electric models.

• Estimated carbon savings of over four tonnes per vehicle each year.

• Drivers regularly achieve close to NEDC-quoted range, even when starting with a fully loaded van.

• Achievements disseminated at high profile events such as Cenex LCV.

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Winner: West Yorkshire PoliceJudges detect evidence of best practice fleet management

Reducing fleet carbon emissions is a challenge, but doing so in an unpredictable operating environment where speed is often of the essence is particularly demanding. West Yorkshire Police refuse to be deterred.

Achieving Motorvate Gold Level status in 2014 is a testament to West Yorkshire Police’s dedication to reducing fleet carbon emissions. Their approach is an example to other organisations operating in similar settings.

What has West Yorkshire Police done to win?

• Saved over £200,000 in fuel over two years from a reduction in mileage.

• Acquired and deployed low carbon vehicles.• Implemented driver training backed up with telematics

to monitor and improve individual vehicle and driver fuel efficiency.

• Reduced vehicle usage through car sharing and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Runner-up: Wiltshire CouncilThis local authority impressed the judges with the wide range of measures implemented to support home workers, including online meeting technology and provision of an effective mechanism for booking public transport and car sharing.

What has Wiltshire Council achieved?

• 13 ultra low and electric vehicles procured for use as pool cars.

• In-cab driver intervention for commercial vehicles, increasing MPG by 10 per cent.

• Grey fleet emissions cut by 120 tonnes through application of best practice.

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Winner: Willmott DixonBuilding on the foundations of a long-term carbon reduction strategy

Previous Fleet Hero Award winner Willmott Dixon run a highly efficient fleet, having consistently reduced the environmental impact of their transport over several years.

Starting from an already impressive baseline, an 11 per cent year on year fall in transport-related emissions is an outstanding achievement.

What has Willmott Dixon done to win?

• Green Bonus Scheme improved, with a higher sum paid to drivers who choose a car with emissions under 90g/km.

• Car sharing incentivised with reimbursement for both drivers and passengers.

• Bicycle use stimulated through the Bike4work initiative and provision of a 20 pence per mile reimbursement rate.

• Van driver league table extended to foster competition between branches.

• Innovative bespoke fleet management system deployed, leading to a 10 per cent reduction in vehicle numbers.

Runner-up: Carter SynergyThe range of actions taken to reduce emissions, along with the buy-in achieved at all levels of this company, impressed judges and secured Carter Synergy runner-up place.

What has Carter Synergy achieved?

• Senior user-choosers have adopted plug-in and hybrid vehicles.

• Employee engagement achieved through rewards for improved MPG performance.

• Exemplary data management through mileage capture and fuel purchase records.

• Company car and grey fleet policies improved to drive emissions reduction.

• Telematics, speed limiters and driver training deployed to increase efficiency.

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Winner: University of CumbriaFirst degree grey fleet management

Grey fleet mileage reduced by an impressive 36 per cent, resulting in a 16 per cent cut in emissions. Grey fleet is often overlooked, particularly as responsibility typically falls across multiple areas of an organisation. The judges were pleased to see evidence of cross-departmental cooperation, including human resources, finance and planning and facilities management. A blend of tried and tested and more innovative measures were implemented.

What has the University of Cumbria done to win?

• Travel hierarchy implemented, supported by provision of car club and daily rental vehicles.

• 200 Personal Travel Plans issued to help staff make better choices.

• Parking policy revised, successfully incentivising the use of car sharing and ultra low emission vehicles.

• Students provided with Stagecoach passes to discourage car use.

• Partnership in place with Virgin Trains to allow free first class upgrades for university staff.

Runner-up: Sussex Community NHS TrustOne million fewer grey fleet miles were driven in 2013-14 as a result of the initiatives implemented.

What has Sussex Community NHS Trust achieved?

• Travel mode hierarchy introduced, promoting tele- and video-conferencing and car sharing.

• Reduced mileage through route planning.• Electronic travel claim system set up to allow journey

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Winner: Route MonkeyOptimisation specialists plan best route for EV uptake

Route Monkey’s unique modelling, procurement and scheduling product has given numerous fleets the confidence to switch to plug-in vehicles.

In addition, Route Monkey is working with Teesside University and Urban Foresight to overcome two major barriers to electric vehicle adoption; uncertainties around battery life and vehicle resale potential. For their pioneering work to help fleets adopt plug-in technology, Route Monkey was the clear winner in this category.

What has Route Monkey done to win? Produced software that:

• determines the most efficient routes for electric vehicles and calculates the expected return on investment

• models vehicle use to ensure all vehicles are fully utilised which is crucial to maximising the benefits of plug-in technology

• plans and schedules duty cycles, taking into account available charging infrastructure.

Runner-up: ALD AutomotiveFuelMonitor is ALD’s latest addition to the award-winning ProFleet2 telematics solution. ALD’s market-leading system makes it straightforward for fleets to analyse fleet efficiency on an individual driver and vehicle basis.

What does FuelMonitor offer?

• Enables fleets to measure fuel consumption accurately and remotely in ‘real time’.

• Provides detailed re-fuelling data including litres added as well as location, time and mileage.

• Generates clear and useful reporting of metrics such as real-world carbon emissions and fuel consumption, idling, over-revving and speeding.

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Winner: NissanLEAF puts competition in the shade and eNV200 delivers fuel savings

2014 saw Nissan add the eNV200 to its electric vehicle range alongside the best-selling family hatchback LEAF. Additionally, Nissan’s involvement in technology trials means its commitment to the plug-in vehicle market extends beyond the vehicles themselves.

Nissan is leading the way on fleet engagement, with EV specialists able to provide advice and support on vehicle trials, chargepoint installation and driver training.

What has Nissan done to win?

• One of the first manufacturers to bring a rapid-charge compatible van to the UK market.

• More than 6,000 LEAF models sold nationwide.• Contributes to the development of the Electric Highway

rapid chargepoint network.• Supports My Electric Avenue, a research project to

investigate the impact of plug-in vehicles on neighbourhood electricity infrastructure.

Runner-up: Toyota and Lexus Fleet ServicesWhile sales of pure-electric vehicles comprise a small but rapidly growing niche in the UK, Toyota and Lexus are leading the way in deploying efficient hybrid cars.

Toyota has also improved the environmental sustainability of the manufacturing process, with the solar array at their Burnaston site generating enough electricity to build 7,000 cars annually.

What has Toyota and Lexus Fleet Services achieved?

• Sold over 150,000 hybrids across 13 models in the UK.• Made a range of low emission vehicles available including a

seven seat MPV, 4x4 and executive limousine.• Toyota has the lowest average carbon dioxide emissions

of any car manufacturer in Europe thanks to its hybrid technology.

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Winner: O’Donovan Waste DisposalExcess carbon emissions binned by waste management experts

O’Donovan has secured FORS Gold standard for a third successive year; an achievement that could only be matched by retaining their trophy as Commercial Vehicle Management winners at the Fleet Hero Awards. Since picking up the accolade last year, O’Donovan has made further improvements to their fleet through ongoing driver training and use of telematics.

Commitment to environmental sustainability is complemented by efforts to increase safety for vulnerable road users and O’Donovan is one of the UK’s first Construction Logistics and Cycling Safety (CLOCS) Champions.

What has O’Donovan done to win?

• Average carbon emissions per kilometre travelled reduced 14 per cent year on year.

• Significant investment made to install telematics in all 75 vehicles.

• Rigorous driver training includes NVQs, Safe and Fuel Efficient Driving and participating in O’Donovan’s bespoke Certificate of Professional Competence.

Runner-up: Center ParcsCenter Parcs had 21 electric vehicles on their fleet as early as 2007 and now operate more than 30 Renault Kangoo Z.E. vans. But their commitment to sustainable fleet management goes beyond procuring the latest clean technology.

What has Center Parcs done?

• Invested over £33,000 in driver training in the past three years.

• Trained in-house assessors to monitor their colleagues’ driving performance.

• Linked staff bonuses to carbon savings.

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Training is available through a number of national and regional driver training companies.

Visit www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/ecodriving to find your nearest ecodriving training provider.

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Winner: Park House Healthcare Eco-driving proves the best medicine for improving MPG

Park House Healthcare achieved an outstanding 22 per cent improvement in average fleet fuel consumption, through driver training supported by exemplary data collation and application.

A further 10 per cent improvement has been recorded so far in 2014. Sustaining long-term improvements after driver training is known to be a considerable challenge, making Park House Healthcare’s achievements truly remarkable.

What has Park House Healthcare done to win?

• Tracking systems and speed limiters installed across the fleet.

• Smarter Driving training delivered to company and private vehicle drivers.

• Additional training and guidance provided to the worst performing 10 per cent of drivers each month.

• Tracker data assessed daily by the fleet manager and discussed in monthly transport meetings.

• Idling time across the fleet reduced by 44 per cent.

Runner-up: Axis EuropeAverage fleet MPG has increased by over 19 per cent in the five months to August 2014, resulting from driver training and improved data collection procedures.

How has Axis Europe achieved this?

• 179 drivers trained and complementary training provided to selected clients.

• Telematics fitted to all vehicles to accurately track improvements in fuel consumption and emissions.

• MPG league tables created to track improvements and foster competition.

• Employee engagement achieved through post-training feedback and Sustainability Road Shows.

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Winner: Gnewt CargoEV business booming with TNT deliveries

Gnewt Cargo operates an all-electric last mile logistics company, servicing clients including TNT and Hermes. They are pioneering an exciting business model which delivers transport sustainability in several diverse areas.

What has Gnewt Cargo done to win?

• All vehicles on the fleet produce zero tailpipe emissions, improving air quality and helping to mitigate transport’s impact on climate change.

• Consolidating deliveries lowers total miles travelled by over 80 per cent, reducing traffic congestion.

• Demonstrated to other companies that electric vehicles are a financially viable option.

The operation has grown over 200 per cent in 2014, and with Nissan eNV200 vans now working alongside the existing Renault Kangoo Z.E., Gnewt Cargo is (silently) driving significant change in the UK logistics market.

Runner-up: e-Connect Carse-Connect Cars’ all-electric fleet is proof that the private hire market can successfully make the transition to plug-in technology.

What has e-Connect Cars achieved?

• All journeys are undertaken in a top of the range Nissan LEAF, producing zero tailpipe emissions.

• Emissions savings communicated to clients by comparison to a diesel powered taxi.

• Diversifying from the traditional private hire business model by partnering with a London tour guide to offer zero-emission excursions around the capital.

Winner: Andrew Brown, West Yorkshire PoliceAndrew Brown first on scene for territorial blue light service

West Yorkshire Police is the 2014 Best Public Sector Fleet winner at this year’s awards. Significant credit for their success is due to Andrew Brown. Not deterred by the inherent challenges involved in running a police force fleet, Andrew has determinedly strived to reduce transport carbon emissions.

Andrew’s work has proved so successful that other UK emergency services, and even the Hong Kong Police, have contacted him to discuss carbon reduction strategies.

What has Andrew Brown done to win?

• Championed the introduction of a telematics system, resulting in 1.6 million fewer miles travelled.

• Currently leading a project to increase the use of bunkered diesel, saving over £11,000 in fuel in just five months.

• Collated and managed data which helped West Yorkshire Police achieve Gold Level in the Energy Saving Trust Motorvate Scheme in 2014.

Runner-up: Vicky Reed, Fleetdrive ElectricFleetdrive Electric’s Vicky Reed has made an outstanding contribution to the UK electric vehicle market.

Vicky’s passion for electric vehicles goes beyond the office. As well as driving an EV, she has initiated a school project to educate the next generation, even enlisting the help of Tesla to participate in the scheme.

What has Vicky Reed achieved?

• Supported delivery of over 200 pure electric cars.• Taken responsibility for the day to day operations of My

Electric Avenue, a ground-breaking project investigating the impacts of mass EV adoption.

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Green fleet consultancy services

Energy Saving Trust’s green fleet services help organisations to reduce their fleet costs and minimise environmental impact, through the provision of expert and impartial help and advice.

Get free advice online, quickly and easily, to find out the carbon footprint of your fleet and get help to cut costs and reduce emissions.

Visit: www.fleethealthcheck.org.uk

Book a free in-depth review of your fleet with one of our fleet consultants to get a complete analysis of your current fleet operation, business travel and to find out the potential cost and emission savings you can make.

Visit: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/businesses/green-fleet-advice

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Discover the potential for plug-in vehicles within your organisation.

Find out if and how plug-in vehicles may work for your organisation with our free online plug-in advice tool.

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Develop an informed fleet strategy with a free plug-in vehicle review from one of our fleet consultants. This review and advice service will help you explore the suitability for the adoption of plug-in vehicles within your fleet and review the business case.

Visit: www.energysavingtrust.org.uk/businesses/plugin

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Ecodriving training

Save fuel and drive safer with Energy Saving Trust approved ecodriving training. Available through a number of national and regional driver training companies, visit our website to find your local provider.

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