Fleet FAQ
Q:
Top tips for implementing a green driving policy
A:
- Less fuel equals better environmental performance.
- Take away financial incentives to drive large vehicles or for unneeded mileage.
- Make ‘green thinking’ a key part of the company culture. Communicate the fact that safety, economy and environmental issues go hand in hand.
- Tracking, telematics and cameras change attitudes and raise awareness.
- Driver training is effective – but must be regularly reinforced.
- Knowing where drivers are and how they drive is key to lowering emissions.
- Drivers who have to ‘book’ vehicles undertake fewer ‘casual’ journeys.
- Consider home working, local employ-ment projects and intro-ducing ‘travel-free’ days.
- Keep the data visible to all.
Source: Fleet News