West Mercia Police cuts Scope 3 emissions with EV sal-sac scheme

West Mercia Police has introduced an electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice car scheme with Tusker, via the CPC Drive framework, for its 4,600 employees.

The scheme’s adoption is aimed at encouraging the usage of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) by its workforce, minimising its Scope 3 emissions in the process.

The scheme has been an immediate success, says Tusker, with 14% of employees creating an account with the salary sacrifice provider immediately.

Some 42 vehicles have been ordered and 27 delivered within the first two months of launch.

Rachel Hartland-Lane, West Mercia Police’s director of business services, said: “Mobilising this scheme has been a very positive experience and an exemplar to how a project should be implemented, in a condensed timeframe.

“The support from both Tusker and CPC was very professional, experienced and everybody understood their role and responsibility, accountability of actions and deliverables.”

Tusker and CPC Drive have supported the organisation every step of the way both through the implementation, communication and roadshows.

Paul Gilshan (pictured), Tusker’s CEO, said: “We are delighted at the success of the scheme we launched with West Mercia Police.

“It is great to see hundreds of public sector organisations recognising the additional benefit and value the car benefit scheme can provide for their staff.

“The scheme offers the opportunity to save money on a new car, while lowering emissions and boosting staff benefits at the same time.”