A Clearer Future Conference

17th September, 2009

Chris Douglas

Transport and Travel Research Ltd

• Introduction to the Scheme• Explain Origins and Development• Aims and Objectives• Scheme Progress to Date

ECO Stars

• FREE Membership Scheme• Recognition to operators for existing best

practice in:» Fleet Composition» Operational Management

• Encourage use of further efficiency measures• Reduce fuel consumption – meaning reduced

vehicle emissions and improved air quality

ECO Stars – Introduction

• Funded by the 4 South Yorkshire Authorities

• Impact of Transport on Local AQ ever greater

• Engage, reward and encourage Fleet Operators

• Development from August 2008• Launch 20th January 2009

ECO Stars – Origins and Development

ECO Stars – Target Audiences

• Fleet operators of light and heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches

• All sizes of operators and sectors• Based in and operating within

South Yorkshire• Other local businesses

ECO Stars – Key Messages• Operational efficiency = financial savings • (and improved environmental performance)• Effective fuel management is the

foundation for success• Signing up to the scheme can raise profile

and highlight efficiency credentials

ECO Stars – How it works• 5 Star Recognition for individual vehicles

– Euro engine standard, type of fuel used, exhaust after-treatment

– plus ‘booster’ stars for in-cab technology • 5 Star Recognition for overall operation

– Proportion of fleet achieving minimum star ratings

– Evidence of fuel management process, driver skills development, vehicle specification, use of supporting systems and performance monitoring

ECO Stars – Recognition Benefits

• Star rating Certificate for overall operation• 5* Award Plaque• Individual star rating decals for vehicles• ‘Road map’ for improved operational

efficiency• Advice from operational efficiency specialists• Guidance to progress to higher star ratings

ECO Stars – First Member Progress

• Launched Jan 20• Clipper Logistics • Entered as a 4 Star Member• Received Road map• Implemented suggested actions• Recently awarded 5 Stars

ECO Stars – Progress to date• 16 Members:

– Hastings Freight, Chesterfield– Ventura Network Distribution (NEXT Retail) – 5* Operator– Cranleigh Freight Services, Surrey– Barnsley MBC– Berneslai Homes – 5* Operator– Sheffield City Council– Stagecoach– Polestar/Bedfords Transport – 5* Operator– Archbold Logistics – 5* Operator

• More than 3,500 vehicles specified

ECO Stars – Next Steps• Continue to grow membership• Continue to support existing members• Reward/recognition for cleaner fleets• Reward/recognition for best practice in operational

management• Evaluate reductions in fuel consumption and impact on:

» Operational Efficiency (financial)» Environmental Performance

• Develop case studies to promote best practice

ECO Stars - ContactFor more details and to register interest:

• http://www.care4air.org/eco_stars_scheme.html

• Email ecostars@ttr-ltd.com

• Call 01543 416416 and quote ‘ECO Stars’