• 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 [email protected]
• Call 01543 416416 and quote ‘ECO Stars’
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