10th June 2021

5 ways to reduce your fleet’s CO2 emissions

Why is it important to reduce your fleet’s carbon footprint? Because lower levels of CO2 emissions will lead to better air quality and improvements to human health.

Air pollution remains one of the biggest risk to people’s health, and one of the leading causes of air pollution in the UK is transportation. Reducing your fleet’s carbon emissions will not only have a positive impact on the society, but you will also benefit from lower fuel costs, reduced corporate tax and class 1A NICs.

With this in mind, we wanted to share with you some of the tips on how to reduce your fleet’s CO2 emissions:

In order to set up your CO2 reduction objectives, it is handy to know the current carbon footprint of your fleet.

You can measure your fleet’s CO2 emission by using a simple mathematical formula. For an ICE, you can use fuel – consumption reports and simply multiply the number of litres of fuel used by the appropriate number below:

1 litre of diesel – 2.62kg CO2

1 litre of petrol – 2.39kg CO2

1 litre of LPG – 1.51kg of CO2

You can also use the Carbon Footprint Calculator to measure your CO2 emissions.

Accurate planning can help you avoid traffic jams as well as to find more efficient routes that can save you time and drive down the CO2 emissions.  Bear in mind that sometimes the shortest possible route might not be the best one, as other factors need to be considered e.g. avoid roads that are likely to be congested.

Using telematics systems can help in choosing the most efficient routes and times of the day. It enables emissions savings and increased productivity.

Carbon savings can be substantial if you electrify your fleet. Fully electric vehicles have zero tailpipe emissions – they are greener, cleaner and better for the environment. Plug-in Hybrids also emit zero tailpipe when being driven in electric mode, which will defer depending on their EV range.

Wondering whether to switch to an EV? Use our Vehicle Navigator to see if an EV is best for you. We’ve also got some good examples to show you how EV costs compares with traditional ICE vehicles and where savings could be made: EV Cost Comparison

There are also different incentives, grands and funding for EVs that the UK government has put in place which can help you on your EV journey.

Staying on top of your fleet’s maintenance is important for reduction of CO2 emissions. For example, tyres can play an important role in fuel economy, as under – inflated tyres can create more resistance, and consequently the engine would need to work harder and burn more fuel. Read our guide for top tips to help get the most from your tyres. 

Carpooling is more CO2 efficient than driving solo in an ICE vehicle. It can help to reduce the CO2 footprint and it’s a cheaper alternative for company’s employees to travel to work.

If you are interested to discover more of the benefits, check out how KINTO Join can help you meet your sustainability goals.