The benefits for companies to have a more eco friendly fleet is easier to see than for every day vehicle drivers, with the government introducing a new way of calculating the tax on company run vehicles since 2004, focusing on a tax cost relative to the CO2 emissions.
But there is no clear guidance from the government to the best way forward when it comes to the debate of alternative fuels, which leaves the manufacturers in a bind to what would best benefit them in their future development of vehicles.
However, as it stands now, to have a fleet which aims to be more fuel efficient, have lower CO2 emissions and where possible, adopt to run alternative fuel vehicles, you will still be able to make savings on your transport budget.
Tax relief for running a more CO2 friendly fleet is where you can make the first savings. This is calculated by taking the stand in value of the vehicle and offsetting that against the CO2 emissions, so translating as: the lower the emissions the lower the tax. This benefits not only the environment but the employee as well, with less taken out of their wages each month for company car tax.
Bio-fuels are also a good place to start at a relatively low starting out cost. Bio-diesel in particular if a fleet of light and commercial vans is the main bulk of vehicles.
Doing small things like asking the question whether the long trips to clients is absolutely necessary and can the same be achieved by conference video calls etc which are widely used in the business sector today.
Making sure that employees keep rigidly to the speed limits can save a considerable amount of fuel, and will lessen the CO2 emissions sent out by the vehicle. This has a double advantage as less money is spent on fuel reciepts and it automatically reduces the CO2 levels.
Other ways which companies can not necessarily benefit but do more about being green is by running a carbon offsetting program. Many companies are partnering with specialist carbon offsetting companies who work with you to obtain the best level of ecological balance for you and your company. This is also a great way to promote your green policies to your customers, keeping them informed with the way your company is moving forward to help protect our environment.
There are many good articles which have valuable information to help companies to go more green.
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