Monitoring Environmental Performance
Level 5		 Appendix 7
Energy Improvement Strategies

Outline for a Transport Strategy

An outline of what the scheme should be composed of is given below:

1. Fuel efficiency improvement target
2. Route planning
3. Use of most fuel efficient vehicle
4. Selection of fuel
5. Monitoring
6. Raising awareness
7. Training

A more detailed checklist for a transport improvement strategy under the 7 points above could incorporate:

  • Regular vehicle tuning and servicing

  • Regular checking of tyres for wear

  • Regular checking of tyre pressure

  • Removal of redundant roof racks

  • Car sharing/pooling schemes

  • Paying mileage rates for company cars and not fuel bills

  • Alternatives to travel eg video conferencing

  • Removal of unnecessary weight from vehicles

  • Training of drivers in fuel efficient driving

  • Route planning

  • Route scheduling ie. to optimise the use of all vehicles

  • Understanding the economical engine speeds

  • Monitoring vehicle performance

  • Monitoring driver performance

  • Analysis of tachograph information

  • Fuel efficiency and vehicle purchasing policy

  • Investigation into aerodynamics

  • Heating of cabs used for sleeping



EXERCISE

Devise a transport improvement strategy relevant to your site.

Hint: consider the commuting arrangement of employees - is it possible to use public transport/walk/car pool etc; look at the use of the company car fleet (including trucks, vans and lorries).