Business profiles - Page 27

United Utilities Operational Services’ - the UK’s largest utility company - has reduced its accident frequency by a third.

The Green Fleet Review resulted in a range of recommendations to radically overhaul and transform the Authority’s grey fleet. Fifty four employees have essential/casual car user status, driving around 51,600 miles a year.

3M has a fleet of some 800 company cars used by a team of 400 sales people plus managers who receive a car as part of their remuneration package.

The Green Fleet Review drew attention to grey fleet and the need to gain control over private car usage in order to improve health and safety. This will be brought to the attention of senior management as part of a Council-wide review of occupational road risk issues.

Arval has decided that all new company cars must have ESC fitted as standard or, if not, it will be fitted as an additional extra. Arval recognises the significance of this life-saving technology.

Work-related driving risk in Atkins is characterised by the involvement of a wide population of drivers, undertaking a variety of journey types using an extensive fleet of company-provided and privately-owned vehicles.