CO2 cap

Is it a ‘quick win’ or in the ‘harder to do’ category?

This is a fundamental change to the fleet policy so certainly isn’t a quick win. However, once it’s in place it makes a significant ongoing difference.

What are the potential savings (monetary and/or CO2)?

There is a direct correlation between environmental impact and cost. The tax position, allied to the cost of fuel, means that a reduction in fleet CO2 will save money for the business and the driver.

What are the steps to introduce it?

Setting a CO2 cap to be incorporated into a revised vehicle choice list depends on the specific company strategy and vehicle requirements.

It must be set at a level to include enough vehicles to meet driver and business requirements while still delivering reduced average fleet CO2 aligned to market developments.

How can potential hurdles be overcome?

Educating drivers on the benefits of selecting the most efficient vehicles allows a company to avoid negative feedback.

This tends to be an easy sell in the majority of cases as drivers are keen to minimise fuel costs and benefit-in-kind taxation. The wide range of efficient vehicles now on the market makes it easier to select a green model without compromising on quality.

Source: Arval