What is GreenFleet?

GreenFleet is...

a set of tools to help businesses:

• Reduce emissions,
• Improve transport efficiency
• Reduce transport costs
• Offset emissions through tree planting.

The programme gives access to an array of useful, easy-to-use services and tools including Carculate Vehicle Procurement Tool, Carbon4Good Offsets, Adviceline and the ACE Carbon Calculator.

The tools are available to SBN members and non-members.

Links to GreenFleet Tools

Click on the links to find out more about these tools...


Sustainable Transport Action

Making Fleet Drivers Safer Drivers

Drivers that drive responsibly will save your company damage, fuel, and servicing costs as well as having the potential to reduce fleet insurance premiums.

 

Free Fleet Risk Assessment from SurePlan

 

If you've got a fleet out on the road there will always be associated risks.

Sustainable Driver Training: Helping Drivers Stay Safe and Smart

Research has shown that the ability to drive economically is prevented by a lack of understanding and a lack of the appropriate skills and techniques.  Fortunately sustainable driver training programs like those offered by SharpDrive, Ecodriver, or SurePlan are becoming more readily available to businesses in New Zealand.

So how do you check your tyre pressures?
It is very important to check your tyre pressures on a regular basis. You can save petrol as well as maintain the proper handling of your vehicle. Look below to find an instructional video and even more details about this simple process. And remember, if you have any issues, a local tyre shop can help you!
Honda Tree Fund

The Honda TreeFund was developed to assist in the restoration of bio-diversity. It provides an opportunity for customers to become involved in the greening of their own local community and encourage local bio-diversity.
Hachette book real savings

For a business that literally runs on its ability to visit clients face to face across New Zealand, it’s absolutely vital to keep a mobile sales force humming along. Committed to reducing its environmental impact and reduce fuel costs, Hachette NZ called on GreenFleet.

SBN Adviceline

The Ask an Expert Adviceline is a free service for SBN members and GreenFleet participants and provides access to advice from some of New Zealand's top sustainability experts. SBN has amalgamated a panel of specialists from within the organisation, as well as from a number of expert partners, who are able to provide a response or else source the information for you.  Whether you're seeking recommendations for a recycling provider, or unsure of what you should be including in your emissions calculations, contact us with any sustainability question relating to your business.

So you need to make a business flight?

Flying on an occasional basis can add up to more CO2 emissions than the rest of your personal life combined. Even if your conscience has been overcome and you still need to board that flight to a meeting in an exotic and far-flung location, there are a few measures you can take to help reduce the impact.



City Hop is for you
Do you really need to own a car or does your company really need a fleet car ? Have you thought about joining the car share club - Cityhop?
Sea freight emissions calculator

Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from shipping activities are significant and account for about 600-800m tonnes of carbon dioxide, or 5% of global emissions. This was more than double those from aviation and about twice that generated by the whole UK.

News

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Toyota Drives Sustinability Reporting

Toyota New Zealand has published its fourth biennial sustainability report, which for the first time has been externally assured by independent experts KPMG to a B+ level under the Global Reporting Initiative framework. 
New Civic To Hit Our Roads In First Quarter Of 2012

The levels of technology and sophistication continue to impress as Honda offers yet another step in the distinguished Civic story.

World Energy Outlook is Unsustainable Says International Energy Agency


The world is locking itself into an unsustainable energy future which would have far-reaching consequences, IEA warns in its latest World Energy Outlook.

 

 

Hybrid meets sports car


You know a car technology is totally mainstream when they start putting it in sports cars. Honda's IMA technology is now available in the CRZ sports coupe.

tHE COMMUtE Zone at SBN Sustainable City Showcase

tHE COMMUtE transport zone at the SBN Sustainable City Showcase provided a lineup of the latest in sustainable transport modes in New Zealand. From ridesharing to electric cars and bikes, a wide range of intiatives and products were on show.

  

Inattention Behind the Wheel, A Fatal and Unnecessary Risk

So, do I have your attention?

Safety and Emission Improvements in New Toyota Yaris Models

Toyota’s new Yaris hatchback offers New Zealand drivers a combination of lively driving performance, agility, fuel economy and safety for fun, stress free city driving.

Help Make New Zealand's Roads Safe and Sustainable with SharpDrive

Drive safer. Drive Smarter. With SharpDrive, you are making the choice to be a responsible driver. They are all about making New Zealand roads safer for everyone who uses them.

1,450 Planted in Latest Honda TreeFund Initiatives


84 volunteers have planted over 1,450 native trees and plants in the latest Honda TreeFund initiatives in Hawke’s Bay, Karamea Estuary and Petone Beach.
The plantings were made possible following financial contributions from the Honda TreeFund, which funds the planting of 13 native trees for every new car sold by the company. The trees are planted locally in the customers’ purchase region by the local council, Honda staff and their customers. Nationally more than 460,000 trees have been funded. The British Oxygen Company also financially contributed to the initiative.

Can the Jam with Car Share BOP

  

Did you know the world’s longest traffic hold-up was between Paris and Lyon on the French Autoroute in 1980. It consisted of about 18 million cars and was 179 kilometers long—that’s about the distance from Christchurch to Timaru! Car sharing is an excellent way to prevent traffic hold-ups.