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

Honda Paid me to Buy a New Insight


Auckland based reasearcher Lenny Bloksburg recently swapped his old car for Honda Insight and outlined to GreenFleet his business case for making the change to a hybrid.

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?

News

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The cargo bike – somewhere inbetween the courier and the truck

Bike blog : cycle freight : Outspoken delivery
The cargo bike can bring a great development to transporting goods:  it's small enough for narrow streets, and weighty enough to take up to 400kg

 

Business Insight Challenge puts ‘not for profits’ to test

The 2012 Honda Business Insight Challenge sees nominated drivers from participating companies test their efficient  driving behind the wheel of a Honda Insight.

 

 

 

ACE Version for 2012

A new Version of Ace is available for download from GreenFleet.

Prius C is here

Toyota's much awaited Prius C is here.
480,000 Trees Help Make New Zealand Greener

Honda’s ambition to support New Zealand's biodiversity takes another step forward this week, with the achievement of a significant tree planting milestone.
The 2012 Honda Civic raises the bar


 Honda reveals the new 2012 Civic range including the new IMA model

Hybrids not just efficient

Hybrids aren't just fuel efficient, they release fewer toxic chemicals to the interior of the vehicle too. A recently released Ecology Centre guide showed the Honda Civic, CR-Z and Toyota Prius models to have the lowest indoor pollution levels.
Bike Racks, making it easier to bike to work

Providing a safe, dry place to park your bike is a key part of making your place a cycle friendly work place. No one wants to leave their precious Italian carbon fibre model, hand-me-down BMX or second hand Raleigh 20 chained on some un-cool fence railing are they?
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.