What is GreenFleet?
a set of tools to help businesses:
• Reduce emissions,
• Improve transport efficiency
• Reduce transport costs
• Offset emissions through tree planting.
QUICK LINKS TO GREENFLEET TOOLS...
GreenFleet Tree Planting to offset carbon emissions
GreenFleet Vehicle Procurement Tool
Sustainable Transport Action
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!
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.
Everything you wanted to know about riding to work ... but were afraid to ask!
The question of petrol vs diesel and the environment is often debated. Honda's Graeme Seymour sheds his perspective on the issue.
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.
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.
Transport and vehicles are one of the categories on Greenlist, the World’s first Product and Services Directory where listings are compared with sustainable principles.
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.
Choosing the right vehicle for the job makes a big difference in improving overall fuel efficiency and safety, and reducing environmental impacts. But making sense of the various sources of data on vehicles can make this a difficult job. The GreenFleet Vehicle Procurement Tool enables all vehicle buyers to compare their potential choices by bringing together the variety of vehicle information sources such as Rightcar and manufacturers' own data, to give an 'apples-with-apples' comparison.
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GreenFleet plants trees to help offset vehicle emissions based on on how many vehicles you have, how big they are and how far they are driven each year. For more information on tree planting click here. To Join GreenFleet, click the button below.
Events
Honda invite SBN members to a special advance viewing of the all new Honda Insight.
The Insight is Honda’s newest hatchback vehicle and features a IMA Hybrid engine, providing exceptional fuel economy and ultra low emissions.
Date: - Friday September 17th
Location: Kaipatiki Project Environment Centre
Time: 1:00 pm
The aim is simple: to get every bike in Auckland that is not working out of garages, storage etc to get fixed up and on the road.
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DDI: 09 826 0954
Mobile: 021 646092
Email: greenfleet@sustainable.org.nz
Postal
PO Box 15677
New Lynn, Waitakere, 0640 NZ
Physical
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3067 Great North Road,
New Lynn, Waitakere, NZ
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News
The planting season is now upon us. It's a great time to reflect on the the effect that restoration planting has on our landscape. The top photo was taken in August 2006 with the lower photo showing the same area now.
Recently Google has launch its "Google Cycle Maps." With maps containing detailed routes, integrated bicycle shops, and recent cycling hazards, Google offers one single convenient location where anyone can plan their cycling adventures in Auckland.
A new website on cycling in Auckland has been launched. http://cyclingauckland.co.nz is a grass roots collaborative website that is written by a diverse group of people, with different opinions and ideas about cycling that are borne out of their own experiences of riding in Auckland.
The end of daylight saving means it is time for cyclists to dust off their lights and add a bit of fluorescence to their riding wardrobe. Cycling Advocates' Network (CAN) chair Bevan Woodward said as the days get shorter, cyclists need to get brighter. Lights and high-visibility riding gear make you easier to see,” said Mr Woodward.
Hybrids are becoming an increasingly larger part of the car market. Both Toyota and Honda have announced forthcoming additions to their hybrid lineups.
In an effort to save money on fuel costs, while reducing CO2 emissions, Fullers ferries to Waiheke have decided to drive at a slightly reduced speed. Additionally, the ferries have been outfitted with more energy efficient technology to further save energy.
Transport and vehicles are one of the categories on Greenlist, the World’s first Product and Services Directory where listings are compared with sustainable principles.
When Tauranga based SBN member Gord Stewart was looking for a new car, he resisted the temptation to re-live his youth and buy an old muscle car.
