Measures To Ensure Green Fleet: • Using the smallest truck that can get the job done saves excess fuel that may be consumed by using a larger-sized vehicle • Encourage efficient driving habits like: - Less idling - Low speed - Correct loading - Correct use of transmission • Follow vehicle servicing and maintenance schedule • Comparative evaluation of vehicle fuel consumption (month on month; vehicle to vehicle). Inputs by Lt Col Vijay Nair, GM – Supply Chain, Hypercity Retail (India)
energy tax is expected to help finance a National Clean Energy Fund (NCEF). • While many remain apprehensive, carbon tax is a step towards helping Indian companies meet their voluntary target of reducing the amount of CO2 released per unit of GDP by 25 per cent by 2020, from the levels in 2005. Thus, with government support, logistics companies can look forward to a cleaner and greener future.
ENGAGING EMPLOYEES While a company concentrates on
maintaining and operating its fleet well, it is also important to engage employees in the process of going green. For example, training and educating the vehicle drivers will help them understand the usage and maintainance of vehicles better. Explaining the initiatives taken by TNT to engage its employees, Kathuria says, “TNT believes that educating and engaging employees to be environmentally aware, both at work and home, will exponentially increase the positive impact on the environment. A number of global and local initiatives were set up to inspire
and involve employees in Planet Me. The Drive Me challenge is open to all TNT drivers – both pick up/delivery and line haul worldwide. The programme is designed to increase fuel-efficient driving, reduce road traffic accidents and increase service to customers. It engages, recognises and rewards drivers through national and global driving competitions, pairing them with senior managers and members of the Board of Management, to win the title of TNT’s most fuel-efficient, safe and customer-oriented driver.” Such initiatives will ensure that the drivers are well trained & educated and put in their best to outperform each other, thereby benefiting the company and the environment.
GOOD FOR ALL! While the government is trying to issue environment-friendly policies in favour of the environment, companies adopting green fleet need to spread awareness about the same among others. This will ensure that the logistics fraternity plays its role of protecting the environment while improving efficiency and decreasing costs of the companies therein.
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