Funding: STEER – INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE (IEE)Grant Agreement IEE/10/290/SI2.589420Full title: ECOSTARS EuropeAcronym: ECOSTARSProject start date: June 2011 End date: May 2014 www.ecostars-europe.eu
Funding: STEER – INTELLIGENT ENERGY EUROPE (IEE)Grant Agreement IEE/10/290/SI2.589420Full title: ECOSTARS EuropeAcronym: ECOSTARSProject start date: June 2011 End date: May 2014 www.ecostars-europe.eu
Presentation at TRAILBLAZER Final Conference
Prague April 2013
Presented by: Donald Chalker
04/06/2012
The Concept
Free local membership schemes: Managed by cities or regions Targeted at operators of vehicle fleets
(trucks, vans and buses) Recognition of best practice in clean and
energy efficient operations Guidance and advice provided to
members on how further environmental improvements can be achieved
Membership Target Audience
Freight operators Passenger transport operators Service fleet operators Public sector fleet operators Local and regional governments
Member Application and Assessment
• 5 Star Recognition for individual vehicles– Euro engine standard, plus Booster stars
– A) types of fuel used & exhaust after-treatment
– B) in-cab technology • 5 Star Recognition for overall operation
– Percentage of fleet achieving minimum star ratings
– Evidence of fuel management process, driver skills development, vehicle specification, use of supporting systems and performance monitoring
Assessment Categories
Performance Monitoring & Management
Use of IT support systems
Vehicle specification / Preventative Maintenance
Driver skills development
Fuel Management
Fleet composition
1. Fuel Management
• Monitor, control and target fuel consumption
• Understands current fuel use and spend
• Understands factors affecting fuel consumption
• Range of component elements across the operation
• Appointed a fuel champion
• Sets improvement targets
• Monitors and collect fuel use data
2. Driver Skills Development• Understanding the impact of the driver on fuel efficiency
• Highlights fuel importance to all driving employees
• Enhance driver competence – safe and fuel efficient
• Benchmarking between drivers (league tables)
• Incentivise performance – how would that work?
• Manage, review and refresh
3. Vehicle Specification & Preventative Maintenance
• New vehicles – timing of replacements
• Specify fit-for-purpose vehicles from outset
• Understanding of whole life vehicle costs
• Well maintained for efficiency – tyre pressures,
filters, wheel alignment, body damage etc
4. Use of IT Support Systems
• Telematics systems for vehicle and driver performance (braking, acceleration, over-revving and idling)
• Fleet management systems to track operational performance
• Systems for planning routes and optimising vehicles/loads
• Crucial for an effective fuel management programme and to track
progress of interventions from a baseline
• Set Performance Targets across a range of operational and
environmental Key Performance Indicators
• Understands why targets are achieved/missed
• Reviews and revises data collection methods
• Publicises results
5. Performance Monitoring & Management
All members should be visited at least once For many, this may be as part of an initial recruitment visit It is recommended to group a number of site visits together
into one trip (saves costs and time) Site visits to depots/garages are usually (though not always)
the most appropriate
Site visits
The ECOSTARS scheme operates on the basis of trust Auditors need to trust the contents of the membership
applications are accurate Limited time is available so brief audits of evidence are
needed
The TRUST principle
The Story
The first local “ECO Stars” scheme was established in South Yorkshire, UK in 2009
The scheme was developed as part of a larger programme of measures to improve local air quality
European Project
The ECOSTARS Europe project is establishing a number of fleet recognition schemes in European cities and regions between June 2011 and May 2014
Results will be evaluated and promoted to encourage other cities and regions to adopt the ECOSTARS concept
Transport & Travel Research (TTR), UK
WSP, Sweden CTL Cantabria, Spain
ISIS, Italy CDV, Czech Republic
Polis, BelgiumCity of Edinburgh Council, UK
Municipality of Rotterdam, NL Barnsley MBC, UK
InfoMobility, ItalyEnergikontor Sydost, Sweden
Partners
Seven local schemes have been launched:
Plus development funding for the South Yorkshire scheme
Local Schemes
Scheme launches
Expected Results
Increased adoption of fuel efficient operating practices and cleaner vehicles
Improved engagement between local government and fleet operators
Energy and carbon savings Increased local economic efficiency Improved local air quality
Successes so far
Total membership across IEE funded schemes = 94 Equivalent to 13,200 vehicles Five further ECOSTARS schemes launched in UK with another
two sites applying for UK Air Quality Grant funding High levels of interest from other regions\cities
in Spain and Italy also
Challenges
Engagement with fleet operators has been easier in some places than others– Need to provide extra training for some partners– Need to explore bringing in additional specialists
Netherlands: competition from ‘Green Lean’ scheme
Recent Case Study
“Actively caring about the environment and the responsible use of resources is integral to the way we've been helping to improve the health of our customers and local communities for over 160 years. We’re absolutely delighted to have achieved a 5 star rating in the ECOSTARS Fleet Recognition Scheme, confirming our belief that a healthy environment is good for business.”Alex Gourlay, Chief Executive of the Health & Beauty Division, Alliance Boots
Thank you for listening! For more details on the project contact:
Mark FellECOSTARS Project Coordinatorc/o Transport & Travel [email protected]
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