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Purchase fuel-efficient vehicles

Fuel-efficient vehicles use fuel more effectively and are widely available.

Why
Transport can contribute a significant amount to a business’s carbon footprint, and can also be a significant cost. Purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles is a simple way to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and also save money.

How
When purchasing your next vehicle or fleet of vehicles use resources including the Green Vehicle and Green Wheels Guides.

http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au

http://www.greenwheels.com.

How we calculate this

Based on average business kms travelled (ABS) for every vehicle which improves fuel efficiency by 1 star on the Green Vehicle Guide.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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