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Sign up to the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme (Efficient and Cleaner Operations)
- Free scheme
- Improve fuel efficiency
- Save up to £2,300 per vehicle a year
- Reduce emissions
- Get tailormade support
The ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme is free, voluntary scheme designed to provide recognition, guidance and advice to operators of goods vehicles, buses and coaches across South Yorkshire.
ECO Stars rates individual vehicles and your fleet’s overall road transport operation using star rating criteria, to recognise levels of operational and environmental performance.
The ECO Stars scheme is the first of its kind in the UK. It is straightforward to join and there is no formal audit process.
Each member signing up to the scheme will receive tailormade support to ensure that their fleet is running as efficiently and economically as possible, to help them progress to higher ratings.
The scheme is open to operators of all types of commercial vehicles (light goods vehicles, heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches), across all sectors of activity (own account, hire and reward, private and public sectors, retail, haulage, industrial, parcels, community transport, local registered bus services, longer distance coach services etc) and all sizes.
What are the benefits of membership?
- Recognition at both vehicle and whole operation levels for what is currently done.
- Support in outlining measures which could help to improve performance, potentially leading to higher operational star ratings over time.
- Additional opportunities for enhanced recognition for further progress through the scheme star ratings.
- Opportunities to raise operational and environmental profile, particularly in the eyes of other operators, customers and local communities.
SAVE UP TO £2,300 PER VEHICLE A YEAR IN FUEL COSTS!
By implementing the key measures in the ECO Stars Scheme a typical HGV operator could reduce fuel consumption by a minimum of 5% in the first year. Based on 80,000 miles per year at 8mpg and an average of £1 per litre of diesel, there would be a saving of the equivalent of 10,000 gallons of fuel. For an operator with 10 vehicles this equates to a saving of £2,300 per vehicle or one whole tanker of diesel!*
A typical HGV could also see annual output of carbon dioxide fall by six tonnes per year!*
* figures from Department For Transport Freight Best Practise Programme
The ECO Stars team develop a tailormade ‘Road Map’ for each member to help improve performance and progress to higher ratings levels.
Members also receive windscreen decals and door stickers issued for each vehicle to profile efficiency and environmental credentials to the public and customers.
How does the scheme work?
Membership of the scheme is free of charge, regardless of fleet size. It is simple, straightforward and we will help - we can even visit you to help with your application.
You can use your tailormade ‘Road Map’ to improve your rating up to the maximum five stars. All five star members receive a special plaque to recognise their achievement.
All members are profiled on the website and receive regular updates from the ECO Stars Team.
How do I sign up?
You can download an application form and guidance notes by clicking on the links below. Alternatively, call the ECO Stars Team on 01543 416 416 and quote ‘ECO Stars’ or email [email protected].
Application Form - This form is to be completed by all organisations seeking membership of the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme.
Guidance Notes - Guidance on filling in the application form.
Upgrade Form - This form is to be completed by all existing members of the ECO Stars Scheme wishing to notify the scheme administrators of changes to either their fleet or to practices and processes within their operations.