It is estimated that over a billion people participate in Earth Day every year, making it the largest secular observance in the world. Fleet Advantage recognizes Earth Day by offering complimentary Emissions Scorecards for transportation fleets in its efforts to promote eco-friendly operations.
The US first celebrated Earth Day on April 22, 1970 and sparked an environmental movement. The movement sparked the creation of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Earth Day also influenced the passing of the Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and more.
A HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP
Founded in 2008, Fleet Advantage’s goal was to develop solutions that significantly reduce emissions using a sustainable Fleet Modernization Program. The company introduced breakthroughs including Emissions Scorecards, early truck EXchangeIT® program, and financial flexibility to acquire use of clean-diesel engines more frequently as the emission technology advances. This program has helped fleets meet Federal mandates to reduce CO2, while saving millions year-over-year with reduced fuel consumption.
Fleet Advantage customers operate fleets with lower cost per mile as well as a reduced carbon footprint. They also experience improved safety and driver morale by maintaining their fleet’s average life at about two to three years. This helps compliment ESG strategies for its customers in their goal to report to regulators and critical stakeholders. The company’s data analytics have proven that switching from an eight-year truck life cycle to a four- to five-year life cycle nets an average fleet reduction of 2.5 million gallons and 25,000 metric tons of CO2. According to the IEA, global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions continued to rise by 6% in 2021, their highest ever level.
In March, Fleet Advantage announced a new program to help corporate truck fleets certify their greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) output, as recently mandated under a proposed rule issued by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Fleet Advantage has certified such measures for a decade focusing on fleets that operate high annual mileages (MPY).
“We are extremely proud of the commitment and dedication we’ve had in investing in our planet by leading the industry toward a reduced carbon footprint while continuing to help drive America’s businesses forward,” says Katerina Jones, vice president of marketing and business development for Fleet Advantage.
HOW EMISSIONS SCORECARDS HELP ORGANIZATIONS
Through Fleet Advantage’s efforts, the industry focuses more on truck life cycles to drive sustainability measures by optimizing replacement cycles. Gone are the days of extending a truck’s use for several years. Instead, companies leverage Fleet Modernization Studies and emissions scorecards to scrutinize data and economic factors to determine an optimum procurement and disposal strategy.
As part of the comprehensive Fleet Modernization Study, the Emissions Scorecard reviews the entire fleet by year, make, and model. It then compares fuel and mileage data and details CO2 reduction in metric tons and gallons of fuel saved. It also details when the truck was replaced and forecasted savings.
Find out more or receive an Emissions Scorecard and Fleet Modernization Study, visit www.fleetadvantage.com.
