The multi-national G4S has hailed a seven per cent reduction in emissions from its 2234 UK cash in transit fleet since 2012. With cash in transit vehicles accounting for around a third of the company’s total carbon emissions in the UK, G4S says that it has invested in initiatives to reduce its overall carbon footprint.
In 2012, the size of the fleet was reduced by 84 vehicles. Two fully electric cash in transit vehicles, said to be the first in the world, were rolled out, saving 4,974kg CO2 per year per vehicle. 210 vans were fitted with photovoltaic (PV) panels, which provided additional power and helped to reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions from running engines idle in traffic or by leaving engines running when parked.
New telematics allowed for tracking, mapping and feedback of driver behaviour, which improved fuel efficiency and reduced traffic accidents and engines running idle. These initiatives enabled the contractor to lower total mileage of its fleet and reduce the amount of money spent on fuel in 2012 by 13.9pc, a saving of £1.13m, while maintaining customer service. Running engines idle was reduced by 40 per cent, the firm says.
Darren Bell, Head of Fleet Management at G4S UK and Ireland, said: “We are delighted to have achieved such a significant reduction in emissions from our fleet. By continuing to use the latest innovative technology and operating our fleet as efficiently as possible, we are confident that we will be able to further reduce our environmental impact.”
