ECO Stars Launch Forum. Tuesday 12 th March 2013

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1 ECO Stars Launch Forum Tuesday 12 th March 2013

2 Agenda 10.00am Introduction by Gary Smerdon White, Chair of Greater Nottingham Transport Partnership 10.05am Councillor Jane Urquhart 10.15am Presentation by Alan Lewis and Jim Chappell on the ECO Stars Scheme 10.50am Case Study Business Silverdale of Nottingham 11.00am Presentation of Membership Certificates 11.05am Richard Mallender, Nottingham City Council 11.15am Question Time 11.25am Gary Smerdon White to close and provide follow up information Speakers are available until 12pm for detailed one to one conversations

3 Gary Smerdon White Greater Nottingham Transport Partnership

4 Councillor Jane Urquhart Nottingham City Council Portfolio Holder for Transport and Planning

5 Alan Lewis and Jim Chappell Travel and Transport Research Ltd

6 Ann Beddoes Barnsley MBC Alan Lewis & Jim Chappell Transport & Travel Research Ltd.

7 Presentation Outline History and Development of ECO Stars Current Situation UK and beyond How ECO Stars works Benefits Mechanics Members ECO Stars in Nottingham March January 2013 LSTF links Local members & ambitions Real world fleet management

8 Context Air Quality remains a problem in the UK 596 AQMAs & 255 AQMA authorities Road traffic biggest single contributor Diesel vehicles contribute disproportionately Tight targets for future CO 2 emissions Technology can and will help Good fleet management and institutional behaviour can help now

9 Origins and Development South Yorkshire - Funded by the 4 South Yorkshire Authorities, supported by NHS Barnsley and Defra Development from August 2008 Launched 20 th January 2009 Now also in Mid-Devon, Edinburgh, Nottingham, Thurrock, Falkirk & York Common National criteria for recognition National steering group Sefton & Warrington hopefully coming soon Other enquiries received Plus launched into Europe Taxi scheme developed and under testing in mid-devon

10 South Yorkshire Members 53 members with 5875 vehicles - including Operator Operator Operator Operator Clipper Logistics Sheffield City Council First South Yorkshire Lafarge Aggregates Hastings Freight Doncaster MBC Dairy Crest Morrisons Ventura Network Distribution Polestar / Bedfords Transport Red Line Buses ADM Milling Cranleigh Freight Services Ltd. Russell Richardson & Sons Ltd. Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundry Coaches Barnsley MBC Professional Response Kuehne + Nagel NFT Distribution Berenslai Homes Veolia Environmental Services Cemex A large national distribution operation Stagecoach Yorkshire Archbold Logistics Kier Building Maintenance 3663 Foodservice City Same Day Couriers Sainsbury s Premdor / TDG United Biscuits

11 ECO Stars Headlines FREE Membership Scheme van, truck, bus and coach operators Recognition to operators for existing best practice in:»fleet Composition»Operational Management Reduce fuel consumption meaning reduced operating costs, reduced vehicle emissions and improved air quality Encourage use of further efficiency measures

12 6 Key Principles Fleet Composition original equipment and subsequent enhancement Fuel Management Driver Skills Development Vehicle specification/preventative maintenance Use of IT Support Systems Performance monitoring and management

13 Application and Assessment 5 Star Recognition Scale for individual vehicles Euro engine standard, type of fuel used, exhaust after-treatment plus booster stars for in-cab technology 5 Star Recognition Scale 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

14 Local Authority Benefits A tool to help with: Reduction in Air Pollution (NO X, PM 10 ) Reduction in CO 2 Emissions Meeting EU and National (Local Air Quality Management Area) targets Improved public health Economic efficiency Importantly, a communication channel with goods vehicle and bus & coach operators

15 Operator Benefits Free assessment of fleet and operating practices Road map provides guidance on how to improve performance and save money Benchmark against others in your sector Ongoing support A communication channel with the local authority Recognition of the efforts made to show commitment to your customers and the local community

16 ECO Stars in Nottingham Initially promoted by Gedling BC with funding from Defra Launched 7 th March 2012 with 4 key partners Targeted businesses in and around the AQMA on A60 Local businesses and operators with significant fleets Follow up with members from existing schemes Contact via RHA, FTA and CPT

17 ECO Stars in Nottingham Now benefitting from LSTF funding until March Integrated with other business engagement measures Focused on continuous improvement & engagement All sizes of operators and sectors Local businesses Linked to SAFED (Safe and Fuel Efficient Driver Training) Economic efficiency

18 Current Status 28 members with 1776 vehicles: Overall rating No. vehicles Overall rating No. vehicles Gedling Borough Canute Transport 3* 65 Wilkinsons Contract 4* 84 Frank Key Ltd Royal Mail Nottingham 3* 14 North DO (Arnold) 4* 35 NCT 4* 95 Cemex 4* 4 Trent Barton Buses 4* 10 Nottinghamshire NHS 4* 74 Boots 5* 63 DHL (B&Q Distribution) 5* * 49 R McDowell Transport 5* 93 Norbert Dentressangle (Dulux Martin-Brower UK Ltd 5* 5 Paints contract) (McDonalds Distribution) 5* 52 Dairy Crest 5* 54 Next Distribution 5* 128 ASDA National Distribution 5* 136 Clipper Logistics 5* 18 Wastecycle 4* 33 Carntyne Transport 4* 86 Sainsburys Nottinghamshire County 5* 83 Council 4* 357 United Biscuits 5* 32 Tiger European 1* 20 Silverdale 4* 45 React Transport 4* 17 Lafarge Aggregates ASDA Home Shopping 5* 20 Centre 5* 42

19 Case Study Silverdale of Nottingham

20 Presentation of Membership Certificates Chris Holland, Nottinghamshire County Council Sean Clifton, Asda Home Shopping

21 Richard Mallender, Travel Planning Officer Nottingham City Council T: E:

22 ECO Stars Effecting Change Air Quality Transport Economic Development ECO Stars Climate Change Health

23 Climate Change Strategy Creating a prosperous, low carbon, resilient city which maximises the opportunities for growth and protects local people from the impacts of extreme weather.

24 Monitoring Air Quality Nottingham City Council assesses air quality as part of the Local Air Quality Management process, required by The Environment Act 1995 and the National Air Quality Strategy. Pollutant Benzene Main Sources Petrol combustion and distribution Sulphur Dioxide Power generation, diesel combustion and industry Ozone By product of chemical reactions between oxides of nitrogen and other chemicals catalysed by sunlight Nitrogen Dioxide Road transport, power generation and industrial combustion processes Particulates (PM10) Road transport, power generation and industry

25 Local Transport Plan Our Strategic Objectives for Transport Deliver a world-class sustainable transport system which supports a thriving economy and enables growth Create a low carbon transport system and a resilient transport network Improve access to key services, employment and training including creation of local employment and training opportunities Improve the quality of citizens lives and transform neighbourhoods Support citizens to live safe, independent and active healthy

26 Area Nottingham Urban Local Sustainable Transport Fund Addressing local transport problems in a way that supports local economic growth, links local people into good jobs and reduces carbon emissions from transport. Our core concepts Integrated transport smartcard offer Neighbourhood Delivery of Smarter Choices Providing smarter travel and eco-driving services to support the business sector

27 Question Time

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