Ecodriving

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PIA - Investment for the future plan

The PIA (Programme d'Investissements d'Avenir) is an industrial policy tool that acts as a catalyst for green growth. It finances innovative projects of all sizes to bring out or develop the industrial sectors of tomorrow. The programme covers a wide range of thematic areas: renewable energy (marine...
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Kesko Logistics trains drivers in eco-driving

Driving eco-change... Large Finnish logistics company explores wide range of eco-friendly hauling solutions Optimised routing and loading as well as training for contract hauliers in eco-driving deliver the goods Kesko Logistics is one of the largest providers of logistics services in Finland. It...
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Ecodesigned fume cupboards save materials and costs

Safer labs, better environment! Lab specialist uses LCA and ecodesign principles to improve its production efficiency Analysis showed where material savings could be made and parts removed to cut costs € 54 040 in aluminium and steel materials saved annually in its EPD-certified fume cupboard...
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Capping materials and emissions at cap manufacturer

Putting a lid on energy losses Spanish firm discovers a whole world of ways to save energy, materials and costs Its resulting measures earn it a prize at the European Business Award for the Environment Ramondín Cápsulas produces several types of lids and caps for a range of products including tin...
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Mobility plan for company personnel

Implementing long-lasting changes, including behavioural change, requires good planning and commitment by employees and management. Mobility planning is a classic example of how this works. Typically, mobility planning for personnel includes a baseline assessment of the current modes of transport...
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Sustainable mobility policies at organisations

Developing a sustainable mobility policy can significantly reduce a company's carbon footprint, boost its image and competitiveness, while offering safety and security benefits for employees. There are several ways to approach sustainable mobility, including: Assess travel needs, frequency and mode...
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Energy efficient cars

A comparison of a conventional car with an energy efficient one delivered positive results. The environmentally friendly car was the same model as the conventional car (gasoline-powered, efficiency class B), but powered by natural gas with efficiency class A+. The price of the conventional model was...
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Footprint calculation at waste-management company in France

Waste-management pioneer markets its success Waste-management footprint calculator offers valuable insight The footprint tool SITA commissioned saves the company up to 20 % on transportation costs SITA, a part of the SUEZ Group, is one of largest waste-management companies in France. The waste...
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Smarter transport logistics with driver behaviour improvement system

Track and trace paves way to better driving Software to track and train drivers boosts flet management efficiency Fuel economy improved by 11 % Fuel wasted through idling reduced by 68 % Scotia Gas Networks (SGN), which operates across the south of England and all of Scotland, uses telematics to...
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FuelGood driver training

Eco-driving feels good 200 organisations have been trained under the FuelGood programme to date Average fuel savings of 15 % on the day of the training Trained drivers are also safer, easier on vehicles and produce less CO2 emissions The UK's Energy Saving Trust offers practical training courses to...
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EcoEffect driver training programme

Driving for life... and the environment Trained eco-drivers reduced their CO2 emissions and fuel consumption by up to 20 % (longer-term improvements ranged from 7-10 %) 83 trainers and 2 315 drivers were trained, leading to 7 731 tonnes of CO2 saved The EcoEffect project (2011-2013) helped to build...
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Professional training promotes safer, more efficient driving

Driving like a pro 55 000 drivers trained in safe and economical driving Average fuel cost savings of 5 to 10 % after course Prodrive Learning is a Dutch SME offering mainly online training for companies to promote safe and fuel-efficient driving practices. The e-learning approach is based on...