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Transport and Fleet Emissions Eco Stars
Transport and fleet divisions plays a crucial part We are proud to be working with Eco Stars, a
in reducing our carbon emissions. As a company government funded scheme identifying areas
committed to reducing carbon emissions in this around the UK where air quality is affected by
way, your waste management provider should pollution from vehicles. The project works with
be able to demonstrate measures such as employers from the transport industry to reduce
computerised route optimisation, GPS tracking and pollution in the identified areas.
geo-fencing, in-cab telemetry, and state-of-the-
art safety equipment to ensure a robust, efficient Viridor initially met with Eco Stars to demonstrate
transport service that has minimal environmental our microlise vehicle tracking, measuring engine
impact. idling and driving characteristics to reduce fuel
wastage. We have 5* eco recognition in almost all of
Carbon Reduction Commitment our sites and are working toward these in others.
Ask your waste management provider about their
commitment to carbon reduction.

As part of the Pennon Group, Viridor participates in
the UK’s CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme, and were
the first company in our industry to achieve the
ISO 50001 standard (the latest international best
practice in energy management), demonstrating
to our customers and stakeholders that we are
committed to transforming ourselves into a
company with reduced costs and less reliance
on fossil fuels, ready for the future.