Operators urged to join Yorkshire’s ‘green scheme’

It was reported that Clipper Logistics has earned a five star rating from a Yorkshire environmental scheme, which recognises HGV driving companies with ‘green fleets’. It is now urging other operators to sign up to the free scheme.

Reportedly so far, the scheme has ten firms as members, with more than 2,000 HGVs attached to the scheme.

Initially launched in January, the ‘ECO Stars Fleet Recognition’ scheme was created on behalf of the four South-Yorkshire local authorities. Its main purpose is to recognise HGV driving companies and operators that improve air quality by using lower polluting HGVs, and also by implementing effective HGV fuel management.

Clipper Logistics was the scheme’s first member, joining in February with a four star rating – as reported by Motor Transport on 5 February, 2009. Since then, Ventura Network Distribution (the distribution arm of retailer Next) has joined as a five star member, as Cranleigh Freight Services in Surrey achieved four star status.

Clipper Logistics’ Managing Director Tony Mannix says:

“Being awarded a five star rating is a great achievement. The review of our environmental efficiency has enabled us to change the way we work and has delivered real benefits. Therefore, we are very proud with what we have achieved so far, and look to do just as well in the future.”