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ECO Stars Launch Forum Tuesday 12 th March 2013

Join the ECO Stars Launch Forum in Nottingham on 12th March 2013 to explore sustainable transport practices. Learn about the ECO Stars Scheme, case studies, benefits, and real-world fleet management strategies. Discover how technology and good fleet management can help combat air pollution and reduce CO2 emissions. The event features presentations, discussions, and one-on-one conversations with industry experts. Be part of the movement towards a greener future in transport!

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ECO Stars Launch Forum Tuesday 12 th March 2013

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  1. ECO Stars Launch ForumTuesday 12th 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 2012 - 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 CO2 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 20th 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

  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 (NOX, PM10) • Reduction in CO2 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 7th 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 2015. • 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. 28 members with 1776 vehicles: Current Status

  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 T: 0115 876 3387 E: Richard.mallender@nottinghamcity.gov.uk Nottingham City Council

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

  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 Main Sources Benzene 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 Road transport, power generation and industry (PM10)

  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. Nottingham Urban Area 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

  28. Forum CloseFor information visit www.thebigwheel.org.uk/ecostars

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