Using Utilimarc’s Benchmark and GHG emissions reports, City of Glendale was able to access deeper insights about their fleet’s gas emissions. With a comprehensive breakdown of their total GHG emissions and fuel consumption by fuel type and by asset type, the fleet was able to track and understand emissions trends over the past 5 years.

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Why is GHG reporting useful for fleets?

Like City of Glendale, many fleets have their own reasons for needing accurate GHG reporting. It could be to monitor the implementation of EVs or alternative fuels, or simply to understand which vehicles are contributing most to their overall emissions. Regardless of the reason, there are several ways a fleet could benefit.

Environmental responsibility: For many fleets, the primary reason for tracking emissions could be to hold themselves accountable. Measuring GHG emissions helps fleets to understand the impact that they have on the environment which then informs decisions going forward. Emissions reporting highlights the areas where a fleet is succeeding and identifies where they can do better in reducing the environmental impact. of my fleet, such as by selecting more fuel-efficient vehicles or by adopting alternative fuels.

Compliance: An important point for many municipal fleets is compliance. Regions around the world are increasingly putting laws and regulations in place requiring organizations to report their GHG emissions. These are being enforced not only for general transparency but to track the progress toward commitments promising to slash carbon emissions in coming years. If you operate in one of these regions, measuring your fleets’ emissions ensures that you comply with regulations and avoid any penalties or fines.

Cost savings: Measuring GHG emissions is also a smart tactic for reducing fleet costs. With fuel being such a major expense for fleets, GHG reporting can help identify areas where fuel consumption can be reduced. By pinpointing inefficiencies, fleet managers can then find solutions that work for them – such as, reducing unproductive idle times, optimizing routes or implementing more fuel-efficient vehicles.

EV candidacy: A fleet’s fuel and emissions data can be a tool to helping managers assess their vehicles for EV candidacy. Typically, this would be the vehicles that don’t get taken on long-haul routes, but instead tend to stay local. These vehicles are an easy target for electrification, as charging doesn’t become an issue and drivers don’t have to worry about range-anxiety. This strategy is ideal for fleets looking to get a feel for electrification while quickly cutting back on emissions.