ECO Stars scheme benefits

Members of ECO Stars York benefit from:

• Significant fuel savings - by implementing the key measures recommended by the ECO Stars Scheme, a typical HGV operator could expect to reduce fuel consumption by a minimum of 5% in the first year
• Reduced operational costs - based on 80,000 miles per year of diesel, there would be a saving of the equivalent of £2,300 per vehicle. For an operator with 10 vehicles this equates to a saving of one whole tanker of diesel!*
• Reduced environmental impact - a typical HGV could see annual output of carbon dioxide fall by six tonnes per year* with possible reductions in toxic emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate matter (PM)
• Advice and tailor-made support - all members receive a tailor-made 'road map' to help improve performance and support their progress in achieving a higher scheme rating
• Free windscreen decals for each vehicle to profile efficiency and environmental credentials to the public and customers.
• Regular updates from the ECO Stars Team
• Company profiling on our website
• Opportunities for involvement in promotional activities

*Figures from Department for Transport Freight Best Practice Programme