Clean Fleet is an audited maintenance program designed to improve air quality by reducing diesel vehicle emissions. This initiative has been developed by Roads and Maritime as part of a continuing commitment to the environment.
The program is for heavy vehicle operators that want to contribute to improving air quality by committing to maintaining their vehicles in a way that minimises diesel emissions. There are positive attributes to your business by participating in the Clean Fleet programme.
Vehicles are an integral part of our community. However, along with the significant benefits they bring to modern life, there are some costs. Vehicle emissions are the key by-product of motor vehicle use and have a significant impact at both the local and global levels.
Your organisation can save money with potential fuel tax credits through the Australian Taxation Office if you operate heavy vehicles more than 4.5 tonnes gross vehicle mass (GVM). By participating in the nationally accredited programme, your organisation can promote and market itself as being environmentally aware and responsible.
Diesel exhausts emissions are a major source of fine particle pollution and impact on the environment as they contribute 60 per cent of all particulate emissions from road transport.
The benefits of participation in this nationally recognised accreditation is that it is good for business not just the environment. Adhering to this accreditation can provide cost saving initiatives that Elite Compliance Consulting can support:
Why become a Clean Fleet Participant?
Being clean will save you money, including aspects such as:
- Less maintenance.
- Fewer breakdowns.
- Better fuel consumption.
- Improved vehicle performance.
- Improved vehicle reliability.
- Improved vehicle resale value.
- Less chance of receiving a smoky vehicle fine.
Environmental credentials are an increasingly important aspect of business management, and this will assist in allowing you to promote your business as being environmentally aware and responsible. This public recognition will help enhance your company’s reputation, as well as accessing promotional materials:
- Labels for participating fleet vehicles.
- A Certificate of Accreditation for display in your place of business.
- The Clean Fleet logo.
- A style guide. This includes how and where the Clean Fleet name and logo can be used and suggestions on ways you can promote yourself as a Clean Fleet Participant.
Click here for more details on the accreditation process.