New LERs guide to help save fuel and cut emissions

The Logistics Emission Reduction Scheme has launched a free guide to help all road operators, from owner-operators upwards, reduce their use of diesel.

Available on the LERS website, it provides readers with advice from industry leading companies on how to save money and lower emissions by reducing fuel use in their diesels fleets.

“The average emissions from LERS members are close to 13% lower per vehicle km than the industry average,” said Rebecca Kite, Environment Policy Manager at the FTA, which administers the scheme.  “For the most part, operators have achieved this reduction by using their existing diesel fleets more efficiently, rather than adopting alternatively powered vehicles.

“We recognise that not every business is able to transition to alternatively-fuelled vehicles; that is why we have identified six quick wins to reduce fuel use.  From reducing empty running and aerodynamics to route optimisation and telematics, there are steps operators of all fleet sizes and budget considerations can take. 

“These techniques also have the potential to dramatically cut fuel bills.  Different strategies will be more effective for different types of operations; this guide offers advice on where and when these options are appropriate.”

LERS is a free-to-join scheme which helps members record, reduce and report emissions.  To view the guide, please visit  http://lers.org.uk/home/how-to-reduce-your-emissions