Electric fleet award kudos

Peel Ports Group received a GREENFLEET award in recognition of it saving an average of 132 g/km of CO2 per vehicle, equating to 31.81 tonnes of CO2 reduction every year.

“Being recognised for our efforts to become more sustainable is a fantastic, progressive achievement for the Group,” said Mark Whitworth, CEO at Peel Ports.

“It is essential that we, as a business, are able to keep the supply chain going and facilitate economic growth at a national and regional level. But to be able to do this sustainably, while making a continued effort to minimise the environmental impact of our operations, is a real game-changer.

Green transition

The award win comes off the back of the group’s recent commitment to become net zero by 2040 and recognises its ongoing work to lower emissions by delivering fuel efficiency programmes, green fleet management and driver awareness training.

Phase two of the transition of the port’s fleet is already underway, with plans to deliver an additional 31 electric vehicles in 2022, thereby creating an entirely electric fleet.

The group recently unveiled many new initiatives to drive forward a more sustainable agenda, including using electrical alternatives to machinery and equipment.

It has also invested more than £1.2bn across the last decade on sustainable infrastructure and technology to future proof its operations. This has included the delivery of energy-efficient cranes, LED lighting and choosing sustainable, low emission equipment and suppliers.

The GREENFLEET Awards ceremony took place on 1 December at the British Motor Museum in Warwick, with the awards presented by comedian, impressionist, writer and actress Ronni Ancona.

Malcolm Oliver-White, a fleet manager at Peel Ports was also among the individuals commended for the Private Sector Fleet Manager of the Year Award at the ceremony.

This category recognised individuals working in the private sector that have demonstrated a commitment to making carbon reduction a priority in their daily duties.