Noel Matthews – Fleet Manager
Matthews.ie - Our background Founded in 1995 North east of Ireland 2004 – M1 commuter service launched Tour specialists Corporate travel Industry innovators
Matthews.ie - Success through innovation 2007 – Fleet at 24 vehicles New routes added Cornerstones of success 2014 – 65 employees and growing 4,500 passengers carried daily 35 coaches
Matthews.ie - A company of firsts 1 st Irish & UK passenger transport company with ISO – 2 nd in World 1 st Irish road passenger transport company with ISO st transport company to win SEAI Energy Efficiency Award (2010) Won SEAI Energy Awareness Award (2012) Won RSA Leading Lights Safety Award (2009) – Alcolock
The reason for change In 12 months the price of diesel grew by 30% €300,000 The fuel rebate was axed €345,000 Total Cost €645,000
The road to change CTTC Cora Collins (CEO) SEI Energy Map Course Authentic Solutions Conor Molloy Energy Management Tools & Info Fuel Savings €€€ Savings
Energy Mapping – Pillar 1: Commit 10 companies joined up It became very clear very fast how easy it is to save fuel
Pillar 2: Identify GPS Tracking Engine Idling Time – 4 hours/day Fuel Management System Average 30 ltrs/100km
Pillar 3: Plan Engine Idling = 1 hour/day (from 4 hours) Average litres per 100km = 28.5 (from 30)
Pillar 4: Take action Employee Awareness Through Eco Drive Training Vehicle Management Eco Max Vehicle Settings
Pillar 5: Review 2008 Final 18 weeks Company Savings Cash €20,037 Fuel 17,226 L 175 MWh Kg of Co2 46,168
Pillar 2: Identify Reinforcement by facts
Pillar 3: Plan The drivers’ journey Gather Data & Analyse Develop Annual Fuel Management Plan Individual Phone-calls (Awareness) Give General Information & Advice Invite a Driver onto the Fuel Team Starting Giving Specific Detail (Frequent Drivers) Recognise Weekly Top 5 ECO drive training as part of induction Leader-board End of Year & Monthly
Pillar 4: Take Action Getting the message across
Pillar 5: Review Employee Awareness
Total savings up to August 2014 Cash €540,000 Fuel 420,500 ltrs 4,272 Mwh 1,127,010kg of CO2
The graph of success
Added benefits Economic competitive advantage Passenger comfort Reduced driver fatigue and stress Maintenance – less wear & tear Reduced windscreen replacements
Thank You from Matthews.ie