1. Mark Fell, Associate
Transport & Travel Research Ltd

2. Introduction to ECO Stars
A FREE Membership Scheme for van, truck, bus and coach operators
Recognition to operators for existing best practice in:
Fleet Composition
Operational Management
Reduce fuel consumption – meaning reduced operating costs, reduced vehicle emissions and improved air quality
Encourage use of further fuel efficiency measures

3. Origins and Development
Part of the South Yorkshire Care4Air campaign
Funded by the 4 South Yorkshire Authorities, supported by NHS Barnsley and DEFRA
Impact of Transport on Local AQ ever greater
Engage, reward and encourage Fleet Operators to operate cleaner fleets
Development from August 2008
Launch 20th January 2009
30+ Members (Household names and smaller, local operators)
5,000+ vehicles registered
Now expanded to Mid-Devon

4. Target Audiences
Fleet operators of light and heavy goods vehicles, buses and coaches
All sizes of operators and sectors
Based in and/or operating within South Yorkshire and Mid-Devon
Other local businesses

5. Application and Assessment
5 Star Recognition for individual vehicles
Euro engine standard, type of fuel used, exhaust after-treatment
plus ‘booster’ stars for in-cab technology
5 Star Recognition for overall operation
Percentage of fleet achieving minimum star ratings
Evidence of fuel management process, driver skills development, vehicle specification, use of supporting systems and performance monitoring

6. Benefits to Operators Recognition for current operational practices
Support in implementing measures to help improve performance, potentially leading to higher operational star ratings over time and reduce costs and vehicle emissions
Opportunities to raise operational and environmental profile, particularly in the eyes of other operators, customers and local communities
Star rating certificate for overall operation
‘Road map’ for improved operational efficiency
Advice from operational efficiency specialists
FREE ongoing guidance to progress to higher star ratings

7. Local Authority Benefits
A tool to help with:
Reduction in Air Pollution (NOX, PM10)
Reduction in CO2 Emissions
Meeting EU and National (Local Air Quality Management Area) targets
Importantly, builds a communication channel with local freight and transport operators

8. Existing Members Include

9. Evaluation – Emissions Reduction
The 2010 Environmental Evaluation used two ‘case study’ fleets to examine the trajectory of environmental progress made from participation in the scheme:
Clipper Logistics
Doncaster Council
The evaluation focused on the environmental progress seen as a result of the fleet review and replacement policies and practices in place within each of these two fleets.
Note that other measures within the ECO stars programme, such as fuel management, driving training and anti-idling measures, also help to reduce emissions.

10. Methodology
The fleet profile for four years was examined for the two operators:
At registration – the data provided when joining the scheme.
Start 2010 – the actual profile of the fleet registered with the scheme.
Start 2011 – the estimated profile of the scheme
Start 2012 – the predicted profile of the scheme
The fleet information was analysed to identify the types and numbers of vehicles complying with each vehicle emission standard - known as Euro standards, and consequently the emissions.
Keep? Or delete?

11. Evaluation - Emissions Reduction
Scheme Evaluation – based on ‘road map’ measures provided
Profiled for four years
LA Fleet
25% cut in NOx, 50% cut in PM10
3PL Fleet
50% cut in NOx, 75% cut in PM10
Fleet renewal has a significant
impact in a short timescale

13. The Future (1) Continue to develop the scheme in South Yorkshire
Rolling out in Mid-Devon
AQMA Crediton and Cullompton
MDDC liked ECO Stars Concept
Successfully applied for DEFRA Grant
Launched March 2010
Gregory Distribution, Sainsburys, Clipper Logistics, NEXT, Mid Devon DC Refuse Fleet, Stagecoach
LSTF application to extend across Devon submitted

14. Thanks for listening Mark Fell Associate
Transport & Travel Research (TTR)