If you are looking for guidance on climate change and carbon dioxide, this unique subscription service provides a simple, straightforward and practical information guide with additional support to ensure your transport department understands the implications of climate change and carbon dioxide emissions policies on supply chain activities.
The service comprises of the following.
Carbonfta manual
The subscription is available in a web-only format, or if preferred, an A4 manual (paper is 80 per cent recycled and has achieved both NAPM recycled and FSC certification). Either format provides an easy to follow guide on how to record, report and reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
Regularly updated, the website (and loose leaf A4 manual) contains detailed, yet easy to understand, information and advice and is applicable to both van and light commercial vehicle operators as well as hgv operators.
Sections include:
Climate change
Familiarises readers with issues surrounding climate change. The nature and types of greenhouse
gases are examined, as is the increased political profile of climate
change which has stimulated public interest in reducing carbon
emissions.
Data and trends
The statistics and historical performance of the freight transport
sector in reducing its carbon dioxide footprint.
Policy and regulation
An overview of worldwide, European and UK policy on
climate change which is likely to influence the way in which supply
chains operate in the future.
Carbon management plans
Practical advice on establishing your own carbon management
plan, with information on recording, reporting and reducing carbon
dioxide emissions.
Emissions calculations
How to measure and monitor your fuel use patterns across a vehicle
fleet. You will be shown how to calculate your organisation's annual
carbon dioxide emissions using fuel records with workable examples
included.
Vehicles
A comprehensive guide on all aspects of your vehicle fleet with advice
on how to reduce your environmental impact by making the right decisions
on such things as vehicle specification, engine size and aerodynamics.
Drivers
The importance of your workforce in achieving your company's climate
change objectives. Advice and tips to help make drivers aware of their role in
reducing carbon dioxide emissions.
Fuel management and use of 'green' fuels
A comprehensive guide on fuel efficiency to reduce not only carbon
dioxide emissions but also costs. There is also a review of the green credentials and operational implications of using
alternative fuels such as biodiesel.
Journey planning
Make the best use of your existing IT to optimise your vehicle resource.
Additional subscription benefits
E-services
FREE Carbonfta website, providing access to all pages of the manual, and downloadable resource of templates, reports and forms
FREE Carbonfta e-new bulletins, keeping you up-to-date with latest developments
Member Advice Centre
FREE telephone access to a dedicated team of transport advisors, available 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, to provide instant advice and answers on any carbon-related questions.
Seminars and conferences
Carbon-related seminars and conferences (at additional cost) to present views and advice from experts first-hand and to facilitate networking.
For more information or to purchase a subscription please call 08717 11 22 22* or email memberservices@fta.co.uk
*Calls may be recorded for training purposes.