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5 Stars for DS Smith UK Logistics

DS Smith UK Logistics has scored the highest accolade in the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme for their work to reduce vehicle emissions and tackle air pollution.

This council run scheme provides businesses with a star rating that rates individual vehicles and overall fleet operations to recognise levels of operational and environmental performance.  The scheme also helps raise awareness among operators of commercial vehicles of the role they can play in helping to improve local air quality, through improved fleet environmental performance.

The ECO Stars assessment is based on six key pillars which make up fleet operational efficiency and one area particularly  focused on for the past year by UK Logistics is the driver skills development, utilizing their two driver trainers to focus on basic driver behaviours.

  1. Fleet Composition
  2. Fuel Management
  3. Driver Skills Development
  4. Vehicle Specification and preventative Maintenance
  5. IT Support Systems
  6. Performance Monitoring and Management

Cllr David Simmonds, cabinet member for environmental and rural affairs at the council, said:

"It is great to see local companies scoring highly in the ECO stars scheme. If we want to tackle air pollution, we need to work together to reduce emissions. The companies are leading by example, showing that they take the issue seriously. They understand the benefits for their own businesses, as well as the local community, and I hope this encourages even more businesses to join the scheme."

For more information about the ECO Stars Fleet Recognition Scheme visit www.ecostars-uk.com 

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