Enhancing Fleet Efficiency & Sustainability at Vertas
Vertas, one of the largest integrated facilities management companies in Great Britain, has made significant strides in enhancing fleet efficiency and sustainability through its partnership with Trakm8, a leading fleet management specialist. Managing a diverse fleet of 313 vehicles—including vans, pool cars, mini-buses, and coaches—the company is committed to reducing its carbon footprint and reducing its ghg emissions by 90% by 2050 from a 2021 baseline year, with near-term target of reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030.
Trakm8’s industry-leading telematics technology, powered its Connect 330 plug-in devices, armed Vertas with real-time vehicle performance and driver behaviour data to optimise the efficiency of it’s fleet.
Results
Since the implementation of Trakm8’s solutions in early 2023, Vertas has achieved substantial environmental and financial outcomes. Trakm8’s technology, allows Vertas to optimise fuel usage and reduce carbon emissions. In addition, Vertas operates a pool fleet of 41 fully electric vehicles in collaboration with Suffolk County Council, which has led to the reduction of 56.35 tonnes of CO2 emissions annually.
In addition to the environmental benefits, the telematics system enabled Vertas to realise substantial cost savings across the fleet; including total estimated savings of £318,179 across fuel, maintenance and insurance premiums.
“Trakm8’s telematics technology allows us to manage vehicle and driver efficiency, which
is essential as we work toward our Net Zero target. Their plug-in solution was perfect for
our diverse fleet, with flexibility to upgrade as we continue to innovate.”
Lee Howes, Head of Fleet and Passenger Transport at Vertas.
