Sustainability Centre: central hub for sustainable fleet management

Modern fleet managers face the dual challenge of enhancing operational efficiency while minimising environmental impact. Geotab’s Sustainability Centre, now fully integrated within the MyGeotab platform, is a helpful tool offering comprehensive insights into both traditional fuel consumption and electric vehicle (EV) energy usage.

Sustainability Center for monitoring fleet environmental performance

The Sustainability Centre within the MyGeotab platform, is designed to provide fleet managers with a centralised hub for monitoring and managing their fleet’s environmental performance. By consolidating a broad range of data points it enables users to make informed decisions aimed at reducing their fleet’s carbon footprint.

Key features and benefits

• Holistic Monitoring: The platform offers detailed metrics on fuel and energy economy, emissions intensity, and preventable idling events, allowing fleet managers to assess and improve their fleet’s sustainability performance.

• Simplified Integration: As a built-in feature of MyGeotab, the Sustainability Centre eliminates the need for additional downloads or manual data entry, streamlining the user experience and ensuring seamless access to critical information.

• Electrification Opportunities: Provides a high-level view into the fleet's electrification potential and links to the Electric Vehicle suitability Assessment (EVSA) so that fleets can run a detailed analysis of their electrification potential including financial factors.

Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA)

The Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) is designed to support fleet managers in transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to EVs. By evaluating vehicle usage patterns and operational requirements, the EVSA recommends specific models of EV replacements for existing fleet vehicles.

It now includes improved automatic vehicle-type detection that ensures that EVs of the same type get recommended for the existing fleet vehicles.This enhancement, alongside its expanded database of region-specific vehicle models, ensures that fleet managers in diverse markets in Southeast Asia and Australia receive tailored recommendations that simplify the EV transition process.

Addressing regional needs in Australia and Southeast Asia

The Sustainability Centre is particularly relevant for markets such as Australia and Southeast Asia, where there is a growing interest in fleet electrification and sustainability. For instance in Australia, the focus is on expanding EV charging infrastructure, to support widespread adoption.

In Singapore, the government has a comprehensive plan to expand charging networks and a strong focus on sustainability, including battery health and recycling. Another country in Southeast Asia - Malaysia, is still in the early stages of EV adoption. Geotab has responded to these regional needs by enhancing its Electric Vehicle Suitability Assessment (EVSA) to include a comprehensive range of makes and models available in these markets, providing a tailored experience for fleet managers.

Supporting broader sustainability initiatives

Geotab’s commitment to sustainability extends beyond individual fleet management tools. The company has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040, a decade earlier than the Paris Agreement’s goal, underscoring Geotab’s dedication to leading sustainability initiatives for a greener future.

Conclusion

Geotab’s Sustainability Centre serves as a comprehensive tool for fleet managers aiming to enhance their fleet’s sustainability. By providing detailed insights into fuel and energy usage, emissions, and electrification opportunities, it empowers users to make informed decisions that align with both operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. As the transportation industry continues to evolve, EVSA will continue to be a great tool in driving the transition towards more sustainable fleet operations.