Transporting environmental change

Its five-year plan (2008-2012) aims to: 1. Reduce carbon footprint of diesels by utilising new technology and 10% bio-diesel from sustainable sources; 2. Reduce vehicle-CO2 emissions by 15% (per case delivered); 3. Train all drivers in fuel-efficient driving; 4. Trial alternative-fuel vehicles, such as those powered by electricity, hydrogen fuel cells and bio-ethanol and 5. Reduce business air travel by 30% through video, web and tele-conferencing.

Musgrave’s ‘double decker’ trailers increase the capacity of each delivery vehicle by 58%. New in-cab technology allows drivers to view real-time fuel efficiency

performance and enables managers to identify potential areas for improvement. A new GPRS system on 50 vehicles has been tailored to help drivers analyse performance. Ongoing driver training incorporates fuel efficiency targets and a collective rewards scheme.