Europcar has dramatically cut CO2 emissions on its own company car fleet through a range of eco-focused measures.

Europcar has slashed CO2 emissions on new vehicles delivered to employees by 85% over the 18 months since firms partnered

Working with CBVC Vehicle Management, it’s slashed CO2 emissions on new vehicles delivered to employees by 85% over the 18 months since firms partnered, compared with the legacy fleet.

CBVC is driving Europcar’s employee switch to EVs by using whole-life costs to generate multi-brand vehicle lists.

As part of the emission reduction scheme, CBVC Vehicle Management created a Driver Vehicle Selection Portal. This makes it easy for company car drivers to select an EV, using technology, video reviews and vehicle trade-up options. It also allows cash allowance drivers to opt back into the company car scheme, enabling them to capitalise on ultra-low BiK rates for EVs.

CBVC’s multi-bid acquisition and enhanced levels of service are also delivering lower costs for the Europcar business.

The clear focus on reducing emissions aligns with Europcar Mobility Group’s ‘One Sustainable Fleet’ decarbonisation strategy.

Ron Santiago, managing director, Europcar Mobility Group UK, said: “We know that we must ‘walk the talk’ when it comes to reducing carbon emissions and that has to start with our own company car fleet. It’s great to see our colleagues enthusiastically embracing zero emissions with almost all of those who opt for a company vehicle now driving electric.

“By making the process straight-forward for Europcar employees to understand their company car options, CBVC is helping them and us make the switch more easily.”

Mike Manners, managing director of CBVC Vehicle Management, added: “Electric vehicle take up has been incredibly strong at Europcar Mobility Group UK – it’s currently over 90%. We’re delighted to see the success of the programme to date and the associated carbon emission reduction is significant.”