NAFA Thanks Charter Member Organizations For Participation With Sustainable Fleet Standard Program Testing
NAFA Fleet Management Association and CALSTART have recently received the first-wave beta testing data from Charter Members in the development of the revolutionary Sustainable Fleet Standard Program. 40 Charter Member organizations have recognized the benefits of what a truly sustainable fleet can be, and are helping to create a solution that guides conscientious organizations through the process for replicating it.
The resulting Sustainable Fleet Standard tool, tentatively projected to be released in the first quarter of 2015, will signify a revolutionary step in how fleets define and adhere to sustainable practices.
"These Charter Member organizations have stepped up to help NAFA and CALSTART create and truly prove this tool," said NAFA Chief Executive Officer Phillip E. Russo, CAE. "Some of the most prestigious fleets in North America have seen the value of this program, how it can hone the practices and actions required to be a sustainable fleet, and have said, 'Yes, we must be an integral part of this process.' NAFA wanted to take the opportunity to recognize them and their commitment. They exemplify the innovative spirit and excellence within the fleet profession."
Sustainable Fleet Standard Program Test Group, Wave One:
Chesterfield County, Virginia; City of Sacramento; DBI Services; Florida Power & Light; GE; Konecrane, Inc.; Ontario Ministry of Transportation; Pepsi/Frito-Lay; Time Warner Cable; and Yale University.
Sustainable Fleet Standard Program Test Group, Wave Two:
ARAMARK; City of Boston, Massachusetts; City of Dublin, Ohio; City of Minneapolis, Minnesota; City of Oakland, California; City of St. Louis, Missouri; County of Sonoma, California; Johnson Controls Inc.; Port Authority of NY & NJ; Republic Services; and Safelite AutoGlass.
Sustainable Fleet Standard Program Analysis Team:
City of Lakewood, Colorado; City of Roanoke, Virginia; City of Santa Monica, California; City of Takoma Park, Maryland; County of Monterey, California; EA Sween; Georgia Power & Light; Hawai’i Gas; Hayward Lumber Co.; Indiana University; Palm Beach County, Florida; Peak Adventure Travel; University of Illinois; University of LaVerne; and Verizon.
"NAFA’s central role in the fleet industry will help this program create a tipping point for sustainable transportation," said John Boesel, President and CEO of CALSTART. "We’re working with NAFA to make sure the Standard is strong, but easy to use by any fleet, whether just starting out or far down the road on sustainable operations."
The second wave of participating organizations will begin their work with the Sustainable Fleet Standard Program tool in late-October, with the final Analysis Team providing review toward the end of 2014. More information will become available as testing concludes, prior to the launch of the Sustainable Fleet Program tool. To follow progress and find out more, please visit www.NAFASustainable.org