Fuel offset - 5,336 tonnes CO₂-e

Our vision at Sensis is to be a corporate responsibility leader in Australia. We believe that how we do business is as important as what we do. Our corporate responsibility policy is to;

- Contribute to society in an ecologically sustainable manner
- Provide an inspiring, rewarding and happy place to work
- Create value in an open and transparent manner
- Earn the trust of the community.

Accordingly, Sensis’ corporate responsibility commitment is ‘in making lives simpler for every Australian every day, we commit to being ethical, sustainable and accountable with all our stakeholders in all operations’.

Our partnership with Greenfleet to offset the emissions from our 705 strong vehicle fleet, is one part of a spectrum of activities and initiatives upon which we are constantly building to achieve our vision.

For more information about our corporate responsibility program visit our website.  

Fuel Offset - 1,280 tonnes CO₂-e

In 2005/06, DFEEST began to offset the carbon emissions from its long term vehicle fleet and in 2006/07 is proud to announce that the entire long term vehicle fleet is offset.

DFEEST has approximately 220 vehicles that travel over 4.8 million kilometres per year in providing its core business of developing the state’s workforce, skills base and lifelong learning opportunities.

We have approximately 3,400 staff that are located across more than 60 sites throughout South Australia, and are strongly committed to reducing our impact on the environment. Our collaboration with Greenfleet is a win-win for all participants and encourages re-vegetation of depleted native forests in South Australia.

The department continues to increase its alternate fuelled vehicle fleet and has approved new policy which mandates where appropriate, vehicles to have duel fuel capability and also added focus to use more 4 cylinder vehicles in the greater Adelaide metropolitan area.

123 vehicles

At Spotlight we believe our business presents great potential to effect positive change.  By partnering with Greenfleet, Spotlight will offset the emissions of its 123 fleet cars and reduce its overall carbon footprint.

Spotlight understands that the world is changing and climate change is a huge challenge facing this generation. As a large Australian owned company we have a responsibility in playing our part in restoring the environment and ensuring a healthy planet for future generations.

This partnership is one of many programs Spotlight is undertaking across its business to further underpin its environmental commitment. Spotlight is a 100% Australian owned retail company with over 100 stores in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Hong Kong.

39 vehicles

Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. For more than 80 years, Caterpillar Inc. has been making progress possible and driving positive and sustainable change on every continent.

The company is also a leading services provider through Caterpillar Financial Services, Caterpillar Remanufacturing Services, Caterpillar Logistics Services and Progress Rail Services. More information is available at http://www.cat.com.

Caterpillar strives to make intelligent choices that will allow both our company and our planet to prosper. We believe the sustainability of our world and the sustainability of our business are inseparable.

Based on Greenfleet’s reputation, and their ability to provide a practical and well-managed carbon abatement program, Caterpillar is proud to support Greenfleet’s program.

40 vehicles

ecowash mobile is 100% Australian owned and operated.  In just 3 years, ecowash mobile has grown into a multi-award winning international franchise operation with over 100 mobile units servicing all states of Australia, the Middle East, Europe and the USA - establishing itself as the no.1 mobile waterless car washing franchise in the world.

An “ecowash” uses an exclusive product range to wash, polish and protect using a simple and efficient 2-in-1 process. The entire process is environmentally friendly and totally waterless which means that an ecowash can be done anywhere – in a car park, on the street or even on the showroom floor.

In recognition of both providing a service that reduces water usage, ecowash mobile has recently been granted the Smart Approved WaterMark.

A complete range of services, from a basic ecowash right through to a full detail (an “extreme ecowash”), ensures ecowash mobile has a broad client base ranging from individual car owners, through to car dealers, smash repairers and corporate fleets. presently ecowash mobile saves approximately 315,000 litres of water per week when compared to traditional car washing methods*, and has saved over 27 million litres since its inception in Australia alone.

For more information on ecowash mobile, our services or the opportunity to own your own ecowash mobile franchise call 1800 ecowash (1800 326 927) or visit www.ecowash.com.au.

* Based on traditional water-based car washing which uses 180 litres of water per wash (figure from Sydney Water).

1 tree per engine powered forklift sold during 2008

Toyota Material Handling is committed to achieving the highest possible environmental standards. It shares the same environmental aims and global earth charter as its ultimate parent company, the Toyota Motor Corporation, which has been honoured by the United Nations for its efforts.

It is celebrating the 40th anniversary of the supply of Toyota Industrial Equipment in Australia by partnering with Greenfleet to plant a tree for every Toyota engine powered forklift delivered throughout 2008. The commitment will see up to 3,000 trees planted by Greenfleet on behalf of Toyota Material Handling.

Toyota Material Handling supplies the widest range of forklifts and battery-electric warehouse products available in Australia from a single supplier. Its three world renowned brands – Toyota, BT Lift Trucks and Raymond Forklifts – represent a unique combination of counterbalance forklifts, electric powered pallet trucks, stackers, order pickers, reach trucks and narrow aisle equipment.

For more information please visit www.toyotamaterialhandling.com.au

More than 1,000 cars to be offset per year

For every Retail and fleet vehicle sold, Callaghan Motors of Warrnambool will fund the planting of 17 native Australian trees.

This will mean that every year, our natural environment will benefit significantly with more than 17,000 new trees being planted via the financial input from Callaghan Motors on behalf of their customers.

Callaghan Motors of Warrnambool are currently celebrating their 75th birthday having first opened the doors in 1933. The business has been operated wholly and solely by three generations of the Callaghan family on the one site in Fairy Street, Warrnambool.

Situated at the end of the Great Ocean Road in Victoria, Callaghan Motors take their social and environmental responsibilities very seriously. This carbon offset program is the latest addition to a long line of community based initiatives aimed at contributing in a meaningful way to the local community that has supported Callaghan Motors so well over the years.

Visit www.callaghanmotors.com for more information.
 

143 vehicles
Urban Maintenance Systems Pty Ltd is a specialist provider of Infrastructure and Facilities Maintenance Services to Government, Local Government and Private Sector clients throughout Australia.

For every vehicle bought or leased UMS will fund the planting of 17 native trees - with a current fleet of 143 vehicles, this ensures that 2,431 trees are planted to assist in offsetting our carbon emissions.

Sustainability is one of UMS’s core values which the entire organisation is committed to.

As well as meeting present needs we also take into account future needs including the cost to the environment and depletion of natural resources.
To ensure this key value is met we have implemented an Environmental Management System that meets the requirements of ISO 14001, Federal and State Legislation and the organisation’s requirements.

10% of annual profits

Our dedicated team are committed to our clients realising their dreams and visions, and are here to make a difference to each and every opportunity, whether a concert or festival, a feature film, TV series or commercial, a corporate event of any size, for any audience, a wedding or private function… we make a difference!

We are passionate about the conservation and revegetation of our environment, and are committed to putting back what we take from our precious global resources. 

To offset our company's emissions we pledge 10% of our annual profit to Greenfleet and their mission of the revival of over 400 hectares of natural habitat in South East Queensland. As a business we are very proud to be a supporter of Greenfleet and the work that they do. 

When doing business with Phoenix you too can make a difference and be assured that our environment is protected and cared for, for generations to come.

Fuel Offset

"We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children" -  Navajo (Native American tribe) proverb

Star Rent A Car is a newly formed and rapidly expanding car rental company based on the Gold Coast - servicing Gold Coast and Brisbane metropolitan areas, as well as south east Queensland and northern New South Wales. 

We at Star Rent A Car strongly dismiss the myth that environmental best practices and economic success are mutually exclusive.  Greenfleet is a shining example of how easy and cost effective it is to realise our full potential while reducing our impact on Planet Earth.

To this end, we also utilise biodegradable cleaning products, recycled water and 'dry-washing' techniques to maintain our vehicles, wherever possible.  We exclusively use ethanol blended fuels, such as E10, and encourage all of our clients to do the same.  We recycle any waste that is suitable for safe recycling, generated by our business and personal activities.

We feel that for real and sustainable change to occur in our current climate, all sectors of society - including governments and the private sector, as well as the general public - have to take a united stance on environmental issues.  Therefore as a small company we are very proud of our association with Greenfleet and encourage all others - including our client base - to become actively involved in this important cause.

21 vehicles

The Australian Securities and Investments Commission enforces company and financial services laws to protect consumers, investors and creditors.  We regulate and inform the public about Australian companies, financial markets, financial services organisations and professionals who deal and advise in investments, superannuation, insurance, deposit taking and credit.

Under our environmental policy, we are committed to continuously improving our environmental performance.

ASIC's Sydney office, our largest, is certified to International Standard ISO14001:2004 Environmental Management Systems. There has been continuous improvement in our environmental program, including increased recycling and the setting of targets.

A number of initiatives have been implemented nationally, including energy monitoring and duplex printing.   We have reduced the size of our car fleet and where possible have reduced the size of our vehicles, as well as improving the number of vehicles with a Green Vehicle Guide rating of 10.5 or better.  Our membership of Greenfleet is supported as a means of offsetting emissions from our vehicle fleet.

We are exploring a range of strategies for further improvement of our environmental performance and reduction of our carbon footprint.

Fuel Offset - coach tours + 1 car

Award winning national tour operator Northern Highland Travel is on the road to carbon neutrality.  Managing Director Jenny Aitchison has announced that all carbon emissions for domestic tours operated by the company will be offset in an arrangement with Greenfleet.

"We have been cosidering options for reducing our carbon footprint for the last six months.  The travel industry contributes approximately 1% of all carbon emissions and, of all travel modalities, coaches have the lowest emissions of greenhouse cases per passenger kilometre - less than motorcycles, heavy and light rail and air transport.  Wile the footprint of our industry is small, it is important that all Australian companies play their part.  The environment is something we all need to act on individually and take responsibility in order to achieve global results."

"While we complete the upgrading of all our fleet to meet the European 3 emission standards in March 2007, we wanted to do more."

"We considered the options offered by airlines, where passengers can opt in to pay for environmental offsets as an additional ticket cost - however we believe that all transport providers need to tae leadership on this issue and, consequently, we will be fully funding our domestic coach emissions out of our existing fares at NO EXTRA COST to our passengers. It is a little bit we can do to help preserve our environment for future generations."

"We will be considering options in the near future for passengers to offset their airfares purchased from airline operators."

For more information about Northern Highland Travel and the services they provide, visit their website.