Economical and climate-friendly passenger transport
For many companies transport is the largest CO2 emitter. It is quite easy to reduce these emissions. This starts with a research about how transport can be done more economically and climate-friendly. Then value the alternatives of fossil transport on their environmental impact. In some countries the train drives on 100% green electricity, a bicycle or an electric car (charged with green electricity) does not cause any CO2 emissions. Take a look at the tips below for economical and climate-friendly passenger transport and ask the service providers on this page for their possibilities:
A car wastes energy with soft tires. By keeping a proper tire pressure you can save about 2 to 5 percent on fuelcosts. You should check tire pressure at least every two months.
When you’re driving a car, switch to a higher gear as soon as possible, and continue to drive in a steady speed in the highest gear. For all cars the advice is to switch to a higher gear between 2,000 and 2,500 rpm. In addition, look as far ahead as possible and anticipate to other traffic. If you notice that you need to reduce your speed or stop at a traffic light, then let go of the gas, do not disconnect and keep the car rolling in the gear it is in at that time.
As an employer, offer your employees (public) pool cars or car sharing programs. This way, people can come to their workplace or office by bicycle or public transportation and then use an electric or fuel-efficient car from there to visit clients. Also, an employer can depend the reward of travelled miles by the environmental quality of the choosen way of transportation.
Public transportation is one of the most energy efficient and thus environment friendly transportation options. Public transportation nowadays takes commuters to any desired destination quickly and safely. By using the train, bus, metro or tram as alternative personal transportation, you are brought from A to B in an energy efficient and environmentally friendly way.
A bicycle does not cause greenhouse gas emissions, cycling is healthy for body and mind and cycling is a cheap alternative way of transportation. Have a discussion with your employer about the possibilities of using the bicycle as a means of transportation.
