Hull City Council’s transport fleet shortlisted for a green award
In the last 12 months the Council has doubled the number of battery electric vehicles
Hull City Council has been shortlisted in the national Green Fleet Awards.
The Green Fleet Awards recognises those tackling climate change with their private or public vehicles to help improve air quality.
Hull are in the category for those with more than 300 vehicles that can demonstrate a reduction in emissions through fuel efficiency.
In 2019, transport was the largest emitter of greenhouse gases producing over a quarter (27%) of the UK's total emissions.
As a result, the Council has doubled the number of battery electric vehicles over the past 12 months.
Cllr Rosie Nicola, Portfolio Holder for Environmental Services, Hull City Council said:
“I am thrilled that Hull City Council has been shortlisted for the prestigious national Green Fleet Awards. It demonstrates the extent of the ongoing action being taken by the council to combat climate change and our serious commitment to creating a zero-emission fleet.
"As one of the largest fleet operators in the region, we have a responsibility to lead by example and set the standard for alternatively fueled vehicles; and we are doing just that.”
The final will take place on Wednesday 1 December 2021 at the British Motor Museum in Warwick.