We have been shortlisted for a national green business award
We have been shortlisted for a prestigious UK Green Business Award, recognising our innovative approach to reducing emissions through fleet electrification.
We have been named a finalist in the Transport Project of the Year category, which celebrates projects that successfully reduce the environmental impact of transport and promote more sustainable ways of travelling.
The awards, which take place on 24 June in London, recognise organisations leading the way in sustainability and innovation across the UK.
Our submission focused on our ambitious programme to decarbonise our fleet – one of the largest contributors to our scope 1 GHG emissions – through the rollout of electric vehicles and supporting infrastructure.
With 50,000 homes and more than 120,000 customers, we have embedded sustainability at the heart of our corporate strategy. Fleet emissions alone previously accounted for more than 3000 tonnes of CO2 annually, making it a key area for targeted improvement.
Through a strategic and phased approach, we have:
- Introduced electric and plug in hybrid vehicles across our fleet;
- Installed charging infrastructure at offices and colleagues’ homes;
- Delivered a comprehensive colleague engagement and training programme;
- Implemented telematics technology to improve driving efficiency.
This work has already delivered significant results, including:
- Around 550 tonnes of CO2 savings through electrification and improved driving behaviours;
- Strong colleague engagement with more than 90 per cent of drivers achieving high efficiency scores.
Lianne Taylor, our Director of Sustainability said: “We’re delighted to be shortlisted for this award. Decarbonising our fleet has been a major focus for us, and it’s fantastic to see the progress we’ve made recognised at a national level.
“This has been a real team effort, from building the right infrastructure to working closely with colleagues to make the transition as smooth as possible. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved so far and remain committed to going further.”
The project has also demonstrated wider benefits beyond environmental impact, including cost savings, improved operational performance and positive feedback from colleagues using the vehicles.
Looking ahead, we are continuing to expand our electric fleet, with a long term ambition to transition to a fully electric fleet by 2035, supporting our wider goal of achieving net zero.
Matthew Neale, our Head of Fleet said: “Being shortlisted for a UK Green Business Award is fantastic recognition of the progress we are making in reducing our environmental impact.
“Our fleet is one of the biggest contributors to our scope 1 emissions, so taking a strategic and proactive approach to electrification is essential. This project demonstrates how we can deliver meaningful carbon reductions while also improving efficiency and supporting our colleagues.
“We know there is still more to do, but this is an important step forward in our journey towards net zero and creating more sustainable homes and communities.”
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Photo caption : Platform Housing Group has been named a finalist in the Transport Project of the Year category, which celebrates projects that successfully reduce the environmental impact of transport and promote more sustainable ways of travelling.