Only 53% of commercial fleets in the UK have a ‘robust’ strategy for net zero transport, research from Bridgestone Mobility Solutions has claimed.
According to the Keener to be Greener study, conducted among 300 fleet decision-makers, more than a third (34%) also believe their current technology systems are insufficient to help them manage the environmental impact of their vehicles.
The findings come despite more than half (57%) acknowledging that the reputational benefits of having a sustainable fleet would lead to increased business for their company.
“Transport electrification is gathering pace but establishing a management strategy for fleet decarbonisation is viewed by many as a challenging undertaking,” said Andrea Manenti, vice president, north region, Bridgestone EMIA.
“Not only must businesses plan for transitioning to EVs, but also for optimising their operations – from maximising electric miles to ensuring effective charging, maintenance and service delivery.”
A lack of specialist EVs for different business uses was cited by 47% of fleets as the main barrier to EV adoption, closely followed by a lack of rapid charging infrastructure (41%).
The study also found that more than half (56%) believe transport decarbonisation risks being held back by competing business interests, while 61% claim a cultural shift is needed within their company for it to be embraced by all business stakeholders.
