Carbon offsetting cost example
- Citroen DS3 1.6 e-HDi Airdream Dstyle
- Carbon Emissions: 87g/km CO2
2.1 tonnes of carbon emissions in 15,000 miles - Cost to offset 6.301 tonnes over 36 months = £4.05 per month
MANY UK businesses are seeking ways to reduce their company vehicles’ CO2 emissions, usually to help their employees with their benefit in kind tax liability. Of course, low emission vehicles tend to be more economical to run, so the fuel savings benefit the company, too.
But carbon offsetting in itself is not as widely practised – companies often don’t realise that by choosing to do so as part of their corporate social responsibility, it can ultimately result in more business for them.
This is because running a greener fleet will help clients understand a business’s ethics; by reducing its carbon footprint, it is showing commitment to the environment.
There are lots of companies that support this practice and will, as a result, give preference to any businesses that are actively demonstrating their commitment with an in-house carbon reduction programme, especially when it has been certified by a third party.
Carbon offsetting could give you the green edge for more business
UK Carline has offered its clients the chance to lease vehicles and fleets on a green driving, green leasing or carbon neutral basis since 2009. Jonathan Nolan, General Manager at UK Carline, explains;
“We have calculated the CO2 output that our vehicles will produce during the period of the contract – by investing in ethical and credible carbon reduction projects around the world we will offset the carbon produced. UK Carline is committed to the environment and our customers; we pride ourselves in helping them achieve their own specific carbon neutral or carbon reduction targets.
