Energy Saving Trust (EST) has relaunched the pledge for fleet operators – the Clean Van Commitment (CVC).
EST is administering the CVC, offering support to companies who commit to switching their petrol and diesel vans to electric by 2027 for those that are 3.5 tons and under, and by 2032 for those that are over 3.5 tons.
Nearly 9,000 battery electric vans were registered in 2022, a year-on-year increase of 55.7%. Yet currently, only 1 in 18 van registrations are categorised as an EV as opposed to 1 in 9 passenger car registrations.
Free support that CVC signatories will receive includes exclusive masterclasses tailored to their specific challenges; knowledge sharing user forums; and newsletters highlighting industry news, case studies and resources.
Launched by Global Action Plan in 2018, the CVC had over 50 signatories, including some of UK’s largest fleet operators, including Yorkshire Water and Northern Lincolnshire and Goole NHS Foundation Trust. The CVC is supported by the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) and the Department for Transport (DfT).
Find out more about the Clean Van Commitment and how to register.
