New Electric Vehicle Fleets Boost Our Sustainability Efforts

If you're passionate about sustainability like we are, you'll want to hear about some exciting steps we're taking!

After winning the Samsara Connected Operations Award for Excellence in Driver Engagement, our team is excited to introduce the next steps for our fleets.

This article explains our progress toward a more eco-friendly future and provides more information about the award-winning technology we are using.

We recently added electric and hybrid vehicles to our fleet

This commitment to eco-friendly practices is something to celebrate!

Imagine those bright pink Mini Electrics driving around your city.

Operations Manager John Murray uses one in Glasgow, while Depot Manager Larry Begley is behind the wheel in Edinburgh.

These practical vehicles are a visible reminder of our commitment to sustainability.

Our Managing Director, Kevin Moon, has expressed our goal well: "The electric cars show our commitment to sustainable working practices." We’re excited to track their impact and plan to add more in the future.

We're also exploring options for special electric drainage vehicles, which shows our readiness to embrace innovation.

For more information on our drainage vehicles, read our article on the state-of-the-art drainage vehicles we deployed for Thames Water.

Installing fast EV charging infrastructure

Another positive step is installing fast chargers at our depots in Glasgow and Edinburgh, building on what we have in Manchester.

These chargers support our electric fleet and show we’re planning for the future.

Reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption

We are also changing our practices due to rising fuel prices. We now park larger vehicles safely overnight at worksites.

This helps teams travel in smaller vehicles, reducing fuel use and carbon emissions.

Safe driving practices

We adopted a new vehicle tracking system called Samsara. It gives real-time data that promotes safe and economical driving.

Regional Manager Stevie Fairbairn says that safe driving and sustainability go together to lower maintenance costs and help vehicles last longer.

Join the sustainability journey with Lanes

By embracing the changes we lead, you're participating in the conversation about building a more sustainable future.

Our journey reminds us that every small step counts and collectively contributes to larger environmental goals.

For more information on how our team works hard to save our sewers and seas, read our article about our staff participating in the unblocktober campaign.

So, as you move forward, let this inspire you to think about how you, too, can make a difference in your daily life.

Together, we can promote sustainability and pave the way for greener practices in our communities.