The programme supports local fleet operators to improve efficiency, reduce fuel consumption and emissions as well as make cost savings.
The Fife scheme has grown considerably from 2018 when it had 25 members initially. It now has 304 fleet operators as members who between them run 10,753 commercial vehicles, and 171 taxi and private hire operator members run 683 vehicles.
MGS Logistics Limited, a medium sized heavy haulage specialist with depots in Aberdeen, Rosyth, Great Yarmouth and Uithoorn in the Netherlands, is the 300th commercial fleet member.
Cllr Jan Wincott, Fife Council’s Spokesperson for Environment and Climate Change said: “I’m pleased to welcome MGS Logistics as a member of Fife ECO Stars Scheme and for them to contribute to the delivery of Fife’s Air Quality Strategy.
“Fife Council’s own fleet was the first council in Scotland to be awarded a 5-star rating from ECO Stars and it’s fantastic to see the Fife ECO Stars Fleet Recognition scheme continuing to recruit strongly with a year-on-year increase in the number of operators adopting ultra-low emission vehicles.”
Stuart McLean, ECO Stars Advisor added: “We are delighted to see the scheme grow and welcome its 300th member. Fife Council has consistently adopted a proactive approach towards reducing transport emissions and improving air quality in the local area. There are real benefits to joining the scheme, not only in terms of cost and fuel savings but to the environment.”
Stuart Paley, MGS Logistics’ HSEQ Manager said: “We are pleased to be the 300th commercial fleet operator in Fife to be awarded ECO Stars membership. It is a real win, win for our business by showing our customers that we are environmentally responsible and at the same time helping to maintain the good air quality we have in Fife.”
- Ends -
In the photo can be seen from left to right: Stuart Paley, HSE Manager, MGS Logistics Limited; Stuart McLean, ECO Stars Advisor TRL Limited; Kenny Bisset, Lead Officer, Fife Council's Protective Services
About ECO Stars
- ECO Stars is a free scheme that provides tools and support for van, HGV, bus, coach, taxi and private hire operators to reduce costs and their environmental impact.
- Each scheme member gets a 1 to 5-star rating based on an assessment of how ‘clean’ their vehicle fleet is and the best practices they demonstrate.
- The scheme is managed by TRL on behalf of Fife Council and financially supported by the Scottish Government.
