Austin Health wins AfMA's Fleet Environment Award

Australasian Fleet Management Association

Friday, 16 September, 2016

The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) has announced the winners of its 2016 Fleet Awards. Since 1996, the annual awards have sought to identify advances in best practice in fleet management, recognising new approaches that have produced reductions in costs, lowered emissions and improved safety outcomes.

Health organisation Austin Health was awarded the AfMA Fleet Environment Award after fleet manager Jan Zagari brought an ad hoc system into order and worked hard to change attitudes. This resulted in the company reducing its CO2 footprint by 75% and fuel consumption by 76%.

The health organisation now ensures smaller vehicles phase out larger ones, the online booking system records vehicle use and a rigorous maintenance regime ensures the fleet runs efficiently. More organised work scheduling and carpooling have reduced travel distances, while tyre recycling has kept waste out of landfill.

“It’s an honour to accept the award,” said Zagari.

“For Austin Health, it wasn’t just about reducing waste; it was the knock-on effects of saving money for the fleet at the same time. We’re now looking at expanding our electric vehicle fleet.”

AfMA Executive Director Mace Hartley was ecstatic with the turnout at the awards night, held on 14 September at Doltone House, Pyrmont.

“It’s great that people are putting first their drivers, their staff and the world around us,” Hartley said. “While doing all this, we want to acknowledge how their actions are also benefiting their business. Seeing all these organisations and their people come together is a promising sight.”

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