Yorkshire Water has unveiled plans to decarbonize its entire fleet of vans by 2030 as it targets net zero emissions. The water company will install up to 1,000 electric vehicles (EV) charging points across its sites and homes of staff as part of the initiative.
Employees who drive EVs for the company will be able to charge their vehicles at home, at work, and at public charging points. The plan also includes installing renewables, reducing overall energy consumption, and implementing training programs to achieve the company’s sustainability targets.
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The water company plans to install the first charging points at its training academy in Bradford. The move follows the acquisition of Renault Zoe and Nissan e-NV200 electric vehicles in 2018. Yorkshire Water has a fleet of 1,450 vans with 4,000 employees located around the region.
Additional charging hubs and upgrades will be installed at 81 proposed sites where Nissan and Renault EVs, as well as the new Nissan Townstar and Vauxhall e-Vivaro, are in use. The company aims to make a zero-emission van fleet a reality and enable its teams to use electric vehicles to their full potential. UK Power Network Services will handle the installation and maintenance of the charging points.
According to Nicola Shaw, CEO at Yorkshire Water, working with UK Power Network Services is an important step toward achieving the company’s sustainability targets.
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“We often receive enquiries asking how a large vehicle fleet can electrify in a matter of years,” said Philip Heathcote, Head of Markets at UK Power Networks Services. “This project proves that with strong collaborative partnerships, the right strategy and expertise – it can be done.”
