Co Wheels’ industry leading impact report reveals future of accessible sustainable travel

With a double award shortlisting at the GreenFleet Awards, national car club Co Wheels has released an industry leading impact report highlighting its influence on environmental, social, and business factors in the UK.

After a tumultuous year for the UK and transport industry in trying to reconcile everyday travel needs with wider economic and environmental consequences, the report findings are a reminder that there is a viable route to making sustainable travel accessible to all.

The pay-as-you-go car club, which gives instant access to cars parked in designated bays and zones in over 45 locations nationwide, trades as a social enterprise under its commitment to improving society. With a dedication to helping its individual and corporate members save money, reduce UK car ownership and create cleaner, greener local communities by making lower impact transport options widely available.

Co Wheels operates the UK’s largest green fleet for hire. The 450-strong fleet of electric, hybrid and some fuel cars and vans, emit 54% less than the average privately owned car, making it the greenest, cleanest national car club in the country. Its aim to become an entirely green fleet will lower these statistics.

Showcasing the UK’s biggest car club has continued to make impressive grounds in changing the way people look at car ownership, Co Wheel’s social impact report details statistics, tech innovations and testimonials from people whose lives and businesses have been made more cost-effective and sustainable.

Richard Falconer, managing director of Co Wheels, said: “The findings in the report confirm that small, incremental changes by people and organisations make a bigger impact on sustainability efforts than grand slogans and unmet promises. If everyone knew the benefits of car clubs they’d be much more widely used – the impact report will help businesses, local authorities, and individuals understand how they can adapt for a greener future.”

He added: “From the start of our journey, we have focused our efforts on helping businesses and communities save money and live sustainably. We are not here to be a car rental service, but to try and embed sustainable vehicles into people's everyday lives without needing to own a car.”

By 2025 Co Wheels is set to be the go-to car sharing option in every community. The fleet will comprise 90% hybrid or fully-electric vehicles, up from its current 78%, further reducing emissions to support Government zero-emission targets.