SMEs

Expert Panel: SME Decarbonisation

Angela123 — Fri, 05 May 2023 09:36:58 +0000

Expert Panel: SME Decarbonisation

Angela123 Fri, 05/05/2023 - 10:36

Many small businesses have been hit hard by the cost of living and energy crisis, and as a result, are delaying the move to zero-emission vehicles due to their high upfront costs. We ask our expert panellists – Richard Parker, Steve Beadle and Matt Waller – for advice on how SMEs can cost-effectively make the switch, and where to go for support

Watch our panelists speak about these issues here.

SMEs lack time and expertise for EV transition

Angela123 — Tue, 11 Apr 2023 11:43:54 +0000

SMEs lack time and expertise for EV transition

Angela123 Tue, 04/11/2023 - 12:43

New research from Alphabet has revealed that despite wanting to start the transition to electrified vehicles (EVs), 45% of fleet managers are struggling to do so because of a lack of time or expertise needed to take the necessary first steps.

More than 80% of UK SMEs want to switch to electric vehicles

Angela123 — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 14:01:56 +0000

More than 80% of UK SMEs want to switch to electric vehicles

Angela123 Fri, 11/04/2022 - 14:01

Most UK small businesses want to switch to electric vehicles but are held back by rising vehicle costs and electricity bills, new data from NatWest shows.

Despite the research revealing that 81% of SMEs want to transition to green transport, the current economic conditions are delaying plans rather than causing them to be abandoned entirely. Only 40% plan to start within the next 2 years, highlighting the need for greater support to allow businesses to fulfil their climate ambitions sooner.

Greener staff travel for SMEs

Angela123 — Thu, 07 Jul 2022 11:47:00 +0000

Greener staff travel for SMEs

Angela123 Thu, 07/07/2022 - 12:47

Shared transport schemes like car clubs and bike share are the key to SME decarbonisation plans, as they can contribute directly to cleaner air and better health, while also bringing other key benefits, including reduced costs. Richard Dilks, chief executive of Collaborative Mobility UK, explains further

SMEs: Are electric vehicles your next logical step?

Angela123 — Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:26:49 +0000

SMEs: Are electric vehicles your next logical step?

Angela123 Tue, 06/28/2022 - 10:26

While upfront costs of electric vehicles may be off-putting for small firms, James Court, CEO of EVA England, highlights ways to offset these costs – and the additional benefits EVs can bring

Panel of Experts: SME Decarbonisation

Angela123 — Thu, 23 Jun 2022 10:16:06 +0000

Panel of Experts: SME Decarbonisation

Angela123 Thu, 06/23/2022 - 11:16

While the appetite to switch to zero emission vehicles is high amongst small businesses, the extra expense of EVs and charging worries are holding many back. Our panel of experts discuss what the concerns are for SMEs, and share advice on how to overcome them

Expert panelists: Lee Brown, head of 0Zone, The Grosvenor Group; Richard Parker, corporate sales manager, Webfleet Solutions; Dean Hedger, new business development manager, The AA; and Ashley Tate, CEO and Co-founder, Mina.

Eliminating emissions from SME fleets

Angela123 — Wed, 22 Jun 2022 10:09:33 +0000

Eliminating emissions from SME fleets

Angela123 Wed, 06/22/2022 - 11:09

Small firms often do not have the same resources to make investments in decarbonisation compared to their larger counterparts. Martin McTague, national chair of Federation of Small Businesses explores the barriers holding small firms back from switching to zero-emission vehicles

Electrification prompting switch to leasing for SMEs

Angela123 — Wed, 18 May 2022 11:42:04 +0000

Electrification prompting switch to leasing for SMEs

Angela123 Wed, 05/18/2022 - 12:42

The process of switching to electric cars and vans is starting to prompt a move to leasing among small-medium enterprises (SMEs), FleetCheck is reporting.

Peter Golding, managing director at the fleet software company, explained that the high purchase price of electric vehicles (EVs) was a primary factor in causing many business of this size to reconsider their acquisition method.

Small businesses commit to cutting emissions

Angela123 — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 08:48:15 +0000

Small businesses commit to cutting emissions

Angela123 Wed, 07/28/2021 - 09:48

Recognising the importance and impact that small businesses can have on environmental goals, the government has launched the SME Climate Commitment – a new drive to encourage small and micro businesses to commit to cutting their emissions in half by 2030 and to net zero by 2050

Panel of Experts: SME fleets

Angela123 — Wed, 21 Jul 2021 12:01:58 +0000

Panel of Experts: SME fleets

Angela123 Wed, 07/21/2021 - 13:01

While many small businesses may want to make the switch to electric vehicles, lack of time and expertise is causing some to shy away from the task. Our expert panelists explain how SMEs can be supported in their journey towards a zero-emission fleet