Abbott and Owens Corning Share Best Practices on Building a Greener Fleet Program
TORONTO – In an Xtalks.com Webinar, PHH Arval presents: “Building a Greener Fleet Program That Is Safe, Affordable, and Keeps Drivers Happy,” on Tues., Apr. 22, 2008 from 1 – 3 p.m. Eastern.
TORONTO – In an Xtalks.com Webinar, PHH Arval presents: “Building a Greener Fleet Program That Is Safe, Affordable, and Keeps Drivers Happy,” on Tues., Apr. 22, 2008 from 1 – 3 p.m. Eastern. (http://www.xtalks.com/greenerfleetprogram.ashx)
Speakers for this complimentary Web seminar are Diane Lopez, manager, Corporate Fleet & Limo, Abbott; Thomas P. Murray, project manager, Corporate Partnerships Program, Environmental Defense; and Matt Lefeld, sourcing specialist – Corporate Services Global Sourcing, Owens Corning.
In the webinar, attendees will learn how fleet managers from two very different fleets were able to reduce emissions, cut costs, and keep their drivers happy. They will share best practices appropriate for any fleet and provide guidance on how to start building a program.
Key takeaways:
Best practices for implementing a program to reduce fleet greenhouse gas emissions.
How to work with your environmental department.
How to sell proposed fleet changes to sales leadership and to individual drivers.
Different strategies for communicating changes to drivers.
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