Green Fleet Certification

In early 2010, AEMP discovered mixed fleets across the nation are in need of a way to demonstrate and gain benefit for their commitment to a cleaner America. With a constant struggle to keep up with new emission regulations, fleets have a difficult time showing the progress and steps that they have taken.  With the AEMP Green Fleet recognition, AEMP aims to offer 4 levels of recognition to those fleets and fleet managers who actively pursue a greener fleet.

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Across the country, consumers are demanding green products and services. Fleets are viewed by the public as leading contributors to greenhouse gas emission.  To bring a more accurate impression of heavy equipment fleets to the public, AEMP aims to recognize to those fleets and fleet managers who actively pursue a greener fleet, giving those fleets an edge in the industry.

The AEMP membership is close to the industry pulse. Facing an atmosphere with ever increasing and ever changing emissions requirements, fleets are all too often not recognized for the progress they’ve made over the decade and are in need of a way to demonstrate to their clients that they have taken steps to reduce emissions. AEMP is answering this industry need by recognizing a range of green fleet levels and encouraging those same fleets to take their commitment a step further.

Goals

The goals of the AEMP Green Fleet recognition are:
1) provide recognition for steps taken to reduce emissions.
2) provide incentives for companies seeking to reduce emissions.
3) Using CARB guidelines, create a challenging, yet achievable goal for equipment managers to attain.

Application Process

Fleets will first complete the application form, providing required information and submit it to AEMP. All diesel vehicles over 25hp need to be listed on the application form. Once the application is reviewed and the Green Level is determined, the applying fleet will be given recognition.

Status Requirements

AEMP recognizes 4 Green Levels with the following requirements for Combined On & Off Road 2013 Certification:
• 2013 Bronze Status: 50% of Fleet Tier 2 + 50% EPA 2004 and a Written Idle Policy
• 2013 Silver Status: 50% of Fleet Tier 2 + 50% EPA 2004 and 25% Tier III + 25% EPA 2007 and a Written Idle Policy
• 2013 Gold Status: 75% Tier II + 75% EPA 2004 & 50% Tier III + 50% EPA 2007 and a Written Idle
Policy
• 2013 Platinum Status: 75% Tier II + 75% EPA 2004  & 50% Tier III + 50% EPA 2007 & 25% Tier
IV, 25% EPA 2010  OR Equivalent After Treatment Devices, Alternative Fuel  or Hybrid  and a Written Idle Policy

AEMP recognizes 4 Green Levels with the following requirements for Off Road 2013 Certification:
• 2013 Bronze Status: 50% of Fleet Tier 2  and a Written Idle Policy
• 2013 Silver Status: 50% Tier II and 25% Tier III and a Written Idle Policy
• 2013 Gold Status: 75% Tier II  and  50% Tier III and a Written Idle Policy
• 2013 Platinum Status: 75% Tier II & 50% Tier III & 25% Tier IV OR Equivalent After Treatment Devices or Hybrid  and a Written Idle Policy

Application Cost

Please contact Sara Sanderman for additional details.

Benefits

By implementing the AEMP Green Fleet Recognition project the industry will realize the following benefits:
1) Improved perception among the public,
2) By aiming for higher Green levels, the AEMP Green Fleet initiative can give a company a solid goal to attain, thus reducing the overall carbon footprint.
3) Green Fleet recognition will enhance the fleet’s regional reputation, brand recognition and standing as a leader within the local community.
4) Voluntary green fleet investment allows fleets to take advantage of federal funds to relieve costs associated with reducing emissions.
5) A boost employee health, morale and productivity. A decrease in emissions has been shown to reduce absenteeism and increase productivity.