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Every business needs to take action to protect the environment. Avis is playing its part.
| Avis takes its environmental responsibilities seriously. We are committed to measuring the impact that our business has on the environment and taking steps to improve the situation. The largest area of concern for us is the production of greenhouse gases. These are generated from our offices, rental locations and vehicle fleet. It's a big challenge. But we're not alone | |
We work closely with our licensee partners to help them achieve the high environmental standards we set ourselves.
Practical steps to reduce our environmental impact
 | Steps we've taken include changing our fleets regularly to ensure they operate as efficiently as possible. For example, in Sweden, Avis has invested in more than 400 of the new ethanol-powered Saab 9-5 BioPower cars, along with around 75 Ford Flexi-fuel and 20 Toyota Prius. |
And at our European HQ we continue to operate efficient systems to minimise our CO2 emissions.
CarbonNeutral®
Avis is a CarbonNeutral® company. For every tonne of CO2 we produce, we pay for one tonne to be saved through climate-friendly initiatives. This is known as carbon offsetting. Over the past decade we have:
- Planted over 2 hectares of new woodland in 9 European locations
- Part-financed a small-scale hydro power project in Bulgaria
- Supported an agricultural methane capture project in Germany
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We're always on the look-out for the next initiative to support - and our investment in such schemes will grow as we do.
CarbonNeutral® rentals
Customers can join in our drive towards a green world too by offsetting their rental emissions from our dedicated on-line tool. We also supply our customers and staff with environmental driving codes so we can lower emissions by doing simple everyday things.
FTSE Group
Avis has been independently assessed according to the FTSE4Good criteria, and has satisfied the requirements to become a constituent of the FTSE4Good Index Series. Created by the global index company FTSE Group, FTSE4Good is an equity index series that is designed to facilitate investment in companies that meet globally recognised corporate responsibility standards. Companies in the FTSE4Good Index Series have met stringent social, ethical and environmental criteria, and are positioned to capitalise on the benefits of responsible business practice.
Long-term commitment
| Our commitment is for the long-term and carbon management is a key part of our business strategy. We've been taking action since 2000 and are currently developing ways to minimise our impact and mobilise our customers to help protect our world for future generations. | |
But then when it comes to the environment, as in every area of our business, We Try Harder.
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