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“ With road transport in Australia the third- largest source of greenhouse gas emissions , we wanted to accelerate climate action and help our clients to take immediate action .”
Managing Director and Board Member , Akira Odagaki
and said : “ Climate action has never been more prevalent and pertinent for our industry . With months of talks around reducing greenhouse gas emissions , we have been continuously assessing our options to take climate action , and so when NextFleet came to us with a genuine solution for our fleet , we were delighted to be the first client to get on board . We have now offset our fleet emissions for any new vehicles with NextFleet leasing arrangement and proud to have done so with Australian Integrated Carbon ( AIC )” said Riverina Managing Director David Hunter .
The Carbon Offset product is offered to NextFleet clients to enable them to reduce their fleet vehicles ’ impact on the environment through Carbon Credits and Carbon Offsets , which enables clients to compensate for carbon dioxide ( or other greenhouse gases ) being emitted and to
help towards their climate action journey .
NextFleet has already taken climate action in 2021 by offsetting 500 tonnes of carbon emissions – significantly more than their internal fleet emits , through partnering with Greenfleet on the Noosa Hinterland , Kabi Kabi project , which combines climate action with reconciliation action . Through this project , NextFleet is protecting the climate by restoring legally protected native forest , creating vital koala habitat , delivering verified social and cultural benefits for the Traditional Owners of the land , and helping replace monoculture plantations with biodiverse native ecosystems .
NextFleet is an Australia-wide fleet management and mobility solutions company and has ambitions to change the fleet management landscape in Australia through next-generation technology coupled with unparalleled service , expertise , and sustainable practices . The company is headquartered in Brisbane and operates Australia-wide servicing all states and territories .
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