Third, greenhouse gases contribute to the severity of weather conditions. Reducing carbon emissions is a long-term mission for everyone and fleets play a central role in accomplishing this. Compliance and commitment across the board will be necessary— not just for safety, but to improve collective environmental impact.
Lastly, technology can be key to preventive safety. When using telematics to record crashes, sudden braking, or more driver behaviour, weather conditions must be considered to capture the entire picture. Crashes or braking events cannot be simply because of driver behaviour. Predictive analytics can be used for weather forecasts, allowing fleet managers to better plan routes and drives.
What should I keep in mind as the super El Niño continues?
Weather is not a factor that can be left out at the last minute or simply looked at in the moment.
El Niño will continue to grow stronger as time passes, especially if global efforts are not enough to turn the tides of climate change.
Thorough preparation and prioritisation of environmental compliance and safety should be embedded in company culture rather than limited to fleet managers and drivers. A topto-bottom approach could vastly affect an organisation’ s overall perspective on both safety and environmental impact as community responsibility, not just short-term legal obligations.
While natural phenomena like ENSO are naturally occurring, climate change may intensify some associated impacts. Preventive measures and preparation can only take us so far in the wake of monsoons, droughts, and other natural disasters.
To improve and ensure the safety of the road ahead, there must be a collective effort to reduce emissions and waste, protect the environment, and keep our communities safe.
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