Industrial and commercial users

Contractors to Local and Central Government

The Local Government Act 2002 places a legal imperative on Councils to adopt a 'sustainability approach' which affects Council decision making. Already some Councils are asking difficult questions about emissions.

It is likely that contractors who can demonstrate a commitment to sustainable business practices and can show measurable efforts to lessen emissions will be favoured at the tender box. At present, the use of a Green Machine is the only viable/affordable option in many applications such as:

You can quantify the savings

A diesel ute produces 260 grams of Co2 per km at a consumption rate of 10L/km. (see www.rightcar.govt.nz/ratings/co2emissions.html) At light usage of say, 100km a week within a worksite, this equates to 26 kg of Co2 over the week.

Over a year (let's say 50 weeks) this makes for 1,300kg of Co2! Yes, that's right, well over a tonne. If a Green Machine was used, that 1,300kg of Co2 would not be produced, and the more you used the machine, the greater the saving.

Admittedly, this may not be considered a huge amount in light of the total emissions of a large construction project - but it is a start. It is a deliberate, measurable step in the right direction.

Green Machines are a highly visible demonstration of your company's commitment to sustainable environmental management.

We can assure you, your company logo on the side of a green Machine will not go unnoticed.

In many applications, such as in parks and reserves, the use of a Green Machine can have a significant impact on total emissions. In some cases it may even be possible to eliminate emissions altogether.

What will your answer be the next time a client asks what you are doing about your Co2 emissions?