Minimizing a Vehicle's Whole Lifecycle Carbon Emissions is the Definition of Sustainability
In a bid to combat climate change and promote a greener future, Renault, the renowned automaker, is taking a comprehensive approach to fleet sustainability. Beyond the electrification of its vehicles, Renault is supporting fleet sustainability through a variety of initiatives.
One such initiative is the integration of FlexFuel and LPG compatibility into its trucks. Renault Trucks is actively reducing fuel consumption of diesel trucks and making them compatible with biofuels and synthetic fuels. This includes FlexFuel capability, which allows trucks to run on ethanol blends, and LPG compatibility that supports alternative fuels with lower carbon footprints than traditional diesel[3].
Renault is also embracing the circular economy to extend vehicle and part lifecycles, reduce resource use, and lower greenhouse gas emissions. The circular economy approach involves renovating mechanical and engine components at dedicated plants, converting used trucks to extend their operational life, and creating business models to return value from used vehicles or parts. This approach avoids manufacturing new vehicles, significantly reducing carbon footprint and resource depletion[2].
Renault is committed to fleet sustainability and the democratization of fleet electrification. The company is offering a variety of electric, hybrid, and mild-hybrid vehicles to meet diverse fleet needs. Moreover, Renault's ElectriCity, a centralized ecosystem for electric vehicle production, promotes sustainability in its own value chain, reducing logistics costs by 40%[4].
To help companies forecast and manage costs effectively, Renault is offering optimized Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). The company is also providing support for fleet transition with entities like Mobilize Financial Service, Mobilize Beyond Automotive, and Mobilize Power Solutions. Native connectivity enables Renault cars to be ready-to-use for car-pooling services, aiding in fleet sustainability optimization.
Renault is also taking steps to reduce the carbon footprint of its vehicles throughout their life cycle. The Scenic model, for instance, achieves up to 24% materials from circular economy sources. Renault has set a target for new vehicles to ensure that 33% of their materials come from recycled sources by 2030.
Renault's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions extend beyond its vehicles. The company's ElectriCity, located in northern France, has 75% of its suppliers located less than 300 km away, reducing transport-related emissions[5]. Renault is also promoting optimized logistics such as pooling loads and routes, multimodal transport, and mobile container solutions for urban deliveries, ensuring transport solutions contribute to decarbonization beyond vehicle technology[3].
Renault is also taking steps towards resource neutrality. The company has created The Future Is NEUTRAL, aiming to help all players in the industry move towards resource neutrality. Renault is also offering closed-loop recycling solutions at every stage in a vehicle's life, reducing greenhouse gas emissions on a global lifecycle. LPG, for instance, reduces CO2 emissions by an average of 20% compared with a petrol engine.
For more information about Renault's fleet sustainability initiatives, contact Francois-Xavier de Bellefon, Global International Fleet Sales Director, at +33 6 82 85 28 20.
In conclusion, Renault's holistic approach to fleet sustainability goes beyond electrification by integrating alternative fuels and circular economic practices to reduce environmental impact. The company is demonstrating its commitment to a greener future and the democratization of fleet electrification.
- Renault's Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) optimizations and support for fleet transition, such as partnerships with Mobilize Financial Service and Mobilize Power Solutions, help companies manage costs effectively and facilitate a smooth transition to electric vehicles.
- Recognizing the importance of a sustainable lifestyle beyond vehicles, Renault is offering home-and-garden products like the Smart trash can and solar lights, which are designed to reduce energy consumption and promote a greener home environment.
- By extending the lifecycle of vehicles and parts through renovation and the conversion of used trucks, Renault's circular economy approach not only reduces greenhouse gas emissions but also lowers the overall demand for new technology products, such as those found in the home-and-garden industry.
