Geotab report shows fleets cut fuel waste with data

Geotab has published its 2025 Sustainability and Impact Report, which says fleets are using connected vehicle data to cut fuel waste and reduce idling by up to 30%.

According to the report, organisations across five continents are using telematics data to lower emissions, trim fuel spending and improve road safety as fleet operators face higher energy costs, tighter emissions rules and rising operational risk.

It includes customer case studies from logistics, construction, public transport, distribution and local government, alongside details of Geotab's own emissions performance and efforts to support electric vehicle uptake among staff.

Among the examples, Belgian postal operator bpost saved EUR €1.6 million in fuel costs - equivalent to 1 million litres of diesel - by using electric vehicle data to resize its 10,000-van fleet and adjust charging schedules. In the UK, construction materials group Tarmac reduced idling by 30% within three months, improved fuel economy by 25% and cut speeding violations by 50%.

In Italy, public transport operator Autolinee Federico reduced fuel use by 20% and lowered violations and fines by about 40% by changing driving behaviour and improving tachograph compliance. In the US, Richards Building Supply projected annual savings of more than USD $195,000 from a 90-day pilot, alongside a 41% improvement in safe driving behaviour and an 8% reduction in collision risk.

Geotab said connected electric vehicles on its platform travelled more than 870 million miles, or 1.4 billion kilometres, during the year. It presented this as evidence of growing use of vehicle data to guide decisions on efficiency, driver conduct and electrification.

Neil Cawse, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Geotab, linked sustainability measures directly to cost control and operational performance.

"Fuel volatility is a reminder that sustainability is a business strategy," said Neil Cawse, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Geotab. "When integrated with a pragmatic focus on short-term value, sustainability measures can drive both efficiency and profitability. Every operational improvement is an immediate, measurable step toward resilience and growth."

Geotab also pointed to conditions in Asia-Pacific, where fleets are under pressure from rising energy bills, changing regulation and customer expectations around emissions. It said those pressures are pushing operators to use more detailed vehicle data to identify waste, improve driving standards and plan a shift to electric vehicles.

"Across Asia-Pacific, we're seeing fleets face a unique combination of rising energy costs, evolving regulation and growing expectations around sustainability," said David Brown, Associate Vice President - APAC, Geotab. "What's encouraging is how quickly organisations in the region are turning to data to take control - whether that's reducing idling in dense urban environments, improving driver behaviour, or building a clear pathway to electrification. These insights are helping fleets not only cut emissions but also strengthen operational resilience and long-term cost efficiency."

Own emissions

Alongside customer results, the report details changes in Geotab's own environmental metrics. Its CDP Climate Change score improved to B, and it received an EcoVadis Silver Medal, placing it in the top 15% of assessed companies.

Geotab reported a 42.5% year-on-year reduction in Scope 2 emissions on a location-based basis, representing an 87.5% fall from its 2019 baseline. It also recorded a 14% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, which it attributed to supplier engagement and the use of primary activity-based data.

The company said it published its first Climate-Related Disclosure Report and established a product carbon footprint baseline for its GO device and core hardware portfolio. More than 8,500 pounds of devices were recycled through its GO Recycle programme, up 52% from a year earlier.

Geotab said it remains committed to a science-based target of reducing absolute emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 50% by 2030, and reaching net-zero emissions by 2040.

Employee shift

The report also outlines spending on internal transport measures. Geotab said it provided more than USD $2 million through its Electric Vehicle Incentive scheme, which offers staff a subsidy of up to USD $6,000 to buy or lease an electric vehicle.

It added that it operates 41 free electric vehicle charging stations, fully reimburses employees who commute by public transport and launched a zero-emission electric pool car programme for business travel during the year.

Cawse said Geotab sees its role in sustainability in practical operational terms while also measuring its own impact.

"Geotab's greatest contribution to sustainability is helping the transportation industry optimise operations. Everyday we see businesses reduce fuel use, cut emissions and make more strategic choices around electrification using data and AI insights. But sustainability is a collective effort, so we must also hold ourselves accountable. This report highlights both the progress of our customers and the steps we are taking as a company to reduce our own impact," said Cawse.