November – December 2011 Green Preferred Supplier List Now Available

Green Ride Global is pleased to provide the November – December 2011 Green Preferred Supplier List™ (GPSL) for ground travel and chauffeured transportation services for the United States, Canada and Europe.

The following markets and new companies have recently joined Green Ride Global:

Universal Limousine and Transportation
California: Sacramento, San Francisco, Oakland, Napa, San Jose

Grand Avenue Limousine
Tennessee: Nashville, Brentwood, Franklin, Mount Juliet, Lebanon

Reliance Worldwide
United Kingdom: Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Liverpool, London, Manchester

Worldwide Transportation
Florida: Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach

ETS International Limousine
Massachusetts: Boston, Randolph
New Hampshire: Manchester
Rhode Island: Warwick

Please follow this link to view the Green Preferred Supplier List: http://bit.ly/rQetIG

If you would like to receive an updated version of this document every 60 days or so (at no cost), please e-mail your contact info to info@greenrideglobal.com

If you currently use ground transportation companies who are not Green Ride Global members and would like them to achieve a higher level of carbon management and environmental reporting, please forward them the above link or provide them with our contact e-mail: info@greenrideglobal.com

ETS International of Randolph, MA is Accountable for Environmental Footprint

Randolph, MA–  ETS International Limousine, a chauffeured transportation company serving Boston and surrounding area, has designed a carbon reduction strategy aimed at achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from their fleet through fuel efficiency and the transition to new technologies.

As a Gold Member of Green Ride Global (GRG), ETS International is committed to evolving operations toward environmental sustainability. Their environmental program includes the following:

• A comprehensive environmental policy that identifies and addresses the reduction of potential environmental impacts from all areas of business operations
• ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System
• Fleet GHG Inventory
• Ongoing measurement and monitoring of fleet GHG emissions
• Transition to the latest low-carbon vehicles and fuels
• Ongoing monitoring and enforcement of GHG emissions reductions including a responsible driving practice across the entire fleet
• Greening of the supply chain
• Fleet GHG emissions reporting
• Exclusive hybrid vehicle discount program through Royale Limousine
• Green Ride Global member identification on Limos.com and Forground.com booking platforms

“There is movement towards sustainable business operations and carbon measurement as a key factor in the selection of ground transportation suppliers,” says John Greene, President and CEO of ETS International Limousine. “We now have a third-party verified environmental program which allows us to be fully accountable for our environmental footprint.”

Learn more about ETS International Limousine:  http://etsintl.net/

 

Worldwide Transportation of Miami Incorporates Sustainability into Business Operations

Miami, FL –  Worldwide Transportation, a chauffeured transportation company serving the South Florida area, has designed a carbon reduction strategy aimed at achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from their fleet through fuel efficiency and the transition to new technologies.

As a Gold Member of Green Ride Global (GRG), Worldwide Transportation is committed to evolving operations toward environmental sustainability. Their environmental program includes the following:

• A comprehensive environmental policy that identifies and addresses the reduction of potential environmental impacts from all areas of business operations
• ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System
• Fleet GHG Inventory
• Ongoing measurement and monitoring of fleet GHG emissions
• Transition to the latest low-carbon vehicles and fuels
• Ongoing monitoring and enforcement of GHG emissions reductions including a responsible driving practice across the entire fleet
• Greening of the supply chain
• Fleet GHG emissions reporting
• Exclusive hybrid vehicle discount program through Royale Limousine
• Green Ride Global member identification on Limos.com and Forground.com booking platforms

“We are excited to offer our clients luxury ground transportation that unites quality service with environmental stewardship,” says Alex Malek, President of Worldwide Transportation. “Joining Green Ride Global now allows us to have a third-party verified environmental program in place to measure our environmental footprint, and hold us to account for our environmental commitments.”

Learn more about Worldwide Transportation:  http://worldwidetransportation.com/

 

Reliance Worldwide in London, UK Joins Global Network of Environmental Leaders

London, UK – Reliance Worldwide, a chauffeured ground transportation company with headquarters in London, UK, has designed a carbon reduction strategy aimed at achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from their entire business operation, including fleet, through fuel efficiency and the transition to new technologies.

As a Platinum Member of Green Ride Global (GRG) – a firm that creates and implements environmental sustainability programs for the ground transportation industry – Reliance Worldwide is committed to evolving all aspects of business operations toward environmental sustainability. Their environmental program includes the following:

• A comprehensive environmental policy that identifies and addresses the reduction of potential environmental impacts from all areas of business operations
• ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System
• Business-wide GHG Inventory
• Ongoing measurement and monitoring of business-wide GHG emissions
• Transition to the latest low-carbon vehicles and fuels
• Ongoing monitoring and enforcement of GHG emissions reductions including a responsible driving practice across the entire fleet
• Greening of the supply chain
• GHG emissions reporting
• Complimentary Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports for corporate clients

Reliance Worldwide has been pro-active in the area of sustainability for some time now,” said Justin Raymond, President  & CEO of Green Ride Global.  “By joining Green Ride Global, Reliance Worldwide now has the third-party measurements and reporting to demonstrate data-driven environmental progress to their clients.”

The team at Reliance Worldwide recognised the need to incorporate environmental sustainability into ground transportation. “We are committed to reducing our greenhouse gas emissions from all aspects of our business operations and Green Ride Global is holding us accountable to those commitments,” says Reza Choudhury, President & CEO of Reliance Worldwide.

Learn more about Reliance Worldwide: http://www.reliance-grp.com/

 

Grand Avenue Demonstrates Environmental Leadership in Nashville

Nashville, TN –  Grand Avenue Chauffeured Transportation, a chauffeured transportation company serving the greater Nashville area, has designed a carbon reduction strategy aimed at achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from their fleet through fuel efficiency and the transition to new technologies.

As the first Gold Member of Green Ride Global (GRG) in Nashville, Grand Avenue is committed to evolving operations toward environmental sustainability. Their environmental program includes the following:

• A comprehensive environmental policy that identifies and addresses the reduction of potential environmental impacts from all areas of business operations
• ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System
• Fleet GHG Inventory
• Ongoing measurement and monitoring of fleet GHG emissions
• Transition to the latest low-carbon vehicles and fuels
• Ongoing monitoring and enforcement of GHG emissions reductions including a responsible driving practice across the entire fleet
• Greening of the supply chain
• Fleet GHG emissions reporting
• Exclusive hybrid vehicle discount program through Royale Limousine
• Green Ride Global member identification on Limos.com and Forground.com booking platforms

The team at Grand Avenue recognized the need to differentiate themselves as environmental leaders in the Nashville market. “Customers are increasingly looking for sustainable purchasing options when it comes to ground transportation” says Patrick Owings, CFO/COO of Grand Avenue. “As a Green Ride Global member, we are demonstrating our environmental values by committing to decrease Grand Avenue’s carbon footprint.”

Learn more about Grand Avenue Chauffeured Transportation:  http://www.grandavenuelimo.com/

Sacramento Operator, Universal Limousine and Transportation, Makes Environmental Commitment

Sacramento, CA –  Universal Limousine and Transportation, a chauffeured transportation company serving the greater Sacramento area, has designed a carbon reduction strategy aimed at achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from their fleet through fuel efficiency and the transition to new technologies.

As a Gold Member of Green Ride Global (GRG) – a firm that creates and implements environmental sustainability programs for the ground transportation industry – Universal Limousine and Transportation is committed to evolving operations toward environmental sustainability. Their environmental program includes the following:

• A comprehensive environmental policy that identifies and addresses the reduction of potential environmental impacts from all areas of business operations
• ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System
• Fleet GHG Inventory
• Ongoing measurement and monitoring of fleet GHG emissions
• Transition to the latest low-carbon vehicles and fuels
• Ongoing monitoring and enforcement of GHG emissions reductions including a responsible driving practice across the entire fleet
• Greening of the supply chain
• Fleet GHG emissions reporting
• Exclusive hybrid vehicle discount program through Royale Limousine
• Green Ride Global member identification on Limos.com and Forground.com booking platforms

The team at Universal Limousine and Transportation recognized the need to incorporate sustainability into ground transportation. “When seeking environmentally sustainable options, you don’t need to sacrifice service or luxury,” says Dave Harrott, Controller of Universal Limousine and Transportation. “We are committed to reducing emissions from our fleet, which in turn assists our clients in reaching their own environmental targets.”

Learn more about Universal Limousine and Transportation:  http://universallimo.com/

 

Platinum Limousine Service of Waldorf, MD joins Green Ride Global

Waldorf, MD –  Platinum Limousine Service, a chauffeured transportation company serving Washington D.C. and surrounding area, has designed a carbon reduction strategy aimed at achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from their fleet through fuel efficiency and the transition to new technologies.

As a Gold Member of Green Ride Global (GRG) – a firm that creates and
implements environmental sustainability programs for the ground transportation
industry – Platinum Limousine Service is committed to evolving operations toward
environmental sustainability. Their environmental program includes the following:

• A comprehensive environmental policy that identifies and addresses
  the reduction of potential environmental impacts from all areas of
  business operations
• ISO 14001-compliant Environmental Management System
• Fleet GHG Inventory
• Ongoing measurement and monitoring of fleet GHG emissions
• Transition to the latest low-carbon vehicles and fuels
• Ongoing monitoring and enforcement of GHG emissions reductions
  including a responsible driving practice across the entire fleet
• Greening of the supply chain
• Fleet GHG emissions reporting
• Exclusive hybrid vehicle discount program through Royale Limousine
• Green Ride Global member identification on Limos.com and
  Forground.com booking platforms

Learn more about Platinum Limousine Service:  http://platinumlimousine.com/