As rising fuel prices and ongoing energy volatility puts pressure on margins, businesses are turning to data driven strategies to improve efficiency and control costs. New findings from Geotab Inc., a global leader in connected transportation, video and asset tracking solutions, show how organisations are reducing fuel waste, cutting idling by up to 30%, reducing collisions and accelerating electrification. 

These insights come from Geotab’s fifth annual Sustainability and Impact Report. In the report, Geotab examines how organisations across five continents are using connected vehicle data to lower emissions, reduce fuel costs and improve road safety.

“Fuel volatility is a reminder that sustainability is a business strategy,” said Neil Cawse, Founder and CEO of 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.”

Real-World Impact: How Global Fleets Are Using Data to Decarbonize

Across industries and geographies, organisations are already translating fleet data into measurable environmental and financial outcomes. In 2025 alone, Geotab-connected electric vehicles travelled more than 870 million miles (1.4 billion kilometres), as fleets used data to make more informed decisions about vehicle efficiency, driver behavior and electrification strategy.

• Postal & Logistics (Belgium): bpost SA saved €1.6 million in fuel costs — equivalent to 1 million liters of diesel — by using EV data from Geotab to right-size its 10,000-van fleet and optimize charging schedules as it targets 100% CO₂ neutrality by 2030.

• Construction & Infrastructure (UK): Tarmac reduced idling by 30% within three months, achieved 25% improved fuel economy, and cut speeding violations by 50%.

• Public Transit (Italy): Autolinee Federico achieved a 20% fuel reduction and approximately 40% decrease in violations and fines through driving behavior optimization and tachograph compliance.

• Wholesale Distribution (U.S.): Richards Building Supply projected $195,000+ in annual savings from a 90-day pilot with Geotab Vitality, with a 41% improvement in safe driving behavior and 8% reduction in collision risk.

• Municipal Government (U.S.):The City of Carmel, 2025 Geotab Innovation Award Winner for Sustainability, used a custom dashboard to validate emissions reductions from a biodiesel fuel pilot program.

As fleets face pressure from energy costs, emissions regulations and operational risk, many are turning to connected vehicle data to identify efficiency gains and guide long-term electrification strategies.

“Geotab’s greatest contribution to sustainability is helping the transportation industry optimize 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,” added Cawse.

Geotab’s Sustainability Progress

Alongside customer impact, the report also outlines Geotab’s own progress.

• CDP Climate Change score improved to B, reflecting strong performance in environmental policies, risk disclosure, and industry collaboration.

• EcoVadis Silver Medal sustainability rating, placing Geotab in the top 15% of companies assessed.

• Reduced Scope 2 emissions by 42.5% year-over-year (location-based) — an 87.5% reduction from the 2019 baseline.

• Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 14% through supplier engagement and the adoption of primary activity-based data, providing a more accurate reflection of its true value chain impact.

• First Climate-Related Disclosure Report published, voluntarily evaluating climate risks and opportunities under different future climate pathways.

• Product Carbon Footprint baseline established for the Geotab GO device and core hardware portfolio — enabling targeted reduction across the product life cycle.

• 8,500+ lbs of devices recycled through the GO Recycle program, a 52% increase year-over-year

The company continues to work toward its science-based target of reducing absolute emissions across Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 50% by 2030, with a long-term commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.