Developing Sustainable Fleet Management: Experience of Costa Rican Red Cross 3/4

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What happens when a humanitarian organisation rethinks how it manages its fleet?

Authored by the Costa Rica Red Cross National Society, this document highlights the transformative results of its sustainable fleet management journey, launched in 2017.

Driven by a shift away from traditional models, the initiative achieved measurable successes—including a significant reduction in CO₂ emissions. Key to this progress were strong leadership commitment, strategic succession planning, and the upskilling of technical staff. The effort also tackled long-standing inefficiencies, responding directly to concerns raised by internal and external stakeholders.

This case study offers valuable lessons for any organisation aiming to align operational performance with environmental responsibility.

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