EDF Energy
EDF Energy take travel planning to a personal level with travel options and benefits which support staff needs, delivers business productivity and efficiently manages site resources. The programmes are well managed, well delivered and very successful, demonstrating that they are firmly established in the culture of the business.
EDF Energy’s Exeter business operates from two conjoined facilities and so it was instrumental for the company to utilise the way their staff travels and works on the move.
The management tools incorporate the travel plan, parking management strategy and complementary business policies, including a “Work Life Solutions” policy.
The travel plan and parking management strategy combine to provide a conducive environment for staff to travel sustainably. The travel plan provides a targeted tool to deliver benefits and incentives for walking, cycling, car sharing and public transport. It also addresses reducing the need to travel for business through web conferencing, tele and video conferencing, promoting public transport and car sharing. The “Work Life Solutions” policy delivers flexible working initiatives for all staff, including negotiable daily hours, part-time working, compressed weeks and remote working.
EDF’s dedicated Travel Team provide all staff with a tailored travel package, reflecting their options and needs; the business further supports this through the ability to refine an individual’s working arrangements to support a sustainable commute.
This approach has proven to be very successful:
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Using the indicator of Single Occupancy Vehicles accessing site, access has fallen from 83% in 2001 to just 38% in 2010
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In this same period, business growth has resulted in intensive use of the site, from 550 staff in 2001 to 1,579 at present
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EDF have evolved its approach to manage user demand, enabling travel by a wider range of options and ensuring that staff are present and available to service the customers