{"id":5777,"date":"2019-04-25T21:33:00","date_gmt":"2019-04-25T21:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propulsionquebec.com\/nos-ressources\/entrevue-avec-sharon-fleming\/"},"modified":"2023-11-14T21:41:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T21:41:12","slug":"entrevue-avec-sharon-fleming","status":"publish","type":"ressource","link":"https:\/\/propulsionquebec.com\/en\/nos-ressources\/entrevue-avec-sharon-fleming\/","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Sharon Fleming"},"content":{"rendered":"
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City of Calgary Garners International Recognition<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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The last few years have seen the City of Calgary roll out innovative solutions to optimize its fleet management while reducing its environmental impact. And people are starting to take note. We sat down with the city\u2019s Director of Fleet Services, Sharon Fleming, to talk sustainable strategy and forward thinking projects.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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What is your role as the City of Calgary\u2019s Director of Fleet Services?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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I oversee a team of over 200 staff who ensure our 1000+ heavy trucks, 1600+ light vehicles, and 1300+ motorized equipment are safe, cost effective, available and environmentally conscious. Fleet Services enable the delivery of city services such as waste and recycling pick-up, road maintenance, water services, etc., through the life cycle management of vehicles, equipment and components. This includes the acquisition, maintenance and disposal of these assets. It also includes engineering, manufacturing and safety governance support.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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My role as Director is to provide strategic oversight and direction for the effective management of the city\u2019s fleet. The most interesting part of my job is the ability to keep the City of Calgary moving by exploring new, innovative approaches and solutions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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What are some of the practices and technologies that the City of Calgary has implemented to reduce its fleet\u2019s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions?<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n
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The City of Calgary\u2019s fleet is responsible for 20% of the city\u2019s total GHG emissions. As part of our commitment to the city\u2019s Climate Resilience Strategy, we are continuously evaluating current market offerings, as well as future technology, including electric vehicles. We are in particular looking at options that will sustain operations in Calgary\u2019s extreme weather conditions. Working with our customer business units to review their fleet specific operational requirements, we are also identifying opportunities to right-size vehicles, relinquish or share units with low utilization, and encourage the purchase of units that support the City of Calgary\u2019s environmental commitments.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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