SOGO Mobility, which offers flexible leases from one month to 12, is further assisting customers to go green by reducing their carbon footprint – thanks to an agreement with energy provider BP that allows carbon offsetting.
SOGO has become a major participant in BP’s Target Neutral programme, which helps fleet customers measure, reduce and offset their carbon emissions.
The company says it is the first leasing provider to introduce carbon-neutral leasing.
Partnership With Rightcharge
In addition to the carbon offsetting, SOGO has also partnered with Rightcharge to assist drivers in identifying and installing the right charging unit for their type of usage and budget. The partnership also enables drivers to access government grants and green electricity tariffs. There is also the ability to choose smart billing options that enable EV charging to be split from the driver’s household bill to make reimbursement for company car mileage easier.
According to Rightcharge, with Ofgem’s increase in the energy price cap from April, fleet drivers could be facing considerable increases for energy usage, estimated at more than £1000.
Commenting on the introduction of carbon-neutral leasing Karl Howkins, Managing Director of SOGO (pictured above), said:
“We aim to lead the industry in providing greener mobility solutions for companies that are seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. We have developed a comprehensive range of services that makes it easier than ever to move to an electric vehicle, and for occasions when an EV isn’t viable, we have everything from LCVs to SUVs available on ultra-flexible terms.”
Senior Management Appointments
SOGO has also been hiring recently with a variety of senior executives joining the flexible leasing company. These include Industry veteran Maurice Howkins (pictured) – father of Managing Director Karl – who has joined as Corporate Sales Director and will use his experience to accelerate the flexible leasing team’s growth. Another new appointment is Tristan Downs who joins as Head of Remarketing. Downs will manage the defleet and disposal of the leasing company’s fast-growing fleet.
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