As corporate sustainability goals become more ambitious, fleets play a critical role in driving real progress. ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) strategies increasingly prioritise clean transport, and adopting electric vehicles (EVs) is one of the most powerful ways to deliver on those commitments. But switching to EVs is just the start. The way businesses manage charging, driver reimbursements, and reporting can significantly enhance their environmental and operational outcomes.
Why EV Cards Matter for ESG
1. Measurable Emissions Reductions
EVs typically produce about one-third of the lifetime CO₂ emissions of petrol or diesel vehicles, according to Carbon Brief. EV-specific charge cards capture usage data at a granular level, including energy source and charge location - making it easier to calculate and communicate real carbon savings.
2. Simplified Reporting & Governance
With an EV charge card that works across public, workplace, and home charging, companies benefit from consolidated billing that’s HMRC-compliant and ESG-report ready. With the Rightcharge dashboard, users can track costs, usage, and emissions across their entire fleet, even seeing how much charging comes from renewable sources like wind or solar.
3. Scope 1 & 2 Emissions Management
Fleet electrification reduces direct emissions (Scope 1), while tracking energy used for vehicle charging, especially at home or depots, supports Scope 2 transparency. This is increasingly important as ESG expectations rise, and pressure grows to disclose energy data accurately.
Introducing Rightcharge: Your ESG Booster
Our partnership with Rightcharge offers a powerful EV card solution that supports fleet managers, finance teams, and sustainability leads alike. Here is what it delivers:
- Public charging access to over 62,000 EV charge points across 35+ UK networks – covering 70% of the country.
- Automated home charging reimbursements, using energy supplier data for maximum accuracy and fraud protection.
- A single monthly invoice covering public and home EV charging, with VAT breakdowns for simplified expense management.
- Real-time ESG dashboards, helping you track costs, charging behaviour, and CO₂ savings by vehicle, site, and energy type.
ESG Outcomes: Not Just Green - Smart
ESG Pillar | How EV Cards & Rightcharge Help |
Environmental | Lower lifecycle emissions, clear carbon tracking via EV data and energy sources. |
Social | Supports hybrid workforces with home charging, EV transition ease for drivers. |
Governance | VAT-compliant invoicing, automated audits, fraud detection, and centralised reporting. |
How to Get Started
- Apply for Rightcharge directly through Right Fuel Card.
- Pair your EV card with telematics for even more visibility into route efficiency, charge planning, and driver performance.
- Use the Rightcharge dashboard to track and report your ESG performance monthly.
- Share progress with stakeholders to highlight your organisation’s commitment to decarbonisation.
Final Thoughts
EVs are no longer a ‘nice-to-have’ they are a strategic asset for companies serious about sustainability. With the Rightcharge EV card, businesses gain far more than charging access, they gain insight, compliance, and progress toward ESG objectives.
Ready to electrify your sustainability journey? Learn more about our partnership with Rightcharge and discover how your fleet can lead the charge toward a cleaner future.
