Company cars and fleet management:

Company cars are a highly valued part of the package. Increasing tax burdens on company cars and fuel has meant over time employers have been moving away from offering cars for all but essential users, and into a variety of other schemes such as employee car ownership plans, personal contract plans and cash alternatives. For those still receiving cars, the focus of tax has been on CO2 emissions, so companies have been exploring green fleet solutions and offering lower CO2 emitting cars. They have also been working on wider policies to bring down car usage. Efforts in this area have also been encouraged by a focus on the risks caused by running a fleet, and the potential liabilities under corporate manslaughter rules. .

Company cars are a highly valued part of the package. Increasing tax burdens on company cars and fuel has meant over time employers have been moving away from offering cars for all but essential users, and into a variety of other schemes such as employee car ownership plans, personal contract plans and cash alternatives. For those still receiving cars, the focus of tax has been on CO2 emissions, so companies have been exploring green fleet solutions and offering lower CO2 emitting cars. They have also been working on wider policies to bring down car usage. Efforts in this area have also been encouraged by a focus on the risks caused by running a fleet, and the potential liabilities under corporate manslaughter rules.