Lotus Car Rental is committed to operating in a way that protects the environment, supports our community, and ensures long-term, sustainable growth. This policy applies to all locations, employees, contractors, and operational activities, including our vehicle fleet, facilities, and customer services.

Minimizing the release of greenhouse gasses

• Greenhouse gas emissions will be taken into consideration when purchasing new cars into the company’s fleet.
• Educate and encourage to drive more economically by following the tips provided on the website to minimize fuel consumption.
• Have more online meetings instead of in person. Employees travel together whenever possible and are encouraged to drive in a more fuel economic way.
• The company has invested in an electric shuttle bus to take customers from the airport to Lotus Car Rental.

Minimize the use of electricity and use the resource currently available better.

• Energy-efficient lighting: All facilities use LED lighting to reduce electricity consumption; any remaining legacy fixtures will be replaced as part of routine maintenance and upgrades. 
• Minimize electricity consumption through efficient equipment, lighting controls, and “switch-off” practices.
• Lotus Car Rental has upgraded its building heating system to reduce water consumption and will continue to optimize and improve efficiency over time. Following the improvements, water consumption decreased by about 70–75%.

Minimize waste

• Minimize the use of paper by increasing online solutions and if applicable always print on both sides of the page. For example, the leasing agreement to customers is in electronic form.
• Every office or workshop equipment is fully used before renewing the equipment.
• Controls & storage: Store hazardous materials in appropriate, labeled containers with spill-prevention measures.

Sort waste

• The waste that comes from the operation is sorted and sent to the correct sorting facilities for further processing.
• Recycling of recyclables: Recycle all recyclable materials generated in operations and offices
• Sorting & compliant handling: Ensure proper segregation and transport to licensed facilities; ensure hazardous waste (oils, filters, chemicals) is contained and handled by certified providers.

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Lotus Car Rental is part of Vakinn
Vakinn is a quality and environmental system for the travel industry. The system is based on Qualmark but is adapted to meet Icelandic environment. The goal of Vakinn is to promote quality, safety and environmental awareness. Vakinn is a tool used for sustainability, to enhance quality and safety.