CO-OPERATIVE INSURANCE: Eco Car Insurance – Driving Down Carbon Emissions | Business Wire

MANCHESTER, England–(BUSINESS WIRE)–If you want car insurance with an environmental conscience you should

check out the green credentials of your insurance company, according to

The Co-Operative Group.

During the last decade, UK car emissions have seen a drop of more than

20%* but there is still a long way to go to achievethe European

Union’s 2015 emissions target.

As well as finding an eco-friendly insurer, there are also a number of

things you can do yourself to cut down the harmful impact your driving

has on the environment.

What can car insurance companies like Co-Operative Insurance do?

Some car

insurance companies like the Co-Operative Insurance take their

environmental responsibilities very seriously. One of the things they do

is to take part of your annual insurance premium and invest it into

environmentally beneficial projects.

These projects can range from reforestation to investment in renewable

energy resources so they’re making a positive contribution to the future

of the planet.

Car insurance companies also have large networks of vehicle repair

companies. These companies can often have to prove they’re

environmentally responsible and eco-friendly in order to be accepted

onto the insurance companies’ approved repairer lists.

What can you do?

The way you drive your car every day can have a positive impact on the

environment in addition to your car insurance policy.

Here are just a few things you can do to become a more eco-friendly

driver.

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  Brake and accelerate more evenly

  
  

If you drive at an even pace rather than accelerating and braking hard,

you will not only save money on fuel, but also help the environment.

Driving in this way will also help reduce your risk of having an

accident and having to make a claim on your car

insurance

• 
  

  Lighten your load

  
  

Many people simply jump into their cars and embark on journeys without

even thinking what’s in the boot.

Carrying extra weight in your car has an adverse impact on the

environment as it uses more fuel. You will also pay more in fuel costs

as your car has to work harder to transport the extra weight around from

A to B.

• 
  

  Change your car

  
  

If you’ve got a car that has a high emission level, there are a number

of benefits of changing it to a more eco-friendly one.

First of all, you may be able to save money on fuel and secondly, your

car insurance costs may also go down if you switch to a less powerful

car.

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