Europcar was named the world’s ‘leading green transport solution company’ at the 2008 World Travel Awards ceremony on December 2. The award is a new environmental award launched this year.

“We are truly proud to have won [this] award,” said Guirec Grand-Clément, global sales and marketing director of Europcar International.

“The ‘Green’ award recognises our commitment to a sustainable environmental policy that focuses on the safety and well-being of our customers, employees and partners.”

Last June, Europcar announced that it had received certification from Bureau Veritas for its “Green Charter,” which formalises its commitment to protecting the environment. It is the first such certification for a company in Europe by Bureau Veritas, the world leader in inspection and certification services applied to quality, health and hygiene, safety, the environment and social responsibility.