Ratings in the DriveOps Transport Directory are based on verifiable evidence, not self-reporting or paid placement. This page explains the methodology behind every badge.
Evidence over intent. A supplier's stated sustainability goals are not rated. What they have demonstrably done — fleet composition, verified fuel choices, independent certifications, quantified reductions — determines their tier.
No paid placement. Rating tier is not for sale. A supplier cannot pay to move from Baseline to Leader. Listings in the directory are free; tier placement reflects only the evidence available at the time of assessment.
Transparent reasoning. Every card in the directory includes the reasoning behind the rating. Readers can agree or disagree with the assessment — the aim is to make the basis visible, not to hand down verdicts.
The supplier has taken quantifiable steps that go beyond compliance — electric or HVO fleet, certified feedstock, independently verified emissions data, or named in credible industry research. Claims can be cross-referenced against public sources.
The supplier is making real sustainability moves — partial fleet transition, published targets, industry body membership with sustainability requirements — but has not yet reached the evidence threshold for Leader.
The supplier is operating in the film and TV transport sector but has not published verifiable sustainability commitments or credentials at the time of assessment. Inclusion means they are a known market participant, not an endorsement.
The supplier could not be assessed with confidence using publicly available sources. They may have strong sustainability practices; the rating reflects the limits of available evidence, not a judgement on performance.
Included as a contextual reference — trade bodies, standards organisations, or sector-wide programmes relevant to production transport sustainability. Not directly comparable to supplier ratings.
Assessments draw on public sources — company websites, trade press, industry research, and third-party certifications. Suppliers can submit evidence directly via the Get Listed form.
| Criterion | What counts as evidence |
|---|---|
| Fleet fuel type | EV, HVO, or hybrid fleet — stated on company website or in trade press, with proportion of fleet where possible |
| HVO feedstock | Explicit public commitment to waste-feedstock HVO (not virgin vegetable oil). Certificate of provenance preferred. |
| Emissions quantification | Published or reported reduction figures with a baseline year and methodology |
| Third-party certification | ISO 14001, PAS 2060, B Corp, GGSC accreditation, or equivalent industry-recognised standard |
| Industry programme participation | Named in Film London Fuel Project, Albert, BAFTA albert, or equivalent UK production sustainability initiative |
| Published targets | Specific, time-bound emissions or fleet targets published on company website or in annual reporting |
| Carbon measurement | Use of GPS-based or telemetry-based CO₂ measurement rather than estimate-based calculation |
| Transparency | Proactive disclosure — sustainability reports, public methodology, or third-party audits available without request |
| Sector specificity | Evidence applies specifically to film and TV transport operations, not only general logistics |
| Longevity | Evidence is current (within last 3 years). Historical claims without current operations are discounted. |
DriveOps is itself listed in the directory with a Leader rating. We are the publisher of this directory. We assess ourselves against the same criteria applied to every other supplier — and we flag the conflict of interest directly on our card.
If you believe any rating is incorrect, contact us at directory@driveops.uk with the evidence. Ratings are updated at each edition release; urgent corrections are handled between editions where the error is clear.
It is not an endorsement of any supplier. A Leader rating means we found strong verifiable evidence of sustainability action — it does not mean DriveOps is recommending that production hire that company over any other, or that the company's practices are perfect.
It is not exhaustive. Edition 0.2.5 covers 83 suppliers. There are many more operating in the UK. If a supplier is not listed, it may be because we have not assessed them yet — not because they are excluded.
It is not static. Ratings change when evidence changes. A supplier who achieves ISO 14001 after their initial Baseline assessment will be reviewed at the next edition.
Submit your details and sustainability credentials for the next edition of the directory.