Richmond, VA - The City of Richmond has earned national recognition from the NAFA Fleet Management Association for its leadership in clean and sustainable transportation.

In August, City officials were presented with the Best Electric Vehicle Policies 2025 award at this year's Sustainable Fleet Technology Conference in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. The recognition acknowledges the City's Electric Vehicle Replacement Policy, EV equipment operating procedures and practices, and related fleet electrification efforts, including five holistic EV charging contracts and the City's electric vehicle policy developed by the interdepartmental Joint Energy Team. These policies and procedures have been broadly implemented over the past year to improve efficiency and advance sustainability goals.

"We are honored to be considered a national leader in the shift toward electric," said Mayor Danny Avula. "And, although we are proud of how far we have come, we remain committed to forward progress and will continue to invest in policies that reduce emissions, improve efficiency, and deliver on our promise for thoughtful environmental stewardship."

In addition to its recognition for electric vehicle policies, the City was ranked 16th on NAFA's list of the country's top 50 green fleets (and 1st in the Commonwealth of Virginia), jumping more than 20 spots from 2024 (37th), the first year the City broke the top 50 list. The distinction demonstrates Richmond's progress in fleet electrification, fuel reduction, and broad implementation of sustainable practices.

"This achievement reflects a great deal of hard work from officials in both our Office of Sustainability and the Department of General Services, as well as a number of external stakeholders," said Director of the Office of Sustainability Laura Thomas. Moving from 37th to 16th in just one year is a tremendous achievement and is a testament to just how seriously we are taking our sustainability efforts."

To learn more about the City's commitment to a more sustainable future, please visit https://rva.gov/sustainability. 

About NAFA

NAFA Fleet Management Association is the world's largest membership association for individuals who manage the vehicular fleet and mobility responsibilities for their employers. NAFA propels the fleet and mobility profession through its world-class certification, education, advocacy, and connections. Through these resources, NAFA helps its members create efficient, sustainable, and safe fleets. The association is an essential element of success for individuals involved in the profession.