How to promote sustainable mobility in your company?

Every day, millions of people in Spain commute from their homes to their workplaces. Most do so by private car, contributing to traffic, pollution and urban stress.  

In this context, the sustainable mobility is no longer an option: it is a necessity. And business has a leading role to play in this change. 

What is sustainable mobility and why does it matter?

The sustainable mobility encompasses all forms of travel that minimise environmental impact, favouring the efficient use of resources and people's well-being. We are talking about walking, cycling, public transport, shared or electric vehicles. 

Why is sustainable mobility important? 

• Reduces emissions and improves air quality. 

• Traffic decreases and noise in cities. 

• Improving public health and physical and mental well-being. 

• Promotes a culture of responsibility and social commitment. 

But this change cannot depend on individual decisions alone. Organisations have the capacity - and the responsibility - to lead this movement from within. 

Examples of sustainable mobility

Some of the most representative actions and systems for sustainable mobility are: 

• Active mobility: Encouraging walking and cycling, especially for short journeys, improves health and is emission-free. 

• Use of public transportThe use of the metro, buses or trains reduces the number of private vehicles on the road and thus pollution. 

• Shared vehicles (carsharing y carpooling): car sharing between several people reduces traffic and optimises the use of resources. 

• Electric mobilityThe use of electric or plug-in hybrid vehicles helps to reduce dependence on fossil fuels. 

• Intelligent mobility systemsmobile applications that integrate different modes of transport, enable efficient route planning and promote intermodal transport. 

• Low Emission Zones (LEZ)Restricting access of polluting vehicles in certain urban areas promotes a cleaner and more liveable city. 

• Dissuasive parkingThe "park-and-ride" facilities: allow drivers to leave their vehicle on the outskirts and continue their journey by public transport or bicycle. 

• Micromobilityscooters and electric bicycles as an alternative for short urban journeys. 

Businesses as key agents of change

Many of the daily commutes are motivated by work. This makes companies key players in the transition to cleaner and more efficient mobility. 

Promoting sustainable mobility not only has a positive impact on the planet, but also has a positive impact on the environment. improves corporate image, increases talent retention and enhances employees' quality of life. It is a strategic bet with short, medium and long term benefits.

How can companies promote sustainable mobility?

There are multiple ways in which an organisation can implement responsible mobility policies. A sustainable mobility plan can include:  

• Teleworking and flexible working hours reduce unnecessary travel. 

• Promotion of cycling with secure parking and showers in the office. 

• Support for electric mobility through the installation of electric recharging points. 

• Economic incentives to use public transport: a practical and high-impact solution is to Edenred Mobility, the Edenred transport ticket. 

Edenred Mobility: a simple solution to promote public transport

Edenred Mobility is a tool designed for companies to encourage the use of public transport among their employees, in a digital, secure and fiscally advantageous way. 

How does it work?

It is a card (physical or virtual) which allows employees to use a dedicated balance to pay for their travel by metro, bus, train, etc. 

It is compatible with the main public transport operators and can be integrated with Apple Wallet, Google Wallet and other platforms. 

Employee benefits:

• Savings of up to 30 % in personal income tax (exempt up to €1,500 per year). 

• Convenient, digital managementbalance and movements can be easily consulted from the online platform. 

• Increased purchasing power no pay rise. 

• It helps to mitigating transport fare increases (for example in Madrid)

Benefits for the company:

• Easy implementation thanks to the support of the Edenred team  

• 100 % deduction % as personnel expenditure. 

• Improve employee satisfaction and engagement. 

• Promotes visible and measurable sustainability policies. 

• And many more advantages! 

Case study: Maria and her new sustainable journey

Maria works for a consultancy firm in Madrid. Until recently, she drove 40 minutes to the office every day. Between petrol, parking and the stress of traffic, she was exhausted. 

Her company implemented Edenred Mobility. Maria now uses the metro and takes less time, reads on the way and, thanks to the Transport Ticket, saves more than 400 € per year. The best thing: you know you are reducing your carbon footprint while gaining quality of life. 

Sustainable mobility plan in your company with the Transport Ticket

Sustainable mobility is one of the greatest urban challenges of our time, but also one of the most important challenges of the 21st century. great opportunity to transform the way we live and work. 

Companies that rely on solutions such as Edenred Mobility not only take care of the planet, but also of their staff. Because boosting public transport is not only an ecological issue, but also a clear sign of responsible leadership. 

Is your company ready to move towards a more sustainable future?