How to promote sustainable mobility in your company?

What is sustainable mobility and why does it matter?

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

La movilidad sostenible es importante por varias razones: reduce la contaminación del aire, disminuye la congestión y las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero, fomenta un estilo de vida más saludable, crea comunidades más habitables y puede ser más económica para los usuarios. 

• Reduces emissions and improves air quality. 

• Traffic is decreasing and noise in cities. 

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

• Promotes a culture of responsibility and social commitment. 

But this change cannot depend solely on individual decisions. 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. 

• Using public transportChoosing the underground, buses, or trains reduces the number of private vehicles in circulation and, consequently, pollution. 

• Shared vehicles (carsharing and carpooling)Car sharing among several people reduces traffic and optimises resource use. 

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

• Intelligent mobility systemsMobile applications that integrate different modes of transport, allow for efficient route planning, and encourage intermodal transport. 

• Low Emission Zones (LEZ)Restricting access for polluting vehicles in certain urban areas encourages a cleaner, more liveable city. 

• Dissuasive parkingallow drivers to leave their vehicle on the outskirts and continue their journey by public transport or bicycle. 

• MicromobilityElectric scooters and bicycles as an alternative for short urban journeys. 

Businesses as key agents of change

Many daily commutes are motivated by work reasons. This turns companies into fundamental players in the transition towards cleaner and more efficient mobility. 

Fostering sustainable mobility not only has a positive impact on the planet but also Improve corporate image, increase talent retention, and enhance employee 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 an organisation can implement responsible mobility policies. A sustainable mobility plan may 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 charging points. 

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

Edenred Mobility: a simple solution to encourage public transport

Edenred Mobility It's a tool designed for companies to encourage the use of public transport among their employees, in a 100%% digital, secure and tax-efficient way. 

How does it work?

It is a (physical or virtual) card 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 30Did you have any other questions?% in personal income tax (exempt up to €1,500 annually). 

• Convenient and digital managementThe balance and transactions can be easily checked 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% deductionDid you have any other questions?% as personnel expenditure. 

• Improve employee satisfaction and engagement. 

• Promote visible and measurable sustainability policies. 

• And many more advantages! 

Case Study: María and her new sustainable commute

María works at a consultancy firm in Madrid. Until recently, she used to drive 40 minutes to the office each day. Between the petrol, the parking and the stress of the traffic, she arrived exhausted. 

Your company implemented Edenred Mobility. Now, Maria uses the metro and it takes her less time, she reads during the journey and, thanks to the Transport Ticket, Save over 400Did you have any other questions?€ per year. The best thing: they know they're reducing their carbon footprint while gaining quality of life. 

Sustainable mobility plan in your company with the Transport Ticket

opportunity. great opportunity to transform the way we live and work. 

Companies that rely on solutions such as Edenred Mobility not only do they look after the planet, but also their human team. Because promoting public transport is not just an ecological matter, but also a clear sign of responsible leadership. 

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