The regulatory framework for sustainable mobility in Spain has taken a key turn in 2026. With the approval of Royal Decree-Law 7/2026, the Government has significantly shortened the deadlines for companies to implement their Sustainable Mobility Plan for Work (PMST), reducing the adaptation period from 24 to 12 months. This implies that the deadline is brought forward to 5 December 2026, a year earlier than originally planned. This change accelerates the need for action and places many organisations in a more demanding scenario, where planning and implementation will need to be addressed more quickly.
The new Sustainable Mobility Act, passed on 13 October 2025, introduces direct obligations for companies in terms of labour mobility. The regulation prioritises the The most sustainable modes of transport, such as walking or cycling and public transport, and advocates for digital and connected mobility to reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of corporate travel.
In this new framework, organisations exceeding a certain number of employees will be required to develop Sustainable Mobility to Work Plans (SMWP) and implement measures that promote safer, more efficient travel aligned with national and European climate objectives.
Although the regulations add new responsibilities, they also open the door to optimising resources, improving internal mobility and relying on legally recognised technological solutions to facilitate compliance, such as Edenred Mobility.
In this article, we'll tell you the main keys to the law, how it affects your company, and how this solution can become a strategic ally to adapt to the new regulatory landscape.
Companies in Spain are obliged to implement a Sustainable Commuting Plan (SCP) with over 200 employees, as well as those that have with over 100 employees per shift. Autonomous Communities will be able to adjust these thresholds according to their local characteristics, and public entities are also included within this requirement. In practice, many organisations that had never formally addressed their internal mobility will now have to do so.
The Sustainable Mobility Act was approved by Congress on 13 October 2025. However, Article 63 of Royal Decree-Law 7/2026, of 20 March 2026, has introduced a key change in the deadlines: reduced from 24 to 12 months the period for obligated companies to prepare and implement their Sustainable Mobility Plan for Work. Consequently, the deadline is brought forward to 5 December 2026, one year ahead of the initially planned date (5 December 2027).
During this period, companies will need to analyse the travel habits of their workforce, define concrete measures and implement them. Furthermore, the process will need to be carried out in coordination with the legal representation of the workers, or with a trade union committee if this is not the case, ensuring that the actions respond to the real needs of the team.
The plan should be based on a detailed diagnosis from workplace mobility: modes of transport used, journey distances and times, origin zones, factors influencing access, and emissions generated. Based on this analysis, the company must Set emission reduction targets aligned with the hierarchy of mobility, which prioritises walking, cycling and public transport, leaving private vehicles as a last resort.
This is in addition to sustainable mobility measures, which may include incentives for the use of bicycles and public transport, secure parking, collective routes or shuttles, or the implementation of digital solutions to manage journeys.
The law also introduces a particularly relevant innovation: the explicit recognition of transport cards managed by authorised issuing companies, such as Edenred, as a valid and effective tool to fulfil sustainability objectives. These cards allow for the promotion of public transport, reduction of emissions, and also provide tax advantages for both the company and the employee.
The New Sustainable Mobility Law directly impacts a wide range of organisations and entities in Spain. Firstly, it targets companies —both public and private— that exceed certain staffing thresholds, that is, those with more than 200 employees or more than 100 workers per shift. This group concentrates a large part of the business fabric with the greatest impact on daily mobility.
In addition, the public administrations are also subject to this regulation, not only as those obliged to comply with it, but as key players in promoting good practices. In this regard, local authorities with intermediate populations (between 20,000 and 50,000 inhabitants) will have to develop adapted or simplified versions of these plans, adjusted to their size and needs.
Lastly, the law places special focus on Environments where mobility is a critical factor, such as logistics sectors or activities with a high volume of travel. In these cases, route optimisation, energy efficiency, and emission reduction take on a particularly relevant role.
The plans will not be static documents. The regulations require them to be periodic review and update of measures according to the results obtained or changes in the workplace operations. Beyond legal compliance, the benefits are extensive: reduced costs and emissions, improved team well-being and punctuality, strengthened ESG commitment, greater capacity to attract talent, and a more responsible corporate image.
At Edenred, we understand the challenges this transition poses for organisations. That's why the transport card Edenred Mobility It presents itself as an innovative solution designed to facilitate regulatory compliance and move towards more sustainable corporate mobility.
Prioritising sustainable mobility not only improves environmental performance, but also reinforces ESG commitment, corporate image and competitiveness in an increasingly demanding regulatory environment.
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The new Sustainable Mobility Act marks a before and after in the management of business travel. Companies obliged by this regulation will have to implement Sustainable Mobility Plans, prioritising public transport, sustainable mobility alternatives such as public transport. Far from being a simple obligation, the regulation opens up opportunities to optimise resources, reduce emissions and incentivise teams.
On this path, Edenred Mobility becomes the ideal strategic allya practical, simple, and flexible tool, recognised by the law itself and designed to help businesses comply with regulations while moving towards a greener and more responsible future.
