26 November 2025

Corporate Social Responsibility: how sustainable mobility drives your strategy

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More and more companies are understanding that their impact goes beyond economic results. How their teams travel to work, what carbon footprint that daily routine generates and what data the organisation can provide to prove it are questions that today form part of any serious Corporate Social Responsibility strategy. In this article we review what CSR is, how it connects with sustainable mobility through its three pillars — environmental, social and governance — and what obligations and advantages it brings for your business.

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What is Corporate Social Responsibility?

La Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is the set of practices and commitments that a company voluntarily undertakes to manage its economic, social and environmental impact, going beyond what current legislation requires. It is not a one-off action or an image campaign, but rather an approach that is integrated into the organisation's strategy and its day-to-day operations, affecting how it relates to its employees, customers, suppliers and society in general. In practice, CSR is structured around three pillars: the environmental (emissions reduction, resource management), the Social (team well-being, community impact) and the governance (transparency, ethics and traceability in decision-making).

Employee mobility is one of the areas where these three pillars connect most directly and measurably: how the workforce commutes to work has an environmental impact (emissions), a social impact (well-being, time, cost) and, increasingly, a governance impact, since the LSep 2025 explicitly links sustainable mobility to corporate reporting obligations. This is why sustainable mobility has become one of the most visible — and easiest to activate — pillars within any CSR strategy.

Sustainable mobility drives CSR by promoting environmental responsibility, enhancing brand reputation, fostering innovation, reducing operational costs, and improving employee well-being.

  • Compliance with the new Sustainable Mobility LawEdenred Mobility is a practical and legally recognised solution to help companies create Sustainable Mobility to Work Plans that comply with the new obligations, promoting public transport and the reduction of emissions.
  • Reputation Improvement Companies that invest in these types of journeys demonstrate a real commitment to society and the environment, setting themselves apart as responsible brands.
  • Reducing environmental impact: Reducing CO2 emissions through the use of sustainable transport creates healthier and cleaner environments for the population.
  • Talent attraction and retention Promoting responsible practices increases engagement, especially among professionals looking to work for companies aligned with sustainability values.
  • Sustainable Development Goals: With sustainable transport policies, companies can follow the United Nations' objectives: reducing inequalities, combating climate change, and inclusive economic development.

What does the new mobility law say?

How Edenred Mobility helps Corporate Social Responsibility objectives

Thanks to our solutions we are a strategic ally so that companies can easily and effectively reduce their environmental footprint:

  • Reduction of pollution: according to the United Nations in its Climate Change Guide: Transport, “replacing car use with public transport can lead to reduce by up to 2.2 tonnes the annual amount of carbon emissions per person.
  • Advantages for companiesour solution is also a financial benefit for companies. By being 100% deductible In the calculation of the taxable base for Corporation Tax, investments in sustainable mobility become a direct saving for your business.
  • Advantage for the teamsThis product improves the financial well-being of professionals thanks to the tax advantages it offers, as it is not taxed at the rate of IRPF. This improves their purchasing power, generating greater motivation and commitment towards their work environment.
  • Ease of useEdenred Mobility can be used at public transport points of sale that accept Mastercard. Furthermore, payments can be easily made from your mobile via Google Wallet or Apple Wallet.
  • Simple and practical managementThe following are available for companies to place orders online, ensuring that benefits are implemented smoothly. And professionals can check their balance and transactions directly from their Edenred Spain app.

The World Sustainable Transport Day invites us to reflect on how our mobility choices affect the planet and society. For businesses, adopting sustainable transport policies contributes to climate goals. With solutions such as Edenred Mobility, In this way, corporations can integrate sustainability into their business strategy. Corporate Social Responsibility, fostering the use of public transport Ready to lead the change? With Edenred, you can make a difference.

Throughout my HR career, I've learned that the true engine of any organisation is its people. My focus has always been on supporting individual and collective development, creating spaces where talent can grow and shine. I'm passionate about building organisational cultures based on trust, inclusion, and authentic commitment, convinced that when we care for people, we unlock real and sustainable success. Leading teams and projects with this vision drives me to keep learning and to inspire others to develop their full potential.

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