Sustainable corporate mobility
Mobility is one of the first MoveSmart companies
26.01.2026
There is great potential to save CO2 when commuting and travelling on business. This is why the new MoveSmart initiative aims to motivate many companies to make their mobility more sustainable. Mobility is one of the first signatories.
The MoveSmart initiative was launched in Bern on 26 January 2026. It wants to optimise business travel and commuting - i.e. corporate mobilitymore sustainablemake. At the launch, 13 companies with more than 100,000 employees signed the initiative's charter and pledged to consistently promote sustainable forms of mobility.
The goals of the initiative are clear: The reduction of CO2 rate-Emissions and a reduction pledge to "net zero" by 2050 at the latest. Participants also commit to shifting company mobility to sustainable modes of transport and to actively organising their own mobility management. In addition, the exchange of knowledge between companies is to be promoted and traffic reduced in general.
13 companies lead the way
The Mobility Cooperative also wants to be a role model for corporate mobility and has signed up - together with other pioneers such as Rivella, SBB, Lonza, Swiss Post and Helsana. Roland Beyeler, Segment Manager and Head of Sustainability at Mobility, explains why:«MoveSmart underlines our claim: Improve corporate mobility sustainably –for ourselves and as a reliable partner for companies that we accompany as a car sharing pioneer on the way to a shared, sustainable fleet.”
«MoveSmart underlines our claim to sustainably improve corporate mobility.»Roland Beyeler, Segment Manager and Head of Sustainability Mobility
MoveSmart is organised by Pro Velo Schweiz, the VCS Verkehrs-Club der Schweiz and the Verband öffentlicher Verkehr VöV. "With this initiative, we are harmonising economic efficiency with more sustainable corporate mobility and thus contributing to effective climate protection," says VöV Director Ueli Stückelberger.
To the next level in two years
MoveSmart's most important instrument is a national labelling system. This enables participating companies to make their activities visible. The principle is very simple: Those who sign up to the initiative start at the basic level and must have implemented defined measures within two years. Once this has been achieved, the "engaged" level is reached. The highest level, "leading", requires additional measures and a CO2 rate-Reduction path for corporate mobility with a target of net zero by 2040.
The MoveSmart initiative has only just started. But the sponsors have ambitious goals: At least 500 companies are to be added over the next three years.
Flexwork, Haltbtax and car sharing discounts
The Mobility Cooperative is already doing a lot when it comes to sustainable corporate mobility: After the relocation of the offices2017 rate flexwork was introduced after Rotkreuz. This allows employees to do their work where it makes the most sense. Commuter activity has already fallen sharply.
Mobility also offers various incentives to encourage employees to travel sustainably: The Half-Fare travelcard is free, plus annual credits for public transport travelcards. Anyone who regularly cycles to work receives a contribution towards the service work. Employees also enjoy free membership of Mobility and drive the shared cars at discounted rates.
As the current commuter mobility survey of employees shows, 55% of commuting journeys are made by public transport, 8% on foot or by bike or e-bike and 37% by car. Roland Beyeler says:«We are pleased with these figures, especially as we are seeing a movement towards more public transport and non-motorised traffic. This confirms that the incentives are working - and motivates us to examine further measures.”
Mobility also helps other companies
Mobility not only wants to focus on itself with MoveSmart, but also advise and support other companies within the initiative. After all: Many companies could cover a large part of their employee mobility with public transport and car sharing. This not only reduces CO2 ratebut also save money.