What is the Employer Mobility Plan ?
The Employer Mobility Plan (EMP) is essentially a roadmap to help companies rethink how their employees commute to work.
In concrete terms, this plan aims to encourage alternatives to private cars : carpooling, cycling, teleworking, public transport, and flexible working hours. The EMP is therefore an opportunity to improve the daily lives of employees while contributing to the ecological transition. And between us, who wouldn’t dream of simpler, less stressful and a little greener journeys?
What are the steps involved in implementing an EMP?
Implementing an Employer Mobility Plan is not something that can be done overnight: it is a major project that requires a methodical approach and consultation.
The first step is to analyse the travel habits of a company’s employees and implement solutions to improve them. This usually starts with an assessment: observing how employees get to work (car, bus, bicycle, on foot, etc.), what the obstacles are, what their specific needs are, and any constraints related to the company’s location (accessibility, hours, parking, allocation of spaces, etc.).
Next, clear objectives are defined (reducing solo car use, improving access to public transport, etc.), followed by the development of an action plan. This may include setting up bicycle parking facilities, partnering with a carpooling platform, creating a company shuttles, offering incentives for teleworking and public transport use, or even providing more advantageous reimbursement of certain transport costs. Some companies even go so far as to offer bicycle repair workshops and negotiate staggered working hours to avoid rush hour traffic.
The final phase, which is often overlooked, is follow-up: measuring the effectiveness of the measures put in place, making adjustments as necessary, and, above all, communicating regularly with employees to maintain their commitment.
Examples of concrete actions for an Employer Mobility Plan (EMP).
The EMP can take many forms depending on the specific needs of each company.
Some companies introduce a bicycle mileage allowance to encourage soft mobility. Others choose to improve smart parking by making it easier to reserve spaces (for cars, bicycles, motorcycles, electric vehicles, etc.).
Some develop an internal carpooling platform and install charging stations for electric vehicles. Teleworking, even on a part-time basis, is also one of the possible levers.
Even more innovative: some companies organise ‘mobility challenges’ or car-free days to raise awareness among their teams in a friendly atmosphere. The important thing is to adopt realistic measures that are adapted to the situation on the ground and, above all, developed in collaboration with employees!
The benefits of the PDMe for the company!
Adopting a Mobility Plan is a real opportunity for the company.
By promoting more efficient travel, we improve punctuality, reduce travel stress, and therefore increase productivity and the overall well-being of teams.
It also boosts your image: a company committed to sustainable mobility sends a strong signal to its customers, partners and future talent. Not to mention the financial impact: by reducing parking needs (through parking space sharing and reservation) and optimising business travel, the savings are very real in the long term!