Modern mobility concepts: Key findings from the Future Mobility Lab Report
The world of work is changing - and so are the mobility options offered by employers. The latest Future Mobility Lab report on corporate mobility, based on two extensive surveys of employers and employees in Germany, sheds light on the trends and potential in occupational mobility. The aim of the survey was to provide a database for the discussion on current changes and potentials of mobility offers by employers.
The Future Mobility Lab Report
How can companies and their employees shape sustainable mobility behavior in a professional context?
In 2024, the Future Mobility Lab focused on designing environmentally friendly mobility solutions in the professional environment. The study combines empirical data from employer and employee surveys in Germany and Switzerland with scientific support for specific case studies on the realignment of corporate mobility.
Diverse mobility concepts are gaining in importance
Electrification of company car fleets
72% of companies have increased the proportion of electric vehicles in their fleet. This not only helps to reduce emissions, but also offers tax benefits for companies and employees.
Deutschlandticket and job tickets
56% of companies now offer the Deutschlandticket or Jobtickets for local and long-distance transport to make it easier to switch to public transport.
Car sharing and micromobility solutions
Flexible sharing offers for cars, e-bikes and e-scooters are increasingly being offered by companies to provide employees with a greater choice of sustainable means of transportation.
Mobility budgets
Instead of individual offers, some companies grant a mobility budget that can be used flexibly for different means of transportation. This enables individual and needs-based use of sustainable mobility solutions.
Home office and flexible working models
62% of employers have extended the option of working from home. Less commuting means a direct reduction in emissions and a better work-life balance for employees.
Company bike leasing as an important component of sustainable mobility
According to the study, 77% of the companies surveyed that have changed their mobility offering in the last three years have introduced company bike leasing. This puts it at the top of the list of new mobility offerings.
Increasing employer attractiveness and securing skilled workers (78%)
Companies rely on sustainable mobility offers to position themselves as modern and environmentally conscious employers.
Fulfillment of employees' wishes (67 %)
More and more employees prefer the bicycle as a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to the car.
Companies' sustainability strategies (62%)
More and more employees prefer the bicycle as a healthy and environmentally friendly alternative to the car.
Holistic mobility strategies for the future
The study clearly shows that companies are increasingly relying on a wide range of mobility services in order to become more sustainable, attractive and flexible. Company bike leasing, e-mobility, public transport services and sharing models play a key role in the mobility transition.
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Source: Future Mobility Lab Report – „Angebote für berufliche Mobilität in Deutschland“ (2024)
Conclusion
Workplace mobility is undergoing change
The Future Mobility Lab Report shows that corporate mobility in Germany is undergoing fundamental change.
It is becoming clear that companies are no longer relying solely on traditional company cars. Modern mobility concepts today are a mix of various components: fleet electrification, job tickets (such as the Deutschlandticket), car sharing, and flexible mobility budgets are becoming increasingly important.
Company bike leasing is the top trend: the company bike has established itself as one of the most effective tools. According to the study, 77% of companies that have recently adjusted their offerings have introduced company bike leasing. This puts it at the top of the new mobility offerings. There are three main reasons for this change:
Employer attractiveness: Sustainable mobility is a decisive factor in the competition for skilled workers (78% agreement).
Employee wishes: Employees are actively demanding healthy and environmentally friendly alternatives (67%).
Sustainability goals: Companies are using these concepts specifically to improve their carbon footprint (62%).
Overall, the future of professional mobility is sustainable, flexible, and individual. Companies that offer holistic strategies (e-mobility, public transport, and bicycles) not only position themselves as ecologically responsible, but also massively increase their attractiveness as employers.
