Sustainable mobility

The PIA (Programme d'Investissements d'Avenir) is an industrial policy tool that acts as a catalyst for green growth. It finances innovative projects of all sizes to bring out or develop the industrial sectors of tomorrow. The programme covers a wide range of thematic areas: renewable energy (marine...

Driving eco-change... Large Finnish logistics company explores wide range of eco-friendly hauling solutions Optimised routing and loading as well as training for contract hauliers in eco-driving deliver the goods Kesko Logistics is one of the largest providers of logistics services in Finland. It...

Smarter commuting Busy industrial area moves towards sustainable commuting options Smart mobility measures introduced result in an award in 2017 Valmet Rautpohja is an industry plant situated in Jyväskylä, central Finland. The plant has around 1 300 employees and most of them use cars for their...

Implementing long-lasting changes, including behavioural change, requires good planning and commitment by employees and management. Mobility planning is a classic example of how this works. Typically, mobility planning for personnel includes a baseline assessment of the current modes of transport...

Developing a sustainable mobility policy can significantly reduce a company's carbon footprint, boost its image and competitiveness, while offering safety and security benefits for employees. There are several ways to approach sustainable mobility, including: Assess travel needs, frequency and mode...

Accelerating gently, avoiding high speeds, anticipating traffic... these are all energy efficient or ecodriving measures which can reduce fuel consumption and costs while decreasing carbon dioxide and air pollution. For example, fuel consumption and costs can both be reduced by 10 to 15 %, with an...

Positive incentives for employees are closely related to information, education and training activities. While information and training are often the first steps, this measure focuses on positive incentives to perpetuate or strengthen environmentally friendly behaviour. Creating incentives around...