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ECF European Cyclists Federaton

Become a Cycle Friendly Employer

The European Cycling Standard

  • Decrease carbon emissions
  • Reduce transport costs
  • Lower employee absence and improve wellbeing
  • Demonstrate commitment to the environment & sustainability
  • Enhance your perception and brand awareness
  • Attract & retain talent & customers
  • Increase collaboration partnership opportunities
  • Align with UN Sustainability Development Goals
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Licensed Certfication by European Cyclist’s Federation

Implementing the National Sustainable Mobility Policy Action Plan 2022-2025

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Licensed Certification by European Cyclist’s Federation

Implementing the National Sustainable Mobility Policy Action Plan 2022-2025

2,500,000 Employees • Over 600 Employers & Workplaces Across Europe

Backed by Goal 5 of the National Sustainability Policy 2022-2025

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Cycle Friendly Employers deliver carbon reduction and improve employee wellbeing.

Our certification is the European Standard by the European Cyclists Federation delivering Active Travel Cycling in the workplace for over a decade. The certified symbol demonstrates to employees, customers, visitors, and suppliers your commitment to cycling as a mode of transport, sport, and recreation. Being a Cycle Friendly Employer is a simple way to decrease transport emissions, reduce transport costs and improve employee wellbeing.

The Irish government has a commitment to:

  • A 51% reduction in our carbon emissions by 2030
  • Reach net zero by 2050

Walking and cycling can have improved physical and mental health benets which, considered in economic terms are even greater than the positive environmental impact.

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4 Steps to Become a Cycle Friendly Employer

1. Self Evaluation

Complete the free evaluation form.We will assess your information and we will make recommendations within 48 hours to get your certification started.

2. Engagement

We will meet you to schedule an onsite audit to become certified. We will guide you through certification from bronze to gold within 3 years. You’ll start to plan a roadmap and engage with your teams and people to become certified.

3. Audit

A Workplace Cycling Advisor will schedule an onsite audit to assess your evaluation and document evidence before being certified. Following the audit we will provide a holistic assessment of your workplace including guidance and recommendations to support engagement and reduce carbon emissions.

4. Certification

Following your onsite audit your certification score will be officially confirmed and you will be awarded as a Cycle Friendly Employer. We will meet with you on an annual basis to hear about your progress and guide you with implementing actions to increase your score in preparation for your recertification in three years.

About Cycle Friendly Employer

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What is a Cycle Friendly Employer?

Care about their employees, improve their health, increase productivity, and are committed to net zero and sustainability.

Cycling Friendly Employer certification Gold Medal

Why become a cycle friendly employer?

Follow a four step process and become accredited within 30 days

Cycling Friendly Employer certification Gold Medal

Who is a cycle friendly employer?

More than 600 employers and 2,500,000 employees across Europe, including Workday, eBay, Bosch, Lidl, and many others

Workplace Bikes for Positive Impact

Becoming a Cycle Friendly Employer represents far more than just lowering carbon emissions. Certification brings a people-orientated approach to health and wellbeing including an opportunity to showcase your organisational values to employees and stakeholders. Businesses and employers enhance their brand perception, create growth opportunities, and generate customer loyalty.

Workplace Cycling Support

Certification 

Analyse your cycling impact and engagement to create an action plan to reduce carbon emissions. Receive a bike service workshop engagement event calendar & product discounts to encourage cycling.

Bike Hire & Cycle Subscription

Choose a workplace cycling solution for commuting and business travel reducing employee Scope 1 and Scope 3 GHG emissions. Benefit from shared bikes to reduce transport costs.

Buildings & Property

Discover opportunities to enhance your infrastructure to secure your assets and employees possessions to encourage more cycling.

UN Sustainable Development Goals
Investment in cycling including e-bikes and cargo bikes are critical to the Sustainable Development Goals
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Our Partner Community

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Guarantee peace of mind with Cycling Ireland’s commuter membership. Includes public liability cover and exclusive discounts. Personal and group offers available.
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The European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) is an umbrella federation for national cycling organisations (organisations which promote bike for urban mobility) throughout Europe.
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Provide a fully-serviced fleet of foldable Brompton bikes for your team

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Making every journey seen

Award Winning Bike Lights & Data Insights

Certified employers receive discount

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We help you future-proof your new and existing buildings, property, and developments to include cycling facilities and services in partnership with ActiveScore.