Just one in five employees feels their employer is interested in the emissions caused by their workers commuting to work or on business trips, according to new research from mobility app Free Now.
The app, which offers taxi services and has plans to offer e-scooter services once they are legalised by the Government, said the first step in reducing congestion is the switch from private car ownership to more flexible and sustainable mobility options.
Its research found out that 77 per cent of employees in Ireland want their companies to promote sustainable mobility alternatives to reduce carbon emissions.
Six out of 10 company car owners said they would give up their car and replace it with a mobility budget.
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A mobility budget works as a benefit scheme for employees and allows them to avail of a monthly allowance across different transportation modes, such as car sharing, electric bicycles and e-scooters.
Ireland ranks fourth on the list of European countries most willing to give up their company car. Three quarters would find it an appealing company benefit if their employer would finance an alternative to a company car.
