The passage of the new Sustainable Mobility Act is changing the way government agencies, businesses, and the public view daily travel. The law was enacted with the goal of promoting a more efficient, safer, and environmentally friendly model of mobility, in line with climate commitments and people’s actual needs.
A new framework for labor mobility
Although the law covers a wide range of areas—from urban planning to public transportation funding—one of the provisions that will have the greatest impact on the business community is the one that directly affects sustainable mobility plans in the workplace. Articles 25 through 27 introduce specific requirements that many organizations will need to begin preparing for as soon as possible.
The law recognizes that commuting to work accounts for a significant proportion of daily traffic and, therefore, of pollutant emissions. It therefore places companies at the forefront of the transition to more sustainable mobility.
Articles 25, 26, and 27 establish that certain workplaces must develop, implement, and update sustainable mobility plans, with measures aimed at reducing private vehicle use, improving accessibility, and promoting clean transportation alternatives.
Specifically, the obligation affects companies—both public and private—that have regular workplaces with more than 200 employees or more than 100 per shift.
In addition, the regulation sets a maximum period of 24 months from its entry into force to have these plans in place. Given that the law came into force on December 5, 2025, the deadline for complying with this obligation is December 5, 2027.
But what does this mean in practice?
What the law requires of workplaces: key points from Articles 25 to 27
1. Mandatory development of sustainable mobility plans (Article 25)
Workplaces included in the legal threshold must have a Sustainable Mobility Plan for Work (PMST). This plan must include:
This plan must include:
- A diagnosis of workforce mobility. Identification of problems, barriers, and opportunities.
- Identification of problems, barriers, and opportunities. Monitoring and evaluation indicators.
- Concrete measures to promote sustainable travel.
- Monitoring and evaluation indicators.
The goal is for each company to have a strategic roadmap tailored to its specific circumstances.
2. Minimum content and recommended measures (Article 26)
Among the measures considered priorities are:
- Promotion of public and collective transportation.
- Incentives for active mobility (walking, cycling).
- Promotion of carpooling.
- Management of corporate parking to discourage private vehicle use.
- Flexible working hours or teleworking to reduce peak travel times.
- Installation of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles.
The law leaves room for sectoral adaptation, but sets a clear direction: reduce emissions and improve the efficiency of work-related travel.
3. Monitoring, updating, and communication (Article 27)
The law requires:
- Regular updating of the plan, especially when conditions in the workplace change.
- Assessment of the impact of the measures implemented.
- Transparent communication to staff and, where appropriate, to public administrations.
Companies must also prepare reports monitoring the plan and its degree of implementation, with periodic reviews during its term.
Failure to comply with the obligation to have the plan in place within the deadline may constitute a minor offense punishable by fines ranging from €101 to €2,000.
Conclusion: What does this mean for businesses?
The new Sustainable Mobility Law promotes a genuine cultural change in workplace mobility. Sustainable mobility plans in the workplace will be a key tool for moving towards a cleaner, more efficient, and more humane model.
For companies that are required to comply—mainly those with large workforces—the timeline is already in motion: they must have their plan approved and implemented before December 2027. For the rest, the law introduces incentives and recommendations that point toward the gradual generalization of these policies.
In this context, anticipating, planning, and making corporate mobility a strategic focus will not only enable compliance with regulations, but also strengthen sustainability, corporate reputation, and competitiveness.
