Cycle-Friendly Employer (CFE) is a quality certification in cycle mobility to work developed by European Cyclist Federation (ECF) under the Program Bike2Workwith the aim of establishing a quality standard at European level for those companies and organizations that They want to opt for the use of bicycles to go to work. It has three years of validity, is valid at European level and is based on a series of measures recognized and practiced by hundreds of companies in Europe, but… Who is part of this network? What exactly does this consist of? certification? What benefits does it have? Below, we give you some keys to learn more about the CFE certification.
What does the CFE certification?
The main objective of this certification is to promote the use of bicycle among workers with the purpose of achieve a new, more sustainable urban mobility model. This certificate contributes to giving greater visibility and recognizing all the institutions that They opt for the use of bicycles to go to work.
Currently, the European CFE Consortium is formed by public administrations, associations and private companies of 14 different countries: United Kingdom, Spain, Slovenia, Romania, Poland, Norway, Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Denmark, Croatia, Bulgaria, Belgium and Austria. In Spain, the only entity approved for the deployment of the certifications bike friendly Group.
Benefits of promoting bicycle mobility to work
The benefits for companies are many, such as reduction of sickness costs, savings on infrastructure, the improvement of daily trips and their consequent contribution to traffic decongestion and reduced environmental impact of commuting to work. Furthermore, as it is an activity that can be practiced in equipment, cycling improves the climate labor in organizations.
Why get certified? Benefits of the CFE certificate
- The CFE certificate offers companies a greater ease in implementing measures efficient that encourage the use of bicycles, through a proven methodology with proven effectiveness to achieve changes important in the mobility habits of workers in the companies participating in the program.
- CFE certification also contributes to compliance with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Also, aid companies and organizations to position themselves as healthy companies and to improve your brand image.
- On the other hand, the CFE opens the doors to many funding opportunities at local, regional, national and European level, to carry out projects aimed at facilitating or motivating the use of bicycles, as is currently the case with the MOVES Plan, which offers incentives to efficient and sustainable mobility
What companies can get certified?
Any public or private company can be certified as a CFE company, regardless of its activity or size. The only requirement is to be committed to promoting bicycle mobility to work and carrying out a series of actions that support it. All companies that exceed the certification process are recognized with the official seal “Cycle-Friendly Employer”, widely recognized throughout the European Union.
How to become a Cycle-Friendly Employer company?
The tool self-assessment provides companies with the possibility of checking at any time if they meet the necessary criteria to obtain a positive evaluation, previous step to obtain certification.
- 1st step: Online self-assessment. Register and Check at any time if your company meets the minimum requirements to obtain a positive evaluation.
- 2nd step: On-site audit. If the online self-assessment is positive, you will be able request an on-site audit carried out by specialized technical personnel of Bikefriendly where each of the criteria required for obtain CFE certification.
- 3rd step: CFE Certification. Depending on the number of points obtained in each scope of action, your company will receive the “Cycle-Friendly” Seal Employer” in the gold, silver or bronze category, as well as a certificate official with a validity of 3 years.
You need more information?
For more information about the certification process and its benefits, contact us through info@bikefriendly.com and we will be happy to help you.
