Why should workplaces join TravelWise?

Having a workplace travel plan can:

1. Enhance your workplace’s image and demonstrate a proactive approach:

		By helping employees choose alternatives to car travel, your workplace will be contributing to: Reducing air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions (e.g. travel plans save 258 tonnes of CO2 annually) Meeting shareholders demands for corporate social responsibility Increasing access to your workplace for staff and clients Reducing road congestion
		Through being eligible for: TravelWise branding Environmental and health awards

2. Improve employee wellbeing, productivity, and retention of staff:

Staff who car-pool, use public transport, cycle or walk to work: Save money: Are more punctual and absent less when journeys to work are easier and cheaper Are more healthy, active and motivated (e.g. spending 30 minutes per day walking to and from work can help to reduce the risk of a heart attack, control weight, and lower blood pressure and cholesterol).

3. Save money for your workplace by:

		Reducing the amount of parking needed on site: Decreasing land or rent costs
		Reducing problems caused by traffic congestion in and around your workplace
		Reducing the costs of running a vehicle fleet