B2Bike, green transportation in the fight against global warming

A healthy ride towards a greener planet

Sioen puts a lot of effort in developing a greener community. The more people cycle to our plants, the better for the environment. Less cars means less traffic jams and fewer parking spots. In addition, it is said that people can concentrate better when doing sports before work and of course, people who cycle regularly are healthier.

Have a look at the following advantages of cycling to work:

1. Health benefits
First of all, cycling promotes weight loss, builds muscle and cuts heart disease and cancer risk. According to Cycling UK a study of 264,337 people found that people who cycle to work have a 45% lower risk of developing cancer, and a 46% lower risk of cardiovascular disease compared to commuting by car or public transport. Further, it also is an easy way to fit exercise in your day schedule. Many people don’t find the time to exercise and, as you need to go to work anyway, you might as well make it your exercise of the day. Finally, cycling helps clear your mind and boosts your mental well-being.

2. Better for the planet
It goes without saying that riding your bike to work instead of driving your car or using public transport, reduces your carbon footprint. Taking into account the CO₂ that is produced while manufacturing your bike and the emissions of the food you consume by doing sports, the CO₂ emissions per kilometre of riding your bike is still 10 times less than a car. Cycling instead of using your car contributes to cleaner, healthier air.

3. It saves you money
The maintenance cost for a bike is far lower than for a car.

4. No more traffic jams
You will no longer be stuck in traffic, which benefits your mental health and the environment. You save time and reduce the number of cars on the road.

B2Bike, lease company bicycles

B2Bike is our partner in Belgium for business bicycles. They offer both organisational (fiscal affairs, analyses, etc.) and practical support (delivery, management and after sales). Employees can go to one of the bike shops in B2Bike’s extensive network and choose their bike of choice. The bicycles can be offered in bicycle purchase or in bicycle leasing.

SDG

Riding your bike to work is a kind of green transportation and it helps fight global warming. In addition, it helps improve our colleagues’ health. Thanks to those reasons, we can say that we help realise Sustainable Development Goals 3 (“Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages”) and 13 (“Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts”)