September 17, 2025 - (Brussels, BEL) Cycling Industries Europe and the Confederation of the European Bicycle Industry have published a new White Paper on company bike leasing. The White Paper highlights the economic, social, and environmental benefits of bike leasing, and calls on the European Commission to fully integrate (e-)bikes into the upcoming Clean Corporate Vehicles initiative to speed up the adoption of company bike leasing in Europe.

Authored by CIE’s Expert Group on Leasing, the White Paper builds on industry data on the successful implementation of company bike leasing schemes in Germany and Belgium that mirror the well-established company car model and highlights the growth potential of the bike leasing sector for other countries.

The cycling industry provides a European-made, zero-emission, and cost-effective mobility option that is already transforming corporate mobility across Member States. (E-)bikes are now a common feature in corporate fleets in Member States where the right incentives are in place. This must be recognised accordingly in the upcoming initiative with a mode-neutral definition of corporate fleets. Catering for the full range of zero-emission mobility solutions is not only logical from a sustainability perspective – it is also critical for reinforcing Europe’s competitive edge.

Lauha Fried, CIE Policy Director: “Company bike leasing presents a powerful opportunity to accelerate the EU’s transition to zero-emission mobility, while boosting competitiveness, growth, and jobs. By providing a cost-effective, accessible, and sustainable alternative to private car ownership, bike leasing aligns with the EU’s climate goals – while fostering healthier, more efficient and inclusive urban mobility.”

This is a European success story in the making – and it should be scaled EU-wide through the Greening Corporate Fleets initiative

In Germany alone, the sector generated €3.2 billion in annual turnover, put 2.1 million company bikes on the road, and supported 500,000 jobs. In 2024, 750,000 new company bikes were leased in Germany, driving growth rates of 23% year-on-year. Belgium has also seen rapid growth, with net added value rising from €7 million in 2015 to €102 million in 2023.

Among other policy recommendations, CIE-CONEBI calls on the European Commission to include bike leasing into upcoming legislative initiatives, such as the Clean Corporate Fleets initiative, and to encourage all member states to adopt favourable legislation supporting company bike leasing schemes.

“Our message is clear: Europe needs a mode-neutral approach that allows businesses to meet zero-emission goals using the full range of clean mobility solutions available on the market, including (e-)bikes and cargo bikes.”