Lisbon, July 1, 2025 (Lusa) - Around 7% of Portuguese companies have set specific decarbonisation targets, and 32% say they are in the assessment phase, according to the Arval Mobility Observatory’s 2025 Automotive and Mobility Barometer.

The study also shows that eight out of ten companies have defined sustainable mobility policies and 79% have already implemented or plan to implement at least one alternative mobility policy in the next three years.

Companies implement several policies, with 24% offering reimbursement of public transport expenses, 24% providing a mobility budget, 20% covering expenses for private vehicles, and 15% arranging short or medium-term rental.

Based on the document, 34% of companies point to renting as their preferred model for the next fleet renewal, reinforcing a growing trend compared to previous years.

Additionally, 45% of companies already use second-hand vehicles, a rate above the European average.

Regarding electric mobility, 86% of companies have defined strategies for charging electric vehicles, with 47% investing in the installation of charging stations on their own premises.

Portugal also stands out in its intention to install electric chargers in employees’ homes, with 51% of companies considering or already providing support in this regard.

“We are facing a real transformation in the automotive and business mobility sectors. Portuguese companies are integrating more sustainable alternatives as an essential part of their mobility policy, thus complementing the dominance of car use, which is undergoing a revolution towards electrification and providing companies with an opportunity to manage increased complexity,” said Gonçalo Cruz, head of the Arval Mobility Observatory, in a statement.

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