Cycle Friendly Employer
Our Cycle Friendly Employer accreditation is the international benchmark for active travel culture and infrastructure in the workplace.
Working towards a Gold, Silver or Bronze accreditation is a powerful way to demonstrate your commitment to sustainability and workplace wellbeing to your staff, stakeholders and the wider public. But the journey doesn't end with the award, accredited businesses receive ongoing support from our expert team to continually boost active travel throughout their organisation.
With a growing partnership base of prestigious employers already on board, from Great Ormond Street Hospital to Lloyds Banking Group and industry giants Raleigh and Trek, we're working together to create healthier, happier workplaces.
Join these businesses in leading the way to a sustainable future. To get started, contact us today and we can discuss the next steps and assessment of your workplace.
How it works
Entrants are assessed on their cycle-friendly culture, infrastructure and policies. Successful nominees access bespoke, ongoing support from Cycling UK and join our prestigious network of cycle friendly employers. Our accredited businesses are putting their staff and the environment first. We know many of you are too, and we’d love to see that recognised.
1. Get in touch
Before starting the accreditation process, reach out to us for an initial conversation about making your building cycle-friendly. Our team will discuss your current provisions, answer any questions and guide you through the next steps.
2. Complete your self-assessment
Following our discussion, we’ll share a link to our free and easy self-assessment. In just 12 minutes, you can highlight the ways you support your staff to cycle.
3. Your site audit
With your self assessment complete, eligible businesses will undergo an onsite or virtual audit. Our expert auditors will assess your facilities and communications against your self assessment answers and provide you with a detailed development report.
We recognise that workplaces come in all shapes and sizes, so you will only be assessed against the measures you can deliver.
The report highlights the positive steps you’ve taken, and suggests further improvements for you to keep the wheels turning towards a cycle friendly future.
4. Receiving your accreditation
With the audit complete, your accreditation will be confirmed with a bronze, silver, or gold award.
As an officially accredited Cycle friendly employer, you'll access:
- A schedule of exclusive content to engage your staff and promote cycling throughout the calendar year.
- A digital marketing and PR toolkit to showcase your achievement.
- A wall plaque for display on your premises