A sustainability report (also known as a sustainability report) is a key corporate communication tool for systematically presenting environmental, social and economic performance. More and more companies are using it to make their commitment to the environment and society transparent – including in the area of company mobility and fleet management.
What is a sustainability report?
The sustainability report documents measurable progress and targets in the following areas:
- Environmental protection (e.g. emissions, energy consumption, use of resources)
- Social responsibility (e.g. working conditions, diversity, health)
- Economic activity (e.g. innovative strength, long-term strategies)
The content is often based on international standards such as the GRI (Global Reporting Initiative) or the EU Taxonomy and is published annually or regularly.
Sustainability in the vehicle fleet – part of the report
Vehicle fleets are often a significant driver of emissions. Aspects such as the following are therefore part of a sustainability report:
- Proportion of low-emission or electrified vehicles
- CO₂ reduction through e-mobility or mobility budgets
- Use of car sharing or multimodal concepts
- Savings through optimized fuel management
- Training courses on eco-driving
Why is a sustainability report important?
- Transparency towards stakeholders: Customers, investors and employees expect comprehensible information.
- Compliance with legal requirements: A reporting obligation (e.g. CSRD) is already mandatory for large companies.
- Competitive advantage: A demonstrable sustainability strategy strengthens the company’s image and employer brand.
- Continuous improvement: Regular analysis uncovers optimization potential – also in the vehicle fleet.
Digitization and evaluation
Modern fleet software helps to record relevant data for the report: Mileage, emissions, charging cycles of e-vehicles or refuelling data can be automatically evaluated and converted into standardized sustainability indicators.
Conclusion
A sustainability report is more than just an image tool – it provides clarity about a company’s ecological footprint. In fleet management in particular, it offers the opportunity to make progress visible and strategically contribute to the mobility transition.
