Make your business a model of sustainable mobility
Last Update: February 22, 2025
Montréal, QC
Help implementing sustainable mobility for your employees in Montreal
Make your business a model of sustainable mobility at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Grant Providers
- Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal (CCMM)
Status
Open
Overview of the Make your business a model of sustainable mobility program
Get mentoring to help develop sustainable mobility measures and benefit from positive exposure for your business and increased employee productivity.
Financing terms and conditions
This grant offers promotional benefits and potential financial gains through sustainable practices, emphasizing the importance of visibility and social impact. However, the specifics of direct financial contributions or funding hierarchies are not expressly outlined in the provided information.
- Organizations benefit from a promotion and visibility strategy valued at over $80,000.
- Amortization of up to 200% of the amount invested in public transit costs.
Eligible projects & activities
This grant supports organizations in implementing sustainable mobility measures to enhance commuting experiences and reduce car dependency. Eligible activities focus on integrating sustainable solutions and involving the community to create impactful change.
- Development and implementation of a comprehensive travel management plan.
- Introduction of sustainable mobility measures aimed at reducing solo car trips.
- Engagement in a mentorship program with experts in sustainable mobility.
- Measurement and analysis of results and impacts from implementing a mobility plan.
- Sharing and promoting sustainable mobility efforts through various media channels.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 60,000
Introducing a bike-sharing program to support sustainable commuting
$ 25,000
Developing a travel management plan to reduce vehicle emissions
$ 275,000
Establishing a car-sharing cooperative to promote shared transportation
$ 100,000
Implementing an electric vehicle charging station network
$ 45,000
Launching a GPS tracking system for public transportation
$ 30,000
Setting up a green travel incentive program for employees
Eligibility criteria of the Make your business a model of sustainable mobility program
Eligibility for this grant is determined by specific requirements related to the applicant organization and its commitment to sustainable mobility.
- The organization must have several hundred employees.
- The organization must be a major traffic generator in the Greater Montréal area.
- The organization should be willing to invest in a travel management plan and concrete sustainable mobility measures.
- The organization must be willing to share its sustainable mobility efforts and results publicly through the Chamber's promotion and visibility strategy.
Who is eligible?
Organizations with several hundred employees looking to implement sustainable mobility measures can apply. The focus is on reducing solo car trips by establishing a travel management plan and concrete sustainable mobility measures.
Eligible expenses
This grant is designed to support organizations in introducing and implementing sustainable mobility measures to reduce solo car trips among employees. Selected initiatives focus on both the development of effective travel management plans and the promotion of socially responsible practices within the business community.
- Introduction of a comprehensive travel management plan including incentives for employees to use public transit, carpooling, or other sustainable travel methods.
- Implementation of travel-related infrastructure improvements such as bike racks and employee transit discounts or subsidies.
- Engagement in promotional campaigns to highlight sustainable initiatives, contributing to improved public and media relations.
- Collaboration with mentors and experts to assess and enhance sustainable mobility strategies.
- Participation in media and business community initiatives to share experiences and benefits derived from sustainable mobility efforts.
Eligible geographic areas
This grant initiative is focused on reducing traffic congestion within the Greater Montréal area. It targets organizations that are located in this specific geographical region as part of the pilot project's goals.
- Organizations in Greater Montréal.
Eligibility criteria of the Make your business a model of sustainable mobility program
The evaluation and selection of projects for this grant are based on specific criteria that aim to ensure the effective adoption and benefits of sustainable mobility measures by participating organizations.
- Commitment to implementing a comprehensive travel management plan.
- Demonstrated capability to execute concrete sustainable mobility measures.
- Potential for reducing solo car trips among employees.
- Ability to measure and track results and impacts of the mobility plan.
- Willingness to share experiences and collaboratively promote sustainable practices.
How to apply to the Make your business a model of sustainable mobility program
1
Registration of the organization
Register your organization with the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal.
2
Evaluation of the movement profile
Collaborate with a Travel Management Center to assess your travel profile.
3
Implementation of the travel management plan
Work with mentors to establish a travel management plan.
4
Measure the impact
Evaluate the results and the impact of the implementation of the mobility plan.
5
Sharing of efforts
Identify and share sustainable mobility efforts with the relevant stakeholders.
Additional information
There are some additional aspects worth considering for participants in this initiative:
- Participants will receive mentoring from seasoned experts in sustainable mobility, tailored to the organization’s specific needs and challenges.
- Organizations can enhance their company’s social responsibility image significantly in the local community.
- Through involvement, companies can potentially unlock further partnership opportunities and collaborations within the business community focused on sustainability.
- The promotion and visibility strategy valued at over $80,000, provided by the Chamber, includes inclusion in a media relations plan specific to this project.
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