Sustainability – An alternative to your car

For
more livable
cities

The core concept of sustainable, forward-looking transportation revolves around the sharing of rides and vehicles without compromising on personal freedom or comfort.

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A good business model
Our vision and strategy are future-proof. There is still a lot of room for expansion and growth.
Good for the environment
We create more space to live in, reduce CO₂ emissions and use resources carefully.
Good for people
Only together can we achieve our goals: We focus on our customers and employees.

Measuring, understanding, & reducing emissions

In 2022, for the first time, we undertook a comprehensive assessment of our environmental impact, calculating our share of emissions and initiating the development of a corporate carbon footprint. This involved measuring our Scope 1 and 2 emissions and quantifying the emissions resulting from our customers' use of our vehicles, categorizing it as Scope 3 Category 13, 'Downstream leased assets.'

We'll provide an annual update of our Corporate Carbon Footprint. The goal is to include additional Scope 3 categories and identify reduction potential and targets. Our Corporate Carbon Footprint for 2022:

Pie chart showing the different scopes of the sustainability report

With our first Sustainability Report for 2021, we introduced our approach to sustainability at MILES, laying the foundation for ongoing annual reporting. In 2022, we expanded upon this by publishing a Sustainability Progress Report that highlights our accomplishments over the past year, our current status, and the objectives we aim to reach in the years ahead.

The executive summary of the 2022 report can be viewed here. At this link, you can also find previous Sustainability Reports.

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Substitution of private cars

With our carsharing service, we have already been able to help reduce the number of private cars in urban centers and create free space. One MILES car can replace up to 15 private vehicles.

Our focus is on CO2 reduction

At MILES, we ensure that our vehicles are as environmentally friendly as possible. Of course, our shared vehicles also emit CO2, but to a lesser extent than the average private car. So far, the MILES fleet consists exclusively of new and low-emission autos with low engine power and fuel consumption. In 2022, MILES and its users had the potential to save around 81,900 tons of CO2.

More space to live in

The areas freed by the substitution of private cars can be redesigned. Green spaces for an improvement of the climate balance, seating for residents, and the expansion of bike path connections, and children's playgrounds are conceivable. By December 2022, MILES preserved a total space of roughly 2.25 million square meters, corresponding to the size of the area required for 3,750 playgrounds.

Water conservation

Fewer autos mean an overall reduction in the wastage of water. While our carsharing fleet is washed more frequently than privately owned vehicles, the net water wasted is less due to the lower number of cars and more environmentally friendly car-wash techniques such as “dry cleaning”. For example, in 2022, one MILES vehicle saved about 12,500 liters of water, equivalent to about 70 filled bathtubs.

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A good business model

Good for the environment

Good for people

Measuring, understanding, & reducing emissions

Substitution of private cars

Our focus is on CO2 reduction

More space to live in

Water conservation

For more livable cities

A good business model

Good for the environment

Good for people

Measuring, understanding, & reducing emissions

Substitution of private cars

Our focus is on CO2 reduction

More space to live in

Water conservation

For
more livable
cities