CIE launches two new Expert Groups

We are excited to announce the launch of two new expert groups: Leasing and CIE Women In Cycling.

CIE Expert Group on Leasing

Leasing is fast becoming a game-changer - not only in accelerating the shift to sustainable mobility, but also as a key driver for growth for the entire cycling industry. The timing is politically perfect as leasing is part of the EU’s two key documents: European Declaration on Cycling and Mobility Transition Pathway. It also fits well with the objectives of the €86.7 billion Social Climate Fund, for which member states are currently drafting their national plans.   

Leasing and fiscal measures for individuals and companies have a proven impact on take up of cycling and sales in the countries where they are available. However, only two member states have currently made these changes structural, with long term fiscal incentives built into their taxation structures.

We’ll be rolling up our sleeves and kicking off the work at the first meeting taking place in November.

The Expert Group will bring together companies to:

• Provide a concerted lobby group towards the EU institutions, aiming for the EU level to increase the importance of leasing with member states.

• Deliver EU level recommendations on key policy enablers for bicycle financial, insurance and leasing services.

• Identify and share best practices in fiscal and employment law to facilitate the growth of bike leasing services and promote these best practices at EU level.

• Advocate for the EU to allocate research and innovation funding to make fiscal measures more ready for market in diverse tax and fiscal regimes.

• Create position papers, reports, events, networking, alliances and promotion towards the EU and national bodies. Give technical advice on how to redeploy successful measures in new countries.

Who should join? 

• Leasing companies. Other financial services, e.g. insurance.

• OEMs and fleet providers. Service companies supporting fleets – e.g. contract maintenance

• Researchers and consultancies focused on fiscal policy and impacts, plus total life economics and sustainability

We are now open for expressions of interest. If you are interested in joining, please contact our Policy Director Lauha Fried. Please note that this group is for CIE members only. However, we warmly welcome you to join CIE, and we would be delighted to tell you more about our membership benefits.

CIE Women In Cycling Expert Group

CIE Women in Cycling was created to address diversity in the cycling industry. Following CIE’s Members' Day  session, it became clear that CIE has a vital role in driving systemic change with the help of our member companies.

The group will work closely together with the European and national WIC initiatives, which are rapidly expanding and already exist in France, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Women in Mountain Biking.

The group will focus on enhancing structural change but also work on individual level supporting women working in the industry. The scope and priorities were discussed at an online kick off meeting on 21 October at 3pm CEST. We welcome both women and men to join this group to help us to shape the sector forward! Interested in joining? Please contact us. Please note that this group is exclusively for CIE Members.