Sustainable mobility: what it is and why it matters

Mobility, which includes the entire transport sector, is one of the main sources of GHG (greenhouse gases) emissions. Rethinking how we travel is therefore essential to support the decarbonisation process and tackle climate change.

The benefits of this transformation go beyond climate and the environment. A more sustainable mobility system also helps to:

• reduce traffic and road congestion, especially in urban areas

• integrate public, private and shared transport, improving the efficiency of mobility

• improve access to services

• offer a smoother, more connected mobility experience overall 

Sustainable mobility is a transport system that has a lower environmental, social and economic impact. It’s designed to meet the mobility needs of both people and goods by implementing transport solutions that:

• use less energy

• produce fewer polluting emissions

• help make cities more liveable. 

This approach aims to: :

• progressively reducing GHG emissions from the transport sector

• improving the efficiency of mobility systems

• ensuring access to mobility for citizens and businesses 

• encouraging the integration of different energy and technology solutions.

The primary goal of sustainable mobility is to achieve a balance between efficiency, accessibility and environmental protection, which also improves the quality of life and safety for people in urban areas.  

These efforts align with the broader framework of the United Nations 2030 Agenda, which recognizes mobility as a key contributor to the Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those linked to affordable and clean energy, inclusive cities and communities, and climate action.

Eni, through Enilive, is accelerating the transition towards more sustainable mobility with a comprehensive offering that integrates a range of products, services and solutions.  

At Enilive service stations we supply HVOlution, a high-quality biofuel produced from 100% renewable raw materials (pursuant to Directive 2018/2001, “REDII”). We are also active in the Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) sector with Eni Biojet, produced entirely from biogenic feedstocks. Our offer also includes the nationwide Enjoy car sharing network and EV charging infrastructure, jointly managed by Enilive and Plenitude: the former with charging points at service stations, the latter with the public charging network.  

The shared goal of building an accessible, diversified and practical ecosystem is further strengthened by industrial partnerships with car manufacturers, airlines, shipowners and shipbuilders. Adopting this supply-chain approach, for example, the collaboration with RINA and Fincantieri also continues with the study of solutions for the decarbonisation of maritime transport.

Smart mobility is an innovative approach to managing travel that uses digital technologies to make transport more efficient, safe and sustainable. It relies on data, artificial intelligence, apps, sensors and connected systems to improve how we move around cities. By using technology, it is possible to cut traffic, and therefore CO₂ emissions, optimise travel time and make urban transport more efficient. In addition, options such as electric car sharing provide valid alternatives to private car use.

Electric mobility is one of the solutions that can help make transport more sustainable. With vehicles powered by electricity, direct emissions can be reduced - especially when the electricity comes from renewable sources. Electric mobility is particularly useful in specific contexts, for example in urban areas and for short journeys. For mobility as a whole to become fully sustainable, however, a range of solutions is needed: from biofuels produced from renewable feedstocks to car sharing initiatives and other technologies that enhance efficiency and integration across different means of transport.