Going green isn’t just a buzzword anymore—it’s a business imperative. Customers expect it, employees appreciate it, and the planet needs it. Your business might be working towards net-zero emissions, or you could just be trying to make smarter and more sustainable choices where they are feasible. Either way, wherever you fall on that scale, encouraging cycling is one of the quickest ways to get there.
Installing two-tier bike racks is a great, space-efficient way to make cycling part of your sustainability story. Here’s how they can help your business go greener—without taking up more ground space.
Reduce Your Business’s Carbon Footprint
The most obvious benefit for any business that decides to cheer its employees on for cycling is that when more people cycle to their workplace or premises, fewer are driving cars, which means fewer emissions.
You might wonder if it would really make such a difference. And yes, it can. The data for 2022 shows that transport accounts for 28% of emissions in the UK, with cars and taxis responsible for the largest chunk—53%. So, getting more people to leave their four wheels at home and hop on two instead can significantly cut your organisation’s carbon impact.
Two-tier racks are the perfect companion to this shift. They multiply storage capacity, making it easier for more people to switch from four wheels to two—more bikes, less parking space, and lower emissions. All we see are quick wins.
Support Active, Sustainable Commuting
Let’s be honest—even if people wanted to cycle, would they if there were no facilities at their end destination? Would they really be happy to come to work sweaty, with no way to shower, and chain their bike to a lamppost where it can easily be stolen? We really don’t think so.
On the other hand, imagine a workplace where they can have it all. Secure two-tier bike racks which show that your business genuinely supports greener commuting by providing a practical and space-saving way to store bikes securely. By offering a proper place for bikes—rather than a random fence or lamp post—you’re removing one of the biggest barriers to cycling: the fear of being unable to park or secure the bike properly. And two-tier racks aren’t even simply a proper place – they are highly secure and accessible.
End-of-trip facilities can be as simple as a shower and changing rooms. These are repeatedly shown to make a real difference in how many people are willing to start cycling to work.
Contribute to Green Building Certifications
If your business is working towards sustainability accreditations such as BREEAM or the Code for Sustainable Homes, this is a way to add points to your assessment. Our previous blog talked more about BREEAM specifically and how installing high-quality bike infrastructure can help tick important boxes and get credits.
How do two-tier racks help exactly? Two-tier bike racks are not BREEAM-certified or anything like that because there is no such thing as a BREAM-certified product. However, they do fit the criteria of being designed for long-term durability, security, and accessibility, which can’t be said about all bike storage products. They have a multiple-point locking system where you can chain both wheel and frame; when manufactured with a gas-strut, like ours are, they allow anyone to bring down the top tier easily, and they are so good at space-saving that you can more easily fulfil the part of BREEAM criteria where capacity is concerned even if you don’t have a huge amount of space.
Lower Demand for Car Parking Infrastructure
Another very practical reason to consider two-tier racks is that car parks are pretty costly. They drain the budget financially, spatially, and environmentally, as huge swaths of space are dedicated to only a few cars.
For every bike that replaces a car, you reduce the need for vehicle parking spaces, which often require surfacing, drainage, lighting, and more. Two-tier racks allow you to free up space and potentially downsize expensive car infrastructure in favour of greener, simpler solutions.
Improve Your Brand Image and CSR
In the past, a sustainable image was a “nice to have”. Now, it’s increasingly becoming a factor that influences consumer choices, talent attraction and investor outlook. Whether you’re a small business or a large corporation, people want to align themselves with brands that reflect their values, which are increasingly the colour green.
Bike-friendly infrastructure—especially modern, efficient solutions like two-tier racks—sends a strong and clear message about where you stand on the topic. Giving employees a boost when it comes to cycling to work shows a definite commitment to corporate social responsibility (CSR), environmental issues, and care for your own people.
Prepare for the Future of Urban Mobility
Lastly, let’s be honest – none of this is just about today. Both in terms of your business and the bigger picture, most of us are thinking the same thing: we need more active travel, more cycling infrastructure, and better ways to help the environment. It’s evident that cities will be making a push forward with low-emission zones, active travel plans, and pedestrianisation projects. It is also clear that cycling will play an even bigger role in everyday transport. Businesses that act early to support this shift will be ahead of the curve and won’t have to scramble in a few years to catch up. Investing in two-tier cycle racks now isn’t just a green upgrade—it’s a future-proofing move.
Going green doesn’t always mean making massive changes. Sometimes, the smallest shifts—like how and where you store bikes—can create a big impact. Installing high-quality, space-saving two-tier bike racks is a smart, sustainable choice that benefits your business, your people, and the planet. It helps reduce emissions, supports climate-friendly commuting, improves employee well-being, enhances your brand image, maximises the use of space, and contributes to real environmental change—all through one simple, effective upgrade.
Sustainability isn’t just about what your business says it values—it’s about what it does. By investing in two-tier cycle parking, you make a visible and functional commitment to lowering transport emissions and encouraging greener behaviour. This kind of action sends a strong message to clients, customers, and employees alike. It shows your business is forward-thinking, responsible, and willing to back up its environmental values with tangible solutions.
