Where the first report focused on establishing governance, policies and baselines, this latest edition places a sharper emphasis on implementation and measurable outcomes—both within the organisation and across the global cycling ecosystem.

Climate leadership, with realism

Central to the report is climate action. The UCI reports a 15% reduction in emissions compared with its 2019 baseline, alongside a candid acknowledgement of an 11% year-on-year increase between 2023 and 2024, largely driven by travel linked to a return to decentralised World Championships and the Paris Olympic year .

Solar panels at the UCI World Cycling Centre generated more than 133,000 kWh in 2024—covering around 30% of the site’s electricity needs—while 104 organisations have now signed the UCI Climate Action Charter. Fifteen climate action training sessions have also been delivered to federations, organisers and stakeholders worldwide.

UCI President David Lappartient framed the report as both a benchmark and a call to action. “This second Sustainability Report is a cornerstone of our commitment to sustainability,” he said. “It ensures transparency in our approach and enables progress to be tracked, while also clearly identifying the challenges that remain through 2030 and beyond.”

Cycling for all, on and off the bike

Beyond environmental performance, the report highlights the UCI’s growing focus on equity, participation and global development. The 2025 UCI Road World Championships in Kigali are cited as a landmark moment, with 108 countries represented and 34% of athletes coming from Africa—an unprecedented figure for the event .

Across development pathways, more than 600 projects have been supported through the UCI Solidarity Programme, while 222 athletes—157 of them women—trained at UCI World Cycling Centre Development Satellites in 2024. Thirty cities and regions across 15 countries have also been awarded the UCI Bike City label, reinforcing cycling’s role as a sustainable mode of transport as well as a competitive sport.

A collective effort

Tony Mitchell, President of the Cycling for All and Sustainable Cycling Commission, emphasised the collaborative nature of the progress made. “This report is both a measure of how far we have come and a reminder of the work still ahead,” he said. “The challenges are considerable and will require sustained effort and close collaboration across the global cycling community.”

Looking ahead

As the UCI looks towards its third Sustainability Report in 2026–2027, the message is clear: cycling has both the responsibility and the opportunity to lead. By combining elite sport, everyday mobility and global development, the UCI is positioning the bicycle as a powerful lever for climate action, social inclusion and healthier communities worldwide.