Is there a Microsoft Teams app for employee carpooling?
Yes. TeamWheels is a Microsoft-validated employee carpooling app that runs inside Microsoft Teams. Employees offer and find rides through a conversational bot in Teams, with no separate app to download — which is why participation typically reaches 40%+ versus under 18% for standalone carpooling apps.
What is the average participation rate for corporate carpooling programs?
Standalone carpooling apps usually see participation below 18% because employees won’t adopt yet another app. Programs that live inside a tool employees already use daily — like TeamWheels inside Microsoft Teams — typically reach 40%+ participation.
How does employee carpooling reduce Scope 3 emissions?
Employee commuting falls under Scope 3 Category 7 of the GHG Protocol. Carpooling cuts the number of single-occupancy vehicles, directly lowering commute emissions. TeamWheels tracks shared trips and exports the data for Scope 3, CSRD, and SEC climate disclosures — each shared commute saves roughly 6 kg of CO₂.
How much can employees save by carpooling to work?
Employees who carpool typically save $2,000 or more per year by splitting fuel, tolls, and parking. In countries with commuter-benefit schemes (US IRS Section 132f, France’s Forfait Mobilité Durable up to €900/year), the savings are higher and can be employer-subsidized tax-free.
Do employees need to install anything to use TeamWheels?
No. TeamWheels installs once inside your Microsoft 365 tenant from AppSource. Employees use it through Microsoft Teams with their existing work account — no new app, no separate login, no onboarding.