Six leading industry associations — CERC, CHPA, EuRA, FIDI Global Alliance, IAM and WERC — today announced the next stage in the evolution of the Coalition for Greener Mobility, now operating as the Coalition of Associations in Global Mobility. The change marks an important new phase in collaboration across the global mobility sector.
Founded in 2022, the Coalition for Greener Mobility came together to address the shared challenge of corporate sustainability in global mobility. Since then, close cooperation has demonstrated the wider value of working collectively across the industry, leading to a decision to broaden the Coalition’s scope and formalise its structure. “The formation of the new Coalition is a logical consequence of the Coalition for Greener Mobility we already had,” said Jesse van Sas of FIDI Global Alliance. “We recognised the need to go beyond sustainability and address wider challenges facing global mobility.”
The Coalition is now established as a UK‑registered not‑for‑profit entity, providing a clear governance framework that supports long‑term collaboration, enables the inclusion of new members, and facilitates joint initiatives and funding. This formal structure reflects the Coalition’s growing ambition and its commitment to representing global mobility interests at an industry‑wide level.
A Broader Mandate Built on Collaboration
While sustainability remains a key topic and an important starting point for the Coalition’s work, the broader mandate reflects a shared belief that global mobility faces complex, interconnected challenges that are best addressed collectively. By deepening cooperation, the Coalition aims to strengthen the industry’s ability to share insight, coordinate action, and develop practical responses to issues affecting industry stakeholders.
Global mobility’s role in enabling international talent mobility remains central to this ambition. As Tad Zurlinden of EuRA explains, “We will be much more powerful as a group than we would be as individual organisations, and closer cooperation creates a stronger collective voice for the industry.”
That emphasis on collaboration is shared across the Coalition. “Serving our members today requires stronger collaboration and shared knowledge across associations,” says Brian Limperopulos of IAM.
“This Coalition formalises that collective approach.” From a WERC perspective, the value lies in practical exchange and collective problem‑solving. “There is significant shared learning when associations come together,” adds Anupam Singhal of WERC. “By exchanging best practices, ideas and solutions, we can move faster and respond more effectively to common challenges across talent mobility.”
The Coalition’s cross-sector and global character is seen as a key strength by its members. “Each association brings distinct expertise and resources,” notes Nick Estrada of CHPA. “By combining them, we can address industry‑wide challenges that no single organisation could tackle alone.”
Stephen Cryne of CERC emphasises that the Coalition’s work is ultimately focused on delivering value for the wider community. “We are doing this not for the benefit of the associations, but for the benefit of our members and the wider industry,” he says. “That will be the touchstone of this Coalition.”
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead to 2026, the Coalition will open its doors to other associations and interested parties active in global mobility. It will also convene working groups on selected topics, ensuring that collaboration leads to concrete outcomes and practical action.
The Coalition welcomes expressions of interest from organisations and individuals who wish to contribute resources, expertise and ideas to help shape the future of global mobility. More information about the Coalition and its work is available at globalmobilitycoalition.org. For questions and expressions of interest, please send an email to info@globalmobilitycoalition.org.
About the Founding Members
CERC (Canadian Employee Relocation Council) represents Canadian organisations involved in employee relocation and workforce mobility, promoting collaboration, professional standards, and industry insight. Visit: https://www.cerc.ca
CHPA (Corporate Housing Providers Association) represents corporate housing providers and serviced accommodation professionals, supporting standards, advocacy, and collaboration within the corporate housing and mobility ecosystem. Visit: https://www.chpaonline.org
EuRA (European Relocation Association) represents relocation professionals across Europe, supporting professional standards, education, and best practice in global mobility. Visit: https://www.eura-relocation.com
FIDI Global Alliance is the global alliance of quality‑certified international moving and relocation companies, promoting excellence, compliance, and collaboration worldwide. Visit: https://www.fidi.org
IAM (International Association of Movers) is the worldwide trade association of the moving and logistics industry, representing companies across more than 170 countries. Visit: https://www.iamovers.org
WERC is the global talent mobility association, providing information, education, and networking opportunities for businesses and professionals involved in managing, facilitating, or enabling employee relocations. Visit: https://www.talenteverywhere.org