Developed in Germany in 2012, Changers CO2 Fit app provides a solution to Sustainable cities & communities – in line with sustainable development goals of the UN.
The Changers Fit app set challenges to walk, cycle, use public transport, take part in eco-friendly and healthy activities.
Positive Facts :
- 1000 user can save an average of 456t CO2
- Savings of 388.000 € per 1000 participating employees per year by reducing absenteeism
- Increase the km taken by foot in cities 4.5 times
- Decrease the km taken by car in cities around 30%
- 461% more kilometer taken by foot
- 93% more kilometer taken by bike
- 29% reduction in car drives
- 3-6 times of an ROI on the budget spent for implementing the application plus additional rewards and incentives.
- 30% cheaper than mainstream alternatives
The Changers Fit app uses gamification challenges to walk, cycle, use public transport, take part in eco-friendly and healthy activities, where citizens and employees learn more about waste reduction, healthy nutrition, energy-saving, green mobility and much more.
The app records all activities, calculates the CO2 balance and rewards the CO2 savings with climate points. The points can be used in donations or tree planting projects or can be redeemed against offers from the city administration, local shop owners and cultural institutions.
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- Sustainable Solutions for Taking on Climate Change
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