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BetterPoints joins the INFUZE journey to decarbonising Leeds

The INFUZE project takes a community co-design approach to offer alternatives to private car ownership and BetterPoints is delighted to join the mission. Led by the University of Leeds Institute for Transport Studies, the study brings together other research and expert partners in mobility, low carbon transport, inclusion, and behaviour change. Over a five year…
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BetterPoints shortlisted for Modeshift healthcare engagement award with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals

BetterPoints has been shortlisted for Healthcare Engagement Project of the Year in this year’s Modeshift National Sustainable Travel Awards, for its game-changing travel surveys work with Sheffield Teaching Hospitals. The Trust linked its annual Travel Survey with the BetterPoints Sheffield behaviour change programme, which rewards sustainable choices. Staff who complete the survey in the app…
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BetterPoints shortlisted for an Edie Net Zero Award!

The Edie Net Zero Awards celebrate the individuals and organisations spearheading the UK’s transition towards a net-zero carbon economy. BetterPoints is delighted to be a finalist for Behaviour Change Programme of the Year with Sheffield City Council! BetterPoints Sheffield reduces single-occupancy car journeys by promoting, incentivising and rewarding active and sustainable travel. The campaign has…
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How free coffee got Sheffield students walking more

Rachel is an Engineering PhD student at the University of Sheffield. She has a painful medical condition that can be eased by walking, but she needs a bit of motivation to do it. The university’s Step Up Sheffield BetterPoints programme helped her get into the habit of walking to work. ‘It’s 20 minutes downhill on…
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Huge July discount for UK universities!

For one month only, BetterPoints is offering a complete purpose-built programme to a limited number of UK universities at just £18k for the full academic year 2024–2025. What’s in it for the university? Why BetterPoints? BetterPoints is a market leader in digital behaviour change incentives programmes, delivering measurable impact and upwards of 200% return on…
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1,000 non-cyclists jump in the saddle for Bike Week

Last week was Bike Week (10–16 June), and BetterPoints programmes gave extra incentives and encouragement to have a go at cycling for transport. More than 1,000 people who identified as non-cyclists at the beginning of the week jumped in the saddle and clocked up more than 2,000 miles between them. BetterPoints is working with local…
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Measuring and Realising Return on Investment for Behaviour Change Programmes: A Rare Achievement for UK Local Authorities

Buckinghamshire Council saved £4 for every £1 it spent on its health behaviour change programme, while Sheffield City Council’s sustainable travel rewards scheme delivered nearly 200% return on investment in carbon savings. Download the case studies here. The concept of ‘return on investment’ (ROI) is often associated with financial markets or private sector enterprises. However, it is…
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Local authorities see upwards of 200% ROI on public health and sustainable transport programmes

We have put together a couple of case studies that demonstrate how BetterPoints behaviour change programmes are more than paying for themselves, delivering high value and real change for local authorities in both public health and active/sustainable travel. Some highlights are picked out below, and you can download the full case studies for free here.…
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Inspire active travel in people like e-bike winner Charlie!

Charlie, a Business Support and Events Officer, was recently over the moon when he won a £1,400 Batribike e-bike in the Choose How You Move Warwick workplace challenge. His journey to greener and healthier living began with a casual chat with a colleague, who mentioned the challenge. Intrigued, he signed up. Charlie had been relying…
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Trying to encourage healthier activity? Walking is a good place to start

Local councils and health authorities want to encourage people to get more exercise or travel more actively, and walking (for those that can and wheeling for those that cannot) is a great place to begin: its cheap, easy to get started and available to most people. National Walking Month, which kicks off today, is the…
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Climate action is now too urgent to wait for politicians – communities hold the key

The climate crisis is not a distant problem that can be postponed or ignored. It is happening now, and it is affecting millions of lives and ecosystems around the world. Waiting for political decisions is a luxury we simply cannot afford; we must foster a groundswell of urgent change instead. IPPR’s recent call for increased…
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Transforming commutes: how Rebecca’s journey with Get Active in Ebbsfleet inspired green and active living

Rebecca’s journey towards a greener and more active lifestyle didn’t begin with a sudden burst of motivation. In fact, she freely admits that she wasn’t one for regular exercise or walking, preferring the convenience of driving to get around. However, a desire to be fitter lingered in the back of her mind, prompting her to…
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