This is B Corp month, and to celebrate, the corporation has suggested that we celebrate with the following words and we will – B Corp is a force for good, and so are BetterPoints. We are delighted to be associated with this growing movement. “As a Certified B Corporation™, we believe there’s a better path…
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We are over the moon to be celebrating 10 years of Lobelia Lawson, our Head of Behaviour Change Innovation at BetterPoints. Lo has seen the company through substantial growth and is a vital part of our team. A huge ‘THANK YOU’ to you, Lo…for your commitment, your foresight, and your expertise. Your enormous contribution is valued…
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Every year, Random Acts of Kindness Day – a day dedicated to promoting kindness and goodwill – is observed today, February 17th. Providing an opportunity for people worldwide to come together and make the world a better place through their thoughtful actions. Research shows that acts of kindness, no matter how small, can result in lowering stress and…
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‘It is important to us that our clients know that as a company, BetterPoints invests in techsecurity, is trusted to be accredited and that our security as well as our clients, is paramountin the nature of our business.We are not worthy of being called a tech behaviour change specialist unless we have ourown house in…
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We are thrilled to announce that we have been selected as one of the semi-finalists in TMF Sustainable Cities Venice Challenge: Embracing Sustainable Mobility. Over 120 innovators worldwide submitted solutions that increase the use of low and zero-carbon transport modes in Venice. We will receive $50,000 grant to develop our solution during this stage of…
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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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We have put together two case studies for you that show 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.
