Project partners

ETH Zurich

PI, business-oriented, applied scientific research and knowledge generation in the field of effective incentive creation, behaviour towards data privacy, and carbon accounting.

Wageningen University

Co-PI, science and education coordinator; expert in empirical studies in behavioural economics and environmental psychology.

South Pole Carbon

Carbon consultant, project and business developer; pioneer & thought-leader in the development of climate solutions, CDM methodologies, and monitoring instruments

South Pole’s role in the Off4Firms project is to provide its business-based experiences and knowledge to the Off4Firms-Research team.  At various stages of the project South Pole will evaluate the applicability, viability and profitability of carbon emission saving measures while observing the market and the political discourse for trends and potentials relevant to the project. Eventually SP will translate the project’s findings into marketable products and services.

South Pole will use its leading position in the market and its strong sales unit to ensure a broad roll-out of the project’s results.

Swiss Re

World-leading reinsurance company with universally recognized and awarded CSR initiatives. First-mover in the field of employee climate engagement programmes. Lighthouse role for other industries and players.

ewz

Leading Swiss utility firm with over 1,000 employees. Committed to act as pioneer in incentive schemes that help reduce carbon emissions among their employees’ households. Preparing for future schemes to market offsets from employee incentive measures.

Climate-KIC

Initiative of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) designated to drive innovation in the area of climate change adaptation and mitigation. Fostering an integrated European network of global and regional partners from the private, public and academic worlds.