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Clarke Willmott employees from across the UK have successfully completed the firm's challenge, a nationwide initiative powered by Climategames that combined physical wellbeing with environmental action.
The challenge encouraged employees to work together in teams to collectively travel 26,000 kilometres through physical activity, with the reward being the restoration and planting of trees across the UK. Participants exceeded expectations, reaching their target with a week to spare and demonstrating an exceptional commitment to both personal health and sustainability.
As a result of the collective effort, 1,000 trees have been planted, creating a lasting environmental legacy and supporting biodiversity across the UK.
Among the standout achievements, the most active participants logged more than 150 hours of exercise in a single month, highlighting the enthusiasm and dedication shown throughout the challenge.
Karen Higgins, Head of ESG said: “It was fantastic to see such a high level of engagement from colleagues right across the business. What made this challenge particularly powerful was its inclusivity, everyone was able to take part in a way that suited their lifestyle, whether that was through daily walks, or more intensive activity. The collective effort not only supported individual wellbeing but also delivered a meaningful environmental impact, demonstrating how small actions, when combined, can drive significant change.”
Key Outcomes include:
95% Engagement Rate
Employees embraced the challenge, with almost all participants actively contributing throughout the campaign.
28 Teams Participated
Teams from across the UK came together, strengthening connections and creating a shared sense of achievement.
5,800+ Hours of Exercise Logged
Participants collectively invested thousands of hours into improving their health and wellbeing.
26,000+ Kilometres Covered
Employees accumulated an impressive distance through a variety of activities.
1,000 Trees Planted
The challenge delivered a tangible environmental benefit, helping to support biodiversity and ecosystem restoration projects across the UK.
Inclusive Participation
Activities included running, swimming, cycling, gym workouts and daily walking, ensuring everyone could take part regardless of fitness level or experience.
Exceptional Individual Performance
Some participants recorded more than 150 hours of exercise in a single month, demonstrating remarkable dedication and enthusiasm.
Why the challenge worked so well
The Clarke Willmott Climategames demonstrates how organisations can inspire meaningful employee engagement while delivering measurable environmental outcomes. By linking physical activity to tree planting and restoration, Clarke Willmott has created a powerful example of how workplace wellbeing initiatives can contribute to wider sustainability goals.
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