ESG & Impact Innovation

Use this to surface ideas that advance environmental goals, social equity, or good governance while supporting the business.

Why this matters: Stakeholders expect measurable ESG progress; aligning impact with strategy builds trust and resilience.

What motivates participation: People want purpose at work. This challenge invites them to create visible, meaningful change.

1. Idea Collection & Co-Development (2 weeks): Participants submit ideas and refine concepts collaboratively with feedback.
2. Evaluation (1 week): Ideas are scored against the criteria to shortlist the most promising ones.
3. Top Idea Selection (1 week): Select winners, assign owners, and outline next steps for pilots.

• Materiality to ESG priorities (E/S/G)
• Stakeholder benefit and measurability
• Scalability across sites or teams
• Cost/benefit and funding pathway

• Impact hypothesis and beneficiaries
• Metrics and data collection approach
• Partnerships or governance needs
• Pilot plan and risk assessment

• Inclusive hiring and skill pathways
• Low‑carbon procurement with suppliers

‍What are the benefits of using our topical templates?

Our ready-made templates help you launch faster and get better outcomes. Each template includes a clear challenge question, recommended phase durations, and topic-specific evaluation criteria. You’ll save setup time, boost participation with a familiar structure, and collect higher-quality ideas from day one.

Can you modify the challenge that is created from the template?

Yes—absolutely. You can change everything phase names, phase lengths, the idea collection form, evaluation criteria, branding, timelines, and more. The template is a strong starting point; you stay fully in control.

Do participants need training before joining the challenge?

No. Participation is simple and intuitive, so people can start contributing immediately. The interface guides participants through each step.

Does the challenge manager need training?

No training required. Each template creates a <strong>100% ready</strong> challenge that you can launch immediately. Managers see phase-specific tips in the UI (what to do now and how to prepare for the next phase), and our knowledge base is available for deeper guidance.