Powour utilizes GPS and motion sensors to track active transportation activities, providing real-time data analysis to measure carbon emissions saved compared to traditional vehicle use. The platform incentivizes users through a rewards system, fostering sustainable habits that enhance employee engagement and well-being while reducing organizational carbon footprints.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Many organizations struggle to accurately measure and report their Scope 3 carbon emissions, particularly those related to employee commuting and transportation. Traditional methods rely on manual surveys and estimations, which are often inaccurate and time-consuming. This lack of precise data hinders effective sustainability initiatives and informed decision-making.
Solution
Powour is a platform that leverages GPS and motion sensors to automatically track and analyze employee transportation habits, providing real-time data on carbon emissions saved through active commuting. The platform uses this data to calculate the carbon emissions saved compared to using a carbon-emitting vehicle. By gamifying sustainable choices and offering rewards, Powour incentivizes employees to adopt greener transportation methods, fostering a culture of sustainability within the organization. The platform also automates emissions reporting, providing organizations with accurate, auditable data to support their sustainability goals.
Target Audience
Powour targets corporations, universities, and councils seeking to reduce their carbon footprint, improve employee engagement, and automate sustainability reporting.
Features
- Automated tracking of various transportation modes, including walking, running, cycling, and public transit
- Real-time calculation of carbon emissions saved based on transportation choices
- Gamified rewards system with points, challenges, and leaderboards to incentivize sustainable behavior
- Integration with corporate wellness programs to promote employee health and engagement
- Customizable reporting dashboards for tracking progress towards sustainability goals
- Secure data encryption and anonymization to protect employee privacy
- Mobile app for iOS and Android platforms