My carbon challenge,
our sustainable actions.

Together to explore a more sustainable lifestyle!

What is the Carbon Challenge?

Join us for My Carbon Challenge happening from November 12th to December 9th in Geneva! It’s a great opportunity to find out what your personal carbon footprint looks like and learn some easy ways to reduce it right in our own community!

This month is all about understanding our consumption better with a carbon footprint calculator. We’ll also pinpoint key areas where we can each make a difference, all while enjoying the support of an awesome and engaged community.

Why participate?

Guidance

Connect with experts to fine-tune your actions and discover new ideas together.

Newsletters

Get tailored advice on specific topics from experts, stay updated on upcoming events, and find action plans that suit you.

Events and Networking

Join us for our opening and closing events to dive right in! Don’t miss the chance to enter our prize draw and engage with others on social media for some sharing and inspiration.

Community and Support

Become part of our community where you can share your experiences, ask questions, and keep that motivation flowing!

Energy and Housing

Our homes account for 40% of the canton's total emissions, making it important to reduce our overall consumption.

Consumer Goods

Discover products and initiatives in Geneva to adopt more responsible behaviors.

Food

By choosing local and healthier foods, we improve our health while cutting our emissions by 10%.

Biodiversity

Biodiversity is essential to our quality of life. Discover its many benefits and learn more about local conservation initiatives.

Mobility

Soft mobility is crucial to reducing the 25% of emissions caused by transport, but also to reducing noise pollution and improving air quality.

Why these topics?

In Geneva, the majority of the following areas are among the most energy-intensive and require urgent attention for improvement. By reducing their consumption, we can achieve numerous benefits, both individually and in respect of those around us, on a local as well as a global scale.

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How does it work?

Sign Up

September-October: It’s super easy to join the challenge and you’ll automatically be entered into our prize draw!

Carbon Footprint Calculator

Find out your carbon footprint and see which areas you can focus on for improvement.

Kick off the Challenge

Get involved in our community on social media and come celebrate with us at Impact Hub Geneva on November 12th!

During the Challenge

Keep yourself up to date through actions plans and news on sustainability events in Geneva. Take the opportunity to ask questions to our experts.

Wrap-up Event

Join us on December 9th for a fun closing event where we can chat about your experiences over some after-work drinks!

“My Carbon Challenge is ideal for understanding and reducing my carbon footprint while at the same time sharing with other people.” – Amit, 22, Student

“My Carbon Challenge is the perfect opportunity to reduce our carbon footprint together, share our tips and learn from each other.” – Léa, 42, Project Manager

“I want to see how sustainable actions can improve my life while also being beneficial to the planet.” – Jean-Paul, 70, retired