Coca-Cola's "Christmas Caravan" achieved impressive results in just 25 days: 1,500 participants collectively walked 65.9 million steps, while also boosting employee productivity.
Success Story
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On Partnership
The collaboration between Coca-Cola and Ƶ has become a vivid example of how wellness programs can seamlessly integrate with corporate social responsibility (CSR) and large-scale company initiatives. In this case, it was in sponsorship of the Special Olympics. Thanks to Ƶ's flexibility, the platform was fully adapted to Coca-Cola's annual CSR project.
Gamified challenges and easy access through a mobile app attracted over a thousand employees, allowing them to contribute to an important charitable mission. Ƶ provided participants with the opportunity to choose different types of activities, and the rewards system enabled them to convert their efforts into a tangible contribution to support the Special Olympics.
What is the Challenge
Reaching a Wide Audience: The Coca-Cola "Christmas Caravan" is a major volunteer initiative aimed at supporting people with various mental, sensory, and physical disabilities.
Preparation for the Special Olympics: The project was part of the preparations for the Special Olympics Winter Games, engaging people with intellectual disabilities in sports activities.
Online Format: Due to the pandemic, it was important to ensure accessibility and engagement through a convenient digital format.
Solution
Ambitious Goal: Coca-Cola teams aimed to achieve 300,000 units of physical activity to symbolically "push" the Caravan forward.
Diverse Activities: Participants could log walking, cycling, skiing, and other activities, making the project accessible to all.
Team Participation: Employees formed groups based on interests—running, swimming, strength training, and other sports.
The Results
Coca-Cola successfully united employees, strengthened corporate culture, and drew attention to an important charitable mission.
Exceeding Goals: The project not only met its target but exceeded it, accumulating 320,000 units of physical activity over 25 days.
Charitable Contribution: Coca-Cola donated $32,000 to the development of inclusive sports within the Special Olympics.
High Engagement: 57% of participants actively logged their activity, shared results, and interacted in Ƶ. Additional motivation was provided through weekly rewards.
57%
Engagement Level
1500
Participants
65.9 million
Steps
What employees say
In just 25 days, Coca-Cola's "Christmas Caravan" brought together 1,500 participants who walked 65.9 million steps together. We also noted a significant increase in employee productivity!