
- Company: Hello Lamp Post
- Client: Environment Agency
- Year: 2012
- Region: England
- Community engagement
- Environmental and sustainability services
- Artificial intelligence (AI) and software solutions
Introduction
Challenges
- Reduce carbon footprint for engagement activity
- Encourage people to sign up for flood warnings
- Direct the public to improve their home and personal flood preparedness via an interactive virtual flood assistant
- Hear from harder-to-reach audiences
- Encourage people to take action and change behaviours
- Increase data and insights available
Solutions
Building on its success in the South West, “Hello EA” has now been rolled out to various locations and schemes across England. This expansion reflects the platform’s effectiveness in reaching new audiences (this includes those who speak English as a second language), enhancing awareness about flood resilience and coastal risk management, nationally.
Results
- 291+ staff days saved
- Reduced cost per engagement by 92%
- Reduced carbon footprint by 45,000kg and rising
- Now able to engage with the public 24/7/365
- Increased community preparedness, engagement and reach, compared to previous years
- Improved insight into public behaviour
This is a fantastic example of how the Environment Agency embraces innovation and harnesses technology. It has the potential to reduce our carbon footprint by hundreds of tonnes/year. This tool serves as a vital piece in the puzzle, helping us build a more resilient nation against flooding and coastal change.
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