PollMill.com | Survey: Office workers' opinions on a sustainability app

I. DEMOGRAPHIC QUESTIONS

Male Female Prefer not to say

IT & TechnologyFinance & Accounting Administration & Management Marketing & Communication Government & Public Sector

II. SUSTAINABILITY HABITS AND AWARENESS

Reducing paper usageRecycling wasteUsing a reusable water bottle or coffee cup Turning off lights and devices when not neededChoosing eco-friendly commuting options (e.g., biking, public transport, carpooling)None of the above

Yes, stronglyYes, but not very activelyNo, not really Not at all / I don't know

"I have made significant changes in my lifestyle to reduce my environmental impact.""I find it difficult to maintain a sustainable lifestyle due to convenience or cost.""I feel motivated by others' sustainable actions and try to follow their example.""I often find myself struggling to understand which products are truly sustainable.""I feel that businesses I support are transparent about their sustainability practices."

III. INTEREST IN A SUSTAINABILITY APP

Yes, definitely Maybe, if it’s easy to useNot sureNo, I wouldn’t use it

Tracking energy usage (e.g., reminders to turn off devices) Waste and recycling trackingSustainability challenges and rewardsCO₂ footprint calculator for daily office activities Integration with company-wide sustainability programsTips and suggestions for eco-friendly habits

Personal progress tracking Rewards and incentives (e.g., discounts, recognition)Competition with colleagues (e.g., leaderboards, team challenges)Knowing that my actions contribute to company sustainability goalsNone of the above, I wouldn’t use it

Mobile app (iOS/Android)Web-based platform Integration with existing workplace tools (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Slack) No preference

"I would use this app as a key tool in my daily sustainable habits.""I see myself using this app frequently.""I would use it when I need sustainability-related information.""I might use it occasionally, but not regularly.""I don’t see myself using this app at all."

Yes, by integrating the app into the company’s sustainability initiatives and policiesYes, by offering incentives such as rewards, recognition, or bonuses for sustainable actions Yes, by organising team challenges or engagement programs using the app.Yes, by promoting the app through internal communication channels, such as emails, meetings, or newsletters

IV. PRIVACY AND DATA CONCERNS

Yes, if the data remains anonymous Yes, but only if I can control what information is sharedNo, I prefer to keep my data private I am unsure

Concerns about data privacy and usageLimited time or lack of interestDoubts about the app’s effectiveness in driving real impactPerceived complexity or difficulty in using the appNo concerns—I would be willing to use it

Extremely important – It should be a core value of the company Very important – It reflects corporate responsibility and leadershipSomewhat important – A nice-to-have but not essential Not very important – Other factors matter more to meNot important at all – Sustainability initiatives do not influence my perception of the company

Office workers' opinions on a sustainability app

What is your gender?

What is your age group? ✪

What industry do you work in?

Which sustainable practices do you already follow at work?

How would you rate the importance of sustainability in your daily work life?

Does your company actively promote sustainability initiatives?

How strongly do you agree with the following statements about sustainability and your experiences?

Would you use an app that helps track and improve your sustainability habits at work?

What features would be the most useful in a sustainability app? (select up to 3)

What would motivate you to use such an app regularly?

Which platform would you prefer for this app?

How likely are you to engage with the app regularly?

Do you believe your company should encourage employees to use a sustainability app? If so, what would be the most effective approach?

Would you be comfortable sharing your sustainability-related data with your company for collective reporting purposes?

What concerns, if any, might discourage you from using a sustainability app?

How important is it to you that your employer actively supports sustainability initiatives in the workplace?