Climate Change Data

StoryFutures, Royal Holloway, University of London

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (July 2023 to January 2024)

Reporting Period: July 2023 to January 2024

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Wellbeing
  • Community Engagement
  • Accessibility

Social Achievements

  • Successfully piloted Soul Paint VR application in Maidenhead Library, engaging a diverse audience and demonstrating positive impact on wellbeing.
  • Established innovative partnerships between creative industries, healthcare, and local authorities.
  • Improved competencies and abilities within library teams and social prescribers through training.
  • Soul Paint premiered at SXSW and won the XR Experience Special Jury Award.

Governance Achievements

  • Developed and tested a new innovation pipeline for XR in health and wellbeing solutions.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Navigating the complex network of health and community stakeholders.
  • Addressing the chasm between creative industries and healthcare.
  • Ensuring accessibility and inclusivity of XR experiences.
  • Gathering robust evidence and data to support the value of XR in health.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Created a collaborative innovation pipeline.
  • Developed training programs for staff and stakeholders.
  • Conducted audience research to inform design and implementation.
  • Developed a five-case business model to demonstrate value proposition.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
  • SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

The ConnectXR project aimed to improve health and wellbeing, reduce health inequalities through community engagement, and leverage community assets for sustainable healthcare solutions.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Soul Paint VR application

Awards & Recognition

  • SXSW XR Experience Special Jury Award