Case Studies
Imagine the positive impact your roles can create
Each role filled through Planet CIC helps create meaningful environmental and social impact. These case studies show how our placements have empowered children, supported biodiversity, and strengthened communities across the UK.
Starting out
Our first FMCG placement in 2017 was with Belu Water for a Commercial Director which resulted in directly supporting the UK's largest community solar farm in Warwickshire with a financial donation.
The HECE not only deliver clean energy, they also recycle their profits back into supporting local charities like Act on Energy who help households with fuel payment credits, prepayment meter vouchers and energy-saving measures to keep homes warmer and help reduce bills over time. The support offers both immediate relief and lasting benefits.
Water Conservation
Sucessfully sourcing a Marketing Executive and a Brand Manager, Andros UK enabled hundreds of children to participate in water conservation workshops. Through these sessions, the children learned that water is one of the most valuable natural resources on the planet.
They explored how rivers play a vital role in water purification, rainwater storage, and wildlife conservation. Examining the causes and effects of water pollution before heading on to the river to deepen their understanding and identify natural wildlife habitats first-hand.
Waitrose Tree Planting
Following a Armagard filling their Manufacturing Engineer role, Little Sutton Primary School pupils and Waitrose staff were able to plant 15 mature city trees in Harvest Fields Park, Sutton Coldfield.
While planting, the children learned about different tree species, how to plant them, and the vital role these trees will play in supporting birds, insects, and biodiversity.
They were especially moved to discover that the trees were the same age as them, and will grow alongside them for the next 80 years in their local park.
Sustainable Cities Education
When Andros UK successfully filled their Category Manager role, over 100 children took part in a LEGO Sustainable City workshop, an exciting and collaborative experience where they worked together to design and build a large-scale model of a fully sustainable city.
Their city included food production systems, renewable energy and clean water infrastructure, sustainable transport networks, housing, recycling facilities, ethical businesses, and was surrounded by rich biodiversity corridors and green spaces.
Through the power of play, these workshops raise each child’s expectations of living in a healthier, happier, and more sustainable world. They feel empowered to make planet-friendly lifestyle choices and to consider future careers that contribute to environmental wellbeing.
Renewable Energy Education
Following First Title securing a new Trainee Assistant, 30 primary school children attended renewable energy workshops at a solar farm.
These workshops provide a greater understanding of renewable energy sources, including solar, wind, heat pumps, geothermal, tidal, wave power, and hydrogen.
The children learned about the benefits of renewable energy, how these technologies work, and the types of career opportunities available in the sector, helping to build future skills in the local community and industry. Through fun they learn how to make important behavioural changes to save energy.
Increasing Biodiversity Corridors
Thanks to UBS choosing Planet CIC to fill their Network Project Manager role, 60 children had the opportunity to explore natural habitats, discovering what birds, bats, insects, and small mammals need to thrive.
Through hands-on learning and outdoor adventure, they developed an understanding of how ecosystems are interconnected and how every species plays a vital role in sustaining biodiversity.
The workshop nurtured a deep appreciation for nature while empowering children to take action, such as planting pollinator corridors in their gardens and local communities, supporting butterflies, bees, and long-term environmental sustainability.
Increasing Biodiversity Corridors
The Great British Bug Hunt began as a 2020 COVID-19 project to support vulnerable people experiencing isolation and loneliness as a result of self-isolation.
We were able to give over 500 people nature boxes. These boxes contained 3 pollinator plants to plant in their gardens, along with a beautifully illustrated 48-page book illustrating how to identify and support creatures that visited their gardens.
This project also helped create long-term change in the community.