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Healthy way to work

In 2018, a new initiative was launched at the Regional Public Health Authority of the Moravian-Silesian Region (RPHA), the main principle of which is to promote a healthy “emission-free” way of transport to work. Employees participating in the project will travel to and from work back home by bike or on foot. In 2018, more than 10% of employees were involved, and in 2019, even more has joined.

Why did this initiative come into being? RPHA has long supported the health of the population and wants to set an example. Other goals include improving the physical condition and health of RPHA employees, strengthening mutual relationships and reducing the carbon footprint. The possibility of involvement depends, of course, on the health condition, the distance of employment from the place of residence and other factors.

In 2019 the participants traveled 7215 kilometers by bike and 2616 kilometers by foot, in 2018 it was 6334 kilometers by bike and 1875 kilometers by foot. This is a significant year-on-year increase.

1493× - exactly as many times this year the participants replaced the car or public transport with their own legs or bicycle. In 2018 it was 1241 times.

According to the methodology of U.S. EPA they have saved up to 1597 kg CO₂ - it’s worth it!

So we would like to encourage you to join us if you don't do this already :) Healthy movement is a very important aspect of our lives!

For more information please contact Mgr. Jan Beneš: +420 595 138 123, jan.benes@khsova.cz