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Champion Network & Peer Leaders

Employee energy champions; training; recognition; grassroots ambassadors.

10 min read · Jacob Willis, Net Zero Lead · Last reviewed July 2026


A central energy team cannot reach everyone or change behaviour everywhere. A network of energy champions - enthusiasts distributed throughout the organisation - extends the programme's reach and harnesses the power of peer influence.

In this lesson

  • 01The reach problem
  • 02What champions do
  • 03The power of peer influence
  • 04Building a champion network
  • 05Motivating champions
  • 06Champions and culture
  • 07The multiplier effect
  • 08Sources and further reading