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Incentive Types (Financial, Non-Financial)

Bonuses, recognition, awards; team competitions; avoiding perverse incentives.

10 min read ยท Jacob Willis, Net Zero Lead


Incentives reinforce energy-conscious behaviour, but their design is subtle. The wrong incentives can backfire; the right ones - often non-financial - sustain behaviour and build culture. Understanding the types and their effects is key.