Feasibility Study for a Sustainable Human Work Index in Swedish Mining (SHWI)
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| Coordinator | Creative Design Environment Sweden AB |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 824 083 |
| Project duration | November 2024 - June 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | Impact Innovation Metals & Minerals - Program-specific efforts Vinnova |
| Call | Impact Innovation: Feasibility studies and projects within Social Actions Areas in the program Metals & Minerals |
Important results from the project
The project met the objective set from the beginning. We have developed a first version of the Sustainable Human Work Index method, defined factors, variables and data sources, and developed a scope description and technical eligibility requirements for a digital platform. The commercial and operational feasibility has been analyzed and the interest from the industry has been confirmed, providing a strong foundation for the next phase of development and testing of an MVP.
Expected long term effects
The project is expected to make cognitive health and human sustainability a more central part of working life, particularly in sectors with high cognitive demands such as metals and mining. Through SHWI, workplace environments and productivity can be strengthened, talent attraction and retention improved, and cognitive health integrated into sustainability work and reporting. The results can influence policy and standards, reduce costs of sickness, and drive innovation in workplace.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out from Nov-2024 to Jun-2025 by CDE, flow²thrive, and RISE within the Impact Innovation Metals & Minerals program. The work included needs and market analysis, development of the SHWI methodology, preparation of the scope and technical requirements for an MVP, and a commercial feasibility assessment. The approach combined R&D, industry dialogue, and technical concept development, resulting in a final report with recommendations.