A recent partnership between Daphne Water Solutions and Impactoverse, showcased how business innovation, science, education, and community engagement can come together to create meaningful impact.
During the Royal Society Summer Science Exhibition, Professor Luisa Orsini and the Daphne Water Solutions team demonstrated their pioneering work in natural water remediation, using Daphnia, nature’s microscopic “water champions,” to clean and restore polluted waterways. While this innovation is powerful on its own, its impact grows exponentially when paired with accessible education and interactive storytelling.
This is where Impactoverse made a difference. By turning the science into a hands-on learning experience, they created an interactive educational game that allowed visitors to see, understand, and experience the work of Daphnia. Children, families, and educators were able to engage directly with the science behind the solution, making complex ideas simple, memorable, and inspiring.
Partnerships like these demonstrate how CSR-aligned initiatives can deliver on core outcomes, from education and community engagement to visibility and shared learning. By combining scientific innovation with accessible tools for public understanding, they help organisations contribute to meaningful change while reinforcing their values through action.
- Environmental Education Through Interactive Learning The game helped young people and families understand the science behind water pollution and natural remediation — sparking curiosity and building sustainability literacy.
- Public Engagement with Scientific Innovation Instead of remaining in academic or technical spaces, the research was brought into public view, generating interest and fostering trust in science-based environmental solutions.
- Youth Empowerment and Future Skills By engaging with the science in a playful and relatable format, the experience encouraged young people to explore new ideas, ask questions, and imagine their own role in protecting the planet.
- Tangible, Measurable Impact Outcomes The number of participants, engagement time, and learning outcomes can be documented — offering corporate supporters clear metrics for impact reporting and stakeholder communication.
CSR today requires visibility, community relevance, and alignment with global challenges. This initiative shows how investing in public science education can support corporate goals across:
- Environmental sustainability and water health awareness
- STEM education and skills development for youth
- Accessible communication of complex issues
- Positive brand alignment through inclusive learning experiences
- Scalable storytelling for internal and external audiences
It’s the kind of project that doesn’t just deliver outcomes, it builds future-focused, socially connected impact that aligns with what stakeholders increasingly expect from responsible businesses.
With more initiatives already in motion, there are growing opportunities for organisations to get involved at various levels of engagement.
By connecting corporates to initiatives like these, Aunua Enterprise helps turn CSR strategies into meaningful, measurable action that actively engages communities and delivers lasting value.