The United Nations has set ambitious sustainable development goals, and as a global leader, Microsoft is striving to meet them. With the climate crisis escalating, communities worldwide are increasingly affected. Recognizing the urgency for innovative sustainability solutions, Microsoft, in partnership with Schneider Electric, is empowering the Footprint Project through the power of Microsoft Cloud.
THE APPROACH
To tell the story of the Footprint Project, Microsoft engaged TEDx & SHW Studios to produce and broadcast a mini-documentary. This involved SHW film crews on Microsoft Campus in Seattle, Schneider Electric’s headquarters in Boston, and the Footprint Project in the field following the devastation of Hurricane Ida in New Orleans. The three shoots gathered extensive footage, underwent multiple rounds of edits reviewed by a team of stakeholders, and culminated in a series of high-profile online broadcasts.
THE IMPACT
The 4-minute piece aired at TEDx events from Q4 2021 through Q1 and Q2 2022, building momentum ahead of Microsoft INSPIRE. This compelling human-interest story rallied support for the Footprint Project’s groundbreaking efforts and highlighted the critical contributions of the Microsoft partner ecosystem, including Schneider Electric and TEDx, in advancing the UN’s goals. SHW is proud to have produced this impactful, purpose-driven content.