Local Steps for a Global Journey: Mackenzie Construction Walks the Talk for Health and Sustainability

The Mackenzie Construction team has officially wrapped up their inspiring step challenge with Scottish Water — and the results speak for themselves!

Over the course of the challenge, the team collectively walked an incredible 41,747,803 steps, covering 19,249.26 miles. That’s the equivalent of walking 77.3% of the Earth’s Equator, highlighting just how far local steps can go when taken together.

Beyond fitness, the step challenge also made a significant environmental impact. By choosing to walk rather than drive, the team avoided an estimated 4,215.53 kilograms of CO₂ emissions — roughly the equivalent of offsetting 21,000L of diesel, cancelling out the emissions of 40+ concrete mixer truck loads.

Throughout the challenge, colleagues supported each other, logged their progress, and turned everyday moments — from lunch breaks to weekend hikes — into opportunities to move more and connect with nature.

“It’s amazing what we’ve achieved together. This challenge has not only been great for morale, but it’s helped us all think more about the little changes we can make that have a big impact. At Mackenzie Construction, we are committed to reducing carbon emissions, with a 2040 net zero target, and this challenge has been one way in which we have been championing sustainability,” said Nina Devaney, Health & Wellbeing Coordinator at Mackenzie Construction.

We would like to congratulate the leading Mackenzie Construction team – “Waders of The Lost Arch” (photographed) – on winning the 2025 Step Challenge within the company with 5,022,564 steps between them!

The Mackenzie team finishes the challenge with a renewed sense of well-being, stronger connections, and a tangible contribution to sustainability.