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Nick Padula

WSP USA Southeast Region

"To practice better environmental stewardship."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 454 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    square feet
    community beautification
  • UP TO
    6.0
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    25
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    15
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    3.0
    hours
    volunteered

Nick's actions

Education & Livelihood

WSP - Climate Solutions Plan and Accelerator Course

Read WSP’s Climate Transition Plan, which details how we plan to reduce GHG emissions. We began implementation of our Low-Carbon Supplier Engagement Plan in January. Learn more about it by listening to our supplier kickoff webinar. Increase your climate literacy, take the 2-part Climate Solutions Accelerator Course on the WSP My Learning Platform.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk

SDG 15

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 10 minutes and collect 2 items of litter.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Support Local Pollinators

SDG 15

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Create A Readiness Plan

SDG 9

Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Economy & Communities

Online Energy Audit

SDG 7

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG 10

I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

WSP - Emerge Program

Spend 15 minutes learning about the Emerge Program at WSP. Emerge is WSP's strategic alliance program that seeks early-stage companies with novel solutions as strategic partners. Partners get access to in-house subject matter experts, an opportunity to pilot their products/technologies with WSP during the evaluation phase and have access to our client base. Emerge propels our partners by accelerating the product/technology adoption. Having recently launched our 4th cohort, Emerge has accelerated a number of companies whose mission aligns with UN SDGs. • Olokun Minerals • ecoSPEARS • PLAEX Building Systems

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

WSP - Electrify & Reduce Your Carbon Footprint

Whether you rent or own, sign up with YellowTin to understand costs, savings and incentives for everything needed to transition to an all-electric home and car. Us the link below to register and get these one time action points.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

WSP - Create a Green Team in your office

Make a commitment to have a kick-off Green Team meeting to brainstorm for ideas on what your office will want to accomplish. Coordinate with your office director and DPN to facilitate.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?

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    Nick Padula 4/26/2023 8:02 AM
    I previously did food box packing for an organization, that was really fun - we got through a lot of boxes!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    What's your opinion on the Climate Transition Plan?

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    Nick Padula 4/17/2023 6:10 AM
    I think it's great that we're choosing to lead by example, since we work in an industry where environmental impact is becoming the top priority.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    What was your experience like plogging, or engaging in another way to collect litter while being outside? Was there any item you collected that was unusual that you found?

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    Nick Padula 4/17/2023 5:41 AM
    I always seem to find nails/screws on the ground when jogging - no wonder flat tires are so common in Atlanta!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    What are your thoughts on WSP partnering with smaller companies with the Emerge Program?

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    Nick Padula 4/11/2023 5:19 AM
    I think this is a great program that provides these up-and-coming companies with resources and valuable insight from people with a lot of experience.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?

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    Nick Padula 4/07/2023 11:59 AM
    It's important to take care of pollinators to help support the local ecosystem.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    What is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?

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    Nick Padula 4/05/2023 9:51 AM
    "Eating seasonally" and buying local products are great ways to reduce my carbon footprint that I hadn't thought of before! Also, I didn't realize you could request a environmentally-friendly car when renting or ridesharing.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

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    Nick Padula 4/04/2023 11:10 AM
    I'm going to reduce the amount of meat I eat, which will significantly reduce my water footprint.