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Monika Staszczak 4/26/2023 8:28 AM
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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals expert in no time!
"To practice better environmental stewardship."
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.
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.
SDG 15
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 10 minutes and collect 2 items of litter.
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
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.
SDG 1
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
SDG 9
Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving 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.
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.
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.
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
SDG 8
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.
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
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.
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.
SDG 3, 10
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
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?