Claudia Alvarez-Farris

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.

I will spend 15 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

Participate in the largest green gathering on the planet! Held April 21st - 23rd at Fair Park, this event celebrates the progress, impact and innovation around sustainability. Use the link below to register for free!

The North Texas Green Team is a group of cross-functional Deloitte professionals who aim to make Deloitte a more sustainable place to work while empowering our fellow practitioners to take action on climate change and live more environmentally-conscious lives. For more information or to get involved, reach out to our North Texas Green Team at ntxgreenteam@deloitte.com.

In collaboration with New York University (NYU), Deloitte is launching Sustainability Simplified, designed to help you understand the sustainability, climate and equity challenges our clients are facing. This four-part series, led by Professor Tensie Whelan, NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business Director, will both engage and enlighten you. From an education on corporate sustainability trends and ESG strategy, to the basics of climate change and the implications for the global economy, to the return on sustainability investment by businesses - you’ll have the opportunity to dig into the science behind the climate crisis and the equity topics shaping the market today.

At Deloitte, sustainability is one of the key focus areas for activating our purpose. If we each take an individual climate action today, we can make collective positive change in our communities and be a part of living our purpose commitments. Click the links to go to the description and enrollment pages.

Join the national webinar on Wednesday, April 26 with Dr. Ayana Johnson and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson “A Conversation with Climate Experts". (@ 11:00am-12:00pm CST)

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

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

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.

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

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

I spend 20 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

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

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

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

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.