Shailesh Chauhan

I will take at least one photograph that shows how sustainability / the energy transition already shows up in my daily life (e.g., electric vehicles, paper packaging…), and I will post it on LinkedIn with the hashtags #EarthMonthEcochallenge #EarthMonthAtEmerson.

I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice in my region.

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about education or work.

I spend 60 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.

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

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

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

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

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

Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 15 people about what I learned.

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 3 people about what I learned.

On Wed 19th April, I will attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar to learn about the importance of individual action in our collective journey to sustainability.

I will sign up to the Sustainability Aficionados distribution list to receive global news on sustainability at Emerson, including world news and Greening OF, BY and WITH news.

I will take at least one of the Emerson Global Environmental Sustainability Training modules available on the Global Learning Center to learn more about this important topic for the company.

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 3 people about what I learned.

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 30 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

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

I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.

I will watch 4 documentaries about climate change.