

Augusto Luis Labos
"Leading initiatives to drive a more sustainable future"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 995 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO8.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO118conversationswith people
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UP TO3.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO560gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO3,360minutesspent learning
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UP TO9.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Augusto Luis's actions
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.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Food Access
SDG 10
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Learn and Discuss the Basic Needs & Security SDGs
SDG 1, 2, 6
Each day, I will spend 60 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.
Climate & Ecosystems
TAKE PICTURES AND SHARE ON LINKEDIN
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Advocate For Your Watershed
SDG 6
I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.
Health & Equity
Advocate for Equitable Participation and Representation
SDG 5
I will call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Learn and Discuss the Education & Livelihood SDGs
SDG 4, 8, 11, 17
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 2 people about what I learned.
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.
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Health & Equity
Support Public Transit
SDG 10, 16
Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 1 phone calls and/or send 1 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
Climate & Ecosystems
Advocate for Water Habitat!
SDG 14
I will make 2 phone calls and/or send 2 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.
Education & Livelihood
Share Your Eco Habits
SDG 11
Through my Earth Month Ecochallenge feed, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.
Climate & Ecosystems
Plant a Tree
SDG 15
On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Climate & Ecosystems
TAKE EMERSON'S SUSTAINABILITY TRAINING
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.
Economy & Communities
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 3 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Sign up to receive news on Sustainability at Emerson
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG 6
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
Economy & Communities
Carry My Trash
SDG 12
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 30 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.
Education & Livelihood
Sign up to Emerson's Sustainability Aficionados
SIGN UP to our Sustainability Aficionados distribution list to remain up to date with the latest news and trends.
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?
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Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:50 AMAlso the webinar recording where we had Executive Director of ecochallenge as the guest speaker! -
Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:49 AMYou guys should check out the latest Sustainability Aficionados April Newsletter. A feature shows what Emerson employees around the world are doing. -
Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:43 AMLast 2 days for Ecochallenge! Let's Go! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:42 AMBy doing a deep dive with a company's Net Zero commitments and avoid greenwashing! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less ShowersWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
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Tracy Tuason-Obong 4/28/2023 9:40 AMYep! Less or no heater during this dry season!
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Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:38 AMLast 2 days for Earth Day. Let's Go!-
Jo-A Lozano 4/28/2023 4:16 PMFinal stretch! -
Tracy Tuason-Obong 4/28/2023 9:41 AMLet's make it count!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Volunteer in My CommunityWhat was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?
Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 12:20 AMMy most memorable volunteer experience is making a level II water supply for a small community in Palawan! I made used of a ram pump, and I got to ride in an AFP chopper! The copper was needed because it is a remote island in Palawan! This was wayback 2015, I think.-
Tracy Tuason-Obong 4/28/2023 9:44 AMI admire your advocacies, Luis! We can't wait for more of your milestones with the sustainability team.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEconomy & Communities Analyze Your Utility BillsWhat was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?
Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 12:17 AMI didn't know that I was also responsible for paying the system loss. Also, Meralco now has the number of trees you need to plant to offset your consumption-
Czarhina Ng 4/28/2023 4:40 AMThanks for the tip. Will check mine -
Christine Arias 4/28/2023 12:57 AMWow!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week WebinarWhat did you learn during the webinar?
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Christine Arias 4/28/2023 12:57 AMOf course!
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Augusto Luis Labos 4/21/2023 12:37 AM-
Christine Arias 4/28/2023 12:59 AMBest team :) -
Tracy Tuason-Obong 4/26/2023 10:28 AMGreat photo!
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