

Augusto Luis Labos
"Leading initiatives to drive a more sustainable future"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 995 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1.0energy auditsconducted
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up to4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to560gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1.0water footprintscalculated
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up to1.0donationsmade
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up to8.0advocacy actionscompleted
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up to118conversationswith people
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up to9.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to6.0hoursvolunteered
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up to3.0documentarieswatched
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up to2.0treesplanted
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up to3,360minutesspent learning
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.
Feed
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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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