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Augusto Luis Labos

Emerson Manila

"Leading initiatives to drive a more sustainable future"

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 995 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    1.0
    energy audits
    conducted
  • up to
    4.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • up to
    560
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • up to
    1.0
    water footprints
    calculated
  • up to
    1.0
    donations
    made
  • up to
    8.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • up to
    118
    conversations
    with people
  • up to
    9.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • up to
    6.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • up to
    3.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • up to
    2.0
    trees
    planted
  • up to
    3,360
    minutes
    spent 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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 2 hours in my community.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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  • Augusto Luis Labos's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:50 AM
    Also the webinar recording where we had Executive Director of ecochallenge as the guest speaker!

  • Augusto Luis Labos's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:49 AM
    You guys should check out the latest Sustainability Aficionados April Newsletter. A feature shows what Emerson employees around the world are doing.

  • Augusto Luis Labos's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:43 AM
    Last 2 days for Ecochallenge! Let's Go!
  • Reflection Question
    Education & Livelihood Research Impact Investing
    After learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?

    Augusto Luis Labos's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:42 AM
    By doing a deep dive with a company's Net Zero commitments and avoid greenwashing!
  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
    With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?

    Augusto Luis Labos's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:41 AM
    Less heater use so I can conserve water and electricity!

  • Augusto Luis Labos's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 7:38 AM
    Last 2 days for Earth Day. Let's Go!
  • Reflection Question
    Basic Needs & Security Volunteer in My Community
    What was one of your most memorable volunteer experiences, and why? What would you like to volunteer for next, and why?

    Augusto Luis Labos's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 12:20 AM
    My 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's avatar
      Tracy Tuason-Obong 4/28/2023 9:44 AM
      I admire your advocacies, Luis! We can't wait for more of your milestones with the sustainability team.
  • Reflection Question
    Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills
    What 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's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 12:17 AM
    I 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
  • Reflection Question
    Climate & Ecosystems Attend Emerson's Global Earth Week Webinar
    What did you learn during the webinar?

    Augusto Luis Labos's avatar
    Augusto Luis Labos 4/28/2023 12:15 AM
    Habits takes time, consistency, and effort!

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    Augusto Luis Labos 4/21/2023 12:37 AM
    gen z selfie