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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.

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.

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 organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

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 install a heat pump in my home or business.

I will replace 2 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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

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

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

I spend 1 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 call my elected officials to ask what they are doing regarding equitable gender participation and representation in my region.

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

Access to public transportation enables more opportunity and a better quality of life. I will make 10 phone calls and/or send 10 emails per day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.

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

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

I will make 10 phone calls and/or send 10 emails to public officials to advocate for water habitat protection and clean up in my region.

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

Each day, I will spend 5 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me each day to raise my awareness of how much waste I produce.

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

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 5 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.