

Nick Padula
"To practice better environmental stewardship."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 454 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO25minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO6.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO10square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
Nick's 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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG 13
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.
Education & Livelihood
WSP - Climate Solutions Plan and Accelerator Course
Read WSP’s Climate Transition Plan, which details how we plan to reduce GHG emissions. We began implementation of our Low-Carbon Supplier Engagement Plan in January. Learn more about it by listening to our supplier kickoff webinar. Increase your climate literacy, take the 2-part Climate Solutions Accelerator Course on the WSP My Learning Platform.
Education & Livelihood
WSP - Create a Green Team in your office
Make a commitment to have a kick-off Green Team meeting to brainstorm for ideas on what your office will want to accomplish. Coordinate with your office director and DPN to facilitate.
Climate & Ecosystems
WSP - Electrify & Reduce Your Carbon Footprint
Whether you rent or own, sign up with YellowTin to understand costs, savings and incentives for everything needed to transition to an all-electric home and car. Us the link below to register and get these one time action points.
Climate & Ecosystems
WSP - Emerge Program
Spend 15 minutes learning about the Emerge Program at WSP. Emerge is WSP's strategic alliance program that seeks early-stage companies with novel solutions as strategic partners. Partners get access to in-house subject matter experts, an opportunity to pilot their products/technologies with WSP during the evaluation phase and have access to our client base. Emerge propels our partners by accelerating the product/technology adoption. Having recently launched our 4th cohort, Emerge has accelerated a number of companies whose mission aligns with UN SDGs. • Olokun Minerals • ecoSPEARS • PLAEX Building Systems
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG 8
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
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
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG 10
I will spend 60 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG 7
I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Economy & Communities
Create A Readiness Plan
SDG 9
Each day, I will spend time developing a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk
SDG 15
Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 10 minutes and collect 2 items of litter.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
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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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?
Nick Padula 4/26/2023 8:02 AMI previously did food box packing for an organization, that was really fun - we got through a lot of boxes!-
Monika Staszczak 4/26/2023 8:28 AMThat sounds fun!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood WSP - Climate Solutions Plan and Accelerator CourseWhat's your opinion on the Climate Transition Plan?
Nick Padula 4/17/2023 6:10 AMI think it's great that we're choosing to lead by example, since we work in an industry where environmental impact is becoming the top priority. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Collect Litter on a Plog / PlalkWhat was your experience like plogging, or engaging in another way to collect litter while being outside? Was there any item you collected that was unusual that you found?
Nick Padula 4/17/2023 5:41 AMI always seem to find nails/screws on the ground when jogging - no wonder flat tires are so common in Atlanta! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems WSP - Emerge ProgramWhat are your thoughts on WSP partnering with smaller companies with the Emerge Program?
Nick Padula 4/11/2023 5:19 AMI think this is a great program that provides these up-and-coming companies with resources and valuable insight from people with a lot of experience. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Nick Padula 4/07/2023 11:59 AMIt's important to take care of pollinators to help support the local ecosystem. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Nick Padula 4/05/2023 9:51 AM"Eating seasonally" and buying local products are great ways to reduce my carbon footprint that I hadn't thought of before! Also, I didn't realize you could request a environmentally-friendly car when renting or ridesharing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water FootprintWhat is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Nick Padula 4/04/2023 11:10 AMI'm going to reduce the amount of meat I eat, which will significantly reduce my water footprint.