Siobhan de Graaf
4/28/2022 5:20 AM
I love how easy ethical investing has become. Collectively, we can make positively influence companies' social and environmental practices, and there isn't a financial downside to this.
Siobhan de Graaf
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UP TO31meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
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UP TO731minutesspent outdoors
Siobhan's actions
Education & Livelihood
Participate in the Photography Contest
Join the ESG team and the Fun Committee in submitting a photograph of a landscape around the world during the Photography Contest from April 4th-15th. Be a part of a community that educates others of the importance of different landscapes and ecosystems around the world.
Basic Needs & Security
Getting to Know Alemany Farms
Check out our GGB Getting to Know Event with Alemany Farms to learn about sustainable farming and food systems!
Climate & Ecosystems
Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening
SDG #14 & 15
I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard, or volunteer in my community: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG #15 Life On Land
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG #13 Climate
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG #14 & 15
Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Education & Livelihood
Research Impact Investing
SDG #8 Work & Economy
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG #11 Communities
For an upcoming vacation, I will plan a staycation in my region.
Health & Equity
Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities
SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities
I will spend 180 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG #6 Water & Sanitation
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Reduce Animal Product Consumption
SDG #2 Zero Hunger
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
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 QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Research Impact InvestingAfter learning more about investing, how can you increase positive impacts and decrease negative impacts?
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Helena Lam 4/29/2022 6:33 AMGreat insight - it's been found that ESG funds tend to be less volatile during turbulent financial times! Definitely motivates companies (even Guidewire) to do better across social and environmental practices. Been a bit difficult to find any causation between ESG investing and financial returns though as stronger performing companies tend to have better ESG programs.
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & Security Reduce Animal Product ConsumptionWhat was the tastiest meatless or vegan meal you ever had or had recently? Did you make it? Can you share a recipe?
Siobhan de Graaf 4/22/2022 10:19 AMTastiest meatless meal I've eaten is a Buddha bowl with tofu. I love the tastes and all the colours. I like to do a peanut marinade for the tofu and then combine in a bowl with rice, edamame, purple cabbage, shredded carrot, avocado and sesame seeds. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Ecological & Xeriscape GardeningWhat ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Siobhan de Graaf 4/21/2022 12:50 PMSince we are getting snow here still we wonèt likely be able to plant before the challenge end, however, weève bought the tools and seeds for native and pollinator-friends plants, grasses and flowers. Looking forward to working on it in May! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Siobhan de Graaf 4/21/2022 12:47 PMVisit an area near us called Shanty Bay. Hiked along the rail trail, through a small forest behind a church and along the lake. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & Livelihood Plan A Staycation in Your CommunityWhat place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Support Local PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Siobhan de Graaf 4/06/2022 10:15 AMI think there will be many things we can do as a family this year to take of pollinators, especially bees, flies, birds and butterflies. We will be planting lots this year (flowers, vegetables and vines) and will use the pollinator guide for our ecoregion to determines the best ones. We will also consider how to leave spaces "untidy" on our property. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon foorprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Siobhan de Graaf 4/06/2022 9:55 AMA few investments this year will be a smart in-ground irrigation system to reduce water and purchasing a hybrid vehicle. As a family, we will choose to vacation within Canada and avoid air travel.