Rachel Haukkala

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 5 minutes researching which plants support local pollinators and plant some in my area.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about the climate and natural disaster risks in my area.

I will spend 5 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

I will spend 5 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

I will spend 5 minutes each day studying the toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products around my home.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.

I will spend 5 minutes learning about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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

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.

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.

I will spend 15 minutes learning about equitable food access and how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

Do you know what it will take to reach net-zero? Do you know which technologies and innovations are needed to keep warming below 2°C or 1.5°C? Take five minutes to see if your ideas on investments can get us to net zero!

WSP has signed the Structural Engineering Institute 2050 Commitment (SE 2050) to reduce embodied carbon in structural systems. Read WSP's newly published embodied carbon action plan (ECAP).

I will develop a readiness plan for my household in the event of an emergency.

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

I will use the communication methods I read about to practice effective, compassionate, and nonviolent communication with someone I interact with regularly (i.e., my roommate, parents, co-worker, partner, classmates, or children).

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

I will pledge to go vegetarian or vegan for a week with support from Julie Sinistore for this week with resources. The goal of this action is to reduce the environmental and social impacts of food choices and gain awareness about these impacts. If you would like to participate, please email julie.sinistore@wsp.com The pledge will run the week of April 25th and will feature a presentation by Julie about the environmental and social impacts of food on April 27th, at 1pm Pacific/4pm Eastern.

I will read the article "Improving Water Conservation Through an Equity Lens" on WSP Insights.

I will watch this 30 minute free course through the UN Global Compact Academy to learn more about the SDGs and how to take action.

I will sign up with YellowTin to develop a personal electrification and clean energy roadmap.