2022 People Power Challenge
August 9, 2022
Good afternoon TRCA Staff,
The People Power Challenge is a sustainability engagement program run by our own Partners in Project Green team. As an organization whose purpose is to protect and restore the natural environment, we often focus on the important needs of our local watersheds, and it’s equally important to ensure that we take steps to align our internal operations with TRCA’s community-based sustainability goals. To this end, we are fortunate to be able to take advantage of and participate in the 2022 People Power Challenge to drive sustainability deeper into our own operations, and to support staff in taking steps to further their own sustainability journeys. Our municipal partners at City of Vaughan and City of Mississauga are also participating in this program, along with Seneca College, Sheridan College and University of Toronto -Mississauga.
The People Power Challenge (PPC) is a fun and easy way for organizations of all types and sizes to drive sustainability action and engage employees. This year’s challenge runs from August 8 until October 28 and will focus on two main themes: Social Impact and Climate Action to help individuals and teams work towards all 17 UN Sustainability Development Goals.
I, and the whole TRCA Senior Leadership Team, encourage you to get involved by joining the events and webinars, and completing some of the at home and at work sustainability challenges.
You can earn prizes for participation! Here are the three things you can do to earn points:
- Sign up for the People Power Challenge Newsletter (50 points)
This bi-weekly newsletter will provide you updates on the challenge, upcoming events, links and resources, quizzes, plus prizes! You will earn 50 points for our team by subscribing. Click here to subscribe.
- Participate in our kick-off event on August 11th, 2:00PM (150 points)
The Partners in Project Green team will be hosting a session to introduce our team to the program and answer any questions you may have. This session will take place on Thursday August 11th at 2:00PM. To register for this session, click here.
- Complete different activities to secure points!
Every action you complete from this year’s list of activities will help you live a more sustainable life and earn points. You can view the list of actions and the proof required here. Be sure to snap a picture and send to our PPC Champion, Gemma Stott-Correia.
To learn more about the People Power Challenge, please visit the People Power Challenge webpage.
If you have any questions, please contact Gemma Stott-Correia via email or Teams.
Thanks, and have fun,
Darryl
Darryl Gray (he/him)
Director, Education and Training