How Can We Hold Ourselves and Companies We Support Accountable?
I have never thought about monitoring my energy usage. Currently, I have my iPad, my cell phone charger, and the television playing in the background. I like to keep things plugged in so it is easier for me to charge my devices at night while I sleep. Julie Davenport mentioned that we could be more mindful of our energy usage if we had an app on our phones. This is true because there is an app for everything. I have used apps to track everything from my workouts to the number of books I read in a year. Why should energy be any different?
Could you imagine seeing your friends’ energy usage shared on their Instagram? Companies like Amazon are doing their part, too. Amazon wants to run on 100% renewable energy by 2025. This is a step in the right direction, and hopefully, more companies will follow this example. Energy use affects everyone, and it's important to use the energy we have efficiently,
Another aspect of the podcast addressed the language of job postings. The way you word a job post can promote exclusivity in the workplace. This is something that makes a lot of sense. How many job applications are there that say you must be able to stand for long periods? I usually scroll past those because even if it's a simple stock room position that I could do from my chair. I worry about whether the accommodations are reasonable.
The Covid-19 pandemic has shown the world a lot of work can happen from the comfort of your couch. It's our job to hold ourselves and the companies around us accountable. A company's hiring practices and its commitment to sustainability are two important areas.
We could usher in a new world if we start taking responsibility for our treatment of the earth and the people on it.
Photo by andreas160578 courtesy of Pixabay
This article was inspired by the podcast episode with Juliet Davenport, Founder, and CEO of Good Energy. Here is the link below.
Stephanie Wyatt has Cerebral Palsy and uses a manual wheelchair. She spends her free time hanging out with her best friend Carmen and her dog Ama Angelica.
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