At Sourcefit, we deeply value the entire volunteer journey of our employees, ensuring it holds genuine significance for the communities we support. We strive to create a delightful experience at every touch point and make a lasting impact with our contributions.
This starts with a thorough understanding of the challenges faced by our local communities. Through this understanding, we aim to discover broader sustainability goals that align with our values. We then partner with the right organizations to amplify the positive effects of our efforts, leaving a lasting and resonating impact for years to come.
In 2022, the organization recognized the importance of identifying environmental problem areas within the organization. Sourcefit had average greenhouse gas emissions, and thus initiated an internal study to tackle this issue. Through a focus group interview of select employees, the team identified that waste management, energy usage, and food choices were the most significant drivers increasing the company’s estimated carbon footprint score.
Having a better understanding of the organization’s possible greenhouse emission drivers, the team worked on the creation of a specialized Carbon Footprint quiz that would be distributed to all Sourcefit employees. The team’s primary goal was to create a simple yet comprehensive quiz to understand each employee’s energy consumption, gas and fuel usage, mode of travel, recycling habits, and average food consumption.
2022 Carbon Footprint Score
2023 Carbon Footprint Score
Knowing your carbon footprint score is the first step in leading a greener life and ultimately helping make the earth a better planet to live in. Your everyday decisions builds up to your carbon footprint score. Here’s a 5 – minute quiz to help you calculate your score as you start your journey to be an Earth Advocate.
To achieve our sustainability goal of lowering our carbon footprint, Sourcefit started improving past campaigns and created purposeful activities and partnered with like-minded organizations.
The determining factor in creating these activities was the company’s commitment to maintaining an ideal carbon footprint score of 6,000 to 15,999 tons and making a significant impact on global carbon emissions by inspiring our employees and partners to make more sustainable lifestyle choices.
Our food choices – mostly consisting of meat, dairy products, and processed goods – are some of the top factors increasing our carbon footprint
Educate the community on food autonomy and the importance of home gardening.
Learning Advocacy for Food, Agriculture, Nature and Growth (LAFANG)
Sourcefit hosts engaging virtual and face-to-face learning sessions centered around food sustainability and waste reduction. Embracing a holistic approach, our LAFANG Sessions aid our employees and the community in living a healthier and more sustainable lifestyle through topics like food autonomy, growing their own produce, how to start a home garden, and sustainable composting.
Participants of LAFANG sessions receive exclusive “Starter Seeds” to help them practice what they learned and begin their home gardens.
Our community – Quezon City – is the largest generator of trash, producing around 3,600 tons a day.
Lessen our waste production by redesigning our gift-giving activities to be more sustainable.
SF “Sustainable Food” Baskets and Go Beyond Christmas Basket
Sourcefit’s efforts extends beyond immediate relief. Through the new campaign, we strive to create a ripple effect of change, making a meaningful impact in our communities and beyond.
Sustainable Food Basket is an upgraded version of Sourcefit’s yearly community outreach program which aims to replace processed food packs from grocery stores with organic and local fresh produce to promote healthier choices, thus helping reduce the Carbon Footprint emissions.
The Go Beyond Christmas Basket is a community outreach program by Sourcefit that aims to alleviate the status of society and share the gift of hope this Christmas.
Our daily commute and transportation activities stand prominently among the foremost contributors to greenhouse gas emissions. These emissions comprise a complex mixture of gases, including carbon dioxide (CO2)
Offset our greenhouse gas emissions by planting more trees in the metro which helps improve local air quality and reduces the harmful health effects associated with poor air quality
Soilmate Project
The project aims to alleviate threatened forests dedicating our resources to the preservation of our natural resources. As we delve into the act of nurturing life from a single seedling, we embrace a mission that extends beyond the soil and branches.
To even further amplify the greener efforts, our employees will adopt a seedling that they can dedicate to their loved ones. During our exclusive tree-planting event, dedicated Sourcefit employees, including esteemed members of our Management Committee, will plant these seedlings.
Our unwavering dedication and care will nurture the growth of sustainability and environmental well-being.
Influencing different aspects of education, community development, and social cohesion. It enhances the learning environment and inspires future community-driven initiatives aimed at improving education and the overall quality of life in the local area.
Educate the community on food autonomy and importance of home gardening.
Go Brigada
Dedicated to revitalizing public schools in the Philippines through an annual clean-up and maintenance campaign called Brigada Eskwela, our passionate FitCrew volunteers to participate in this meaningful endeavor.
Aiming to enhance the learning environment by painting colorful mural art, revitalizing the school garden with an implemented aquaponics system, polishing classrooms, and elevating the overall aesthetic appeal of the schools, our mission goes beyond cleaning and maintenance.
Alongside these activities we also prioritize sustainability and environmental awareness among students. As part of our continous initiative, we educate students on the significance of proper gardening and support them in creating sustainable gardens within the school premises.
Earth Hour has been an environmental movement through the years and has attracted individuals and organizations to connect and engage in this initiative.
Find ways to reduce electricity consumption. Lowering electricity bills can be a challenging as it requires a combination of smart strategies and behavioral changes.
Power OutSourcefit
The planet Earth is facing a multitude of environmental challenges, from climate change to deforestation and pollution. To address these urgent issues, it is crucial that we all work together to restore and protect our planet. Joining the fight to restore our planet is a valuable investment with multiple benefits.
Helping raise awareness about the urgent need to address climate change and other environmental issue
Turning off lights and electronics may not seem like a significant change, but a few more participants can make a measurable impact!
Sourcefit will be donating PHP 15,000 to World Wide Fund (WWF) Philippines in light of this campaign.
Sourcefit has taken proactive steps to empower not just employees but also audiences outside our organization with valuable insights and practical tips on actively participating during Earth Hour and making efforts in reducing their electricity consumption.
These guidelines not only emphasize the significance of Earth Hour but also outline clear and achievable efforts that each individual can take to lower their energy usage. Fostering a culture of energy consciousness and environmental responsibility, Sourcefit played a vital role in encouraging everyone to help the planet but also promotes a sense of shared responsibility and commitment within and beyond our organization.
The Carbon Footprint Quiz developed by the Sourcefit marketing organization in March 2022, is a web-based assessment tool that aims to help our employees, and other individuals, understand the impact of their daily activities on the environment. The quiz was designed to be easily accessible, relatable, and skewed to the Filipino lifestyle.
By the end of April 2022, 60% of all Sourcefit employees took the Carbon Footprint Quiz.
The aggregated score of the company was 18,362.67, which is considered average compared to global benchmarks. With more than 650+ participants, 55% of which were women while 43% were men and 2% would rather not say, we were able to identify the following key action points:
With an average carbon footprint score of 16,539 compared to older generations. Understanding the impact of our consumption of energy, food and etc. to know how each generation lowers their carbon footprint score.
While there were employees that proved to be eco-conscious individuals, many of our participants still had High Carbon Footprint scores. Knowing their scores and what lifestyle factors contribute to their Carbon Footprint will allow us to create programs specific to their needs.
Female respondents tend to make more sustainable choices and are more driven in supporting environmentally friendly products which give them an edge over their male counterparts and others.
We take pride in our commitment to providing employee value propositions through promoting sustainable practices and improving the lives of the community we serve.
We practice being responsible citizens of the planet by giving back and encouraging environmental sustainability, supporting local initiatives, and protecting biodiversity. As a company, we believe that we can make a positive impact on the world.
Sourcefit prioritize the well-being and growth of their employees, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages innovation and collaboration
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All CSR company advocacy is coordinated through our Marketing organization ensuring consistency and transparency in all related initiatives. We recognize the importance of engaging with key stakeholder groups to ensure that our sustainability efforts align with their needs and expectations. We gather feedback from our employees and other stakeholders to incorporate their suggestions and ideas into our sustainability strategies.
This allows us to improve our initiatives and make a positive impact that resonates with our stakeholders. Moreover, we collaborate with partner organizations who share our vision and values to maximize our impact and engage with a broader audience. Through these partnerships, we can work together towards a common goal of promoting sustainable practices and reducing our impact on the environment.