Educating on Sustainability and Sustaining Education

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Manila, Philippines—July 13, 2016—Drink, in partnership with the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP), held a seminar on July 5, 2016 to bring to light the mutually beneficial relationship of education and sustainability, and ways to integrate sustainability into our educational systems. The event was held at the CEAP Auditorium in Quezon City, and is a part of Drink Ideas, Drink’s ongoing initiative to collaborate with other organizations and leaders to bring sustainability to the fore.

The gathering began with a prayer led by Mary Ann Cruz of CEAP. Brother Jun Erguiza FSC then gave a keynote address on committing to sustainability as our duty to God, our people, and our country. He explained the need to be more thorough and committed to our environmental efforts, giving their Own A Tree initiative as an example. By owning a tree, having it named after a person and ensuring its survival, “we go back to the biblical definition of ownership, which is really about stewardship.” This was then followed by a perspective setting by Allan Arellano, CEAP’s Officer in Charge and Executive Director.

DSCF2305 Educators from different schools grouped together to assess their schools’ value chains

The discussion on sustainability in education opened as COO and Drink Ideas Head Camille Dela Rosa explained the role of education in sustainability. “Academic institutions have considerable footprints but also brain prints, which can be defined as your impacts on policy and ideology.” Dela Rosa cited examples of how schools consume electricity, water, and supplies, and then gave pointers on mapping the supply chain and identifying areas for improvement.

The participating faculties from the attending schools were then asked to mingle and discuss opportunities to practice sustainability in their schools. Examples of initiatives by these schools are paper recycling, instilling environmental responsibility in students through policies and programs, and saving energy by turning to renewable sources of energy.

DSCF2277 Anna Oposa of Save Philippine Seas talks about the many approaches we can take to educate the youth about the environment

In the afternoon sessions, participants learned more about how sustainability practitioners are raising environmental awareness and developing innovators. Gio Labindao of Canon addressed paper management and shared examples of wasteful habits to avoid, such as printing on only one page, discarding scratch paper, and leaving printed material unchecked.

Action begins with awareness, and this was emphasized by Anna Oposa, Executive Director and Chief Mermaid of Save Philippine Seas. “Our role as educators is to influence young minds to care about the environment,” Oposa said. She then cited methods of teaching environmental awareness, derived from their own program at the SEA Camp: children’s games modified to impart knowledge about marine life, mock proposals for environmental projects, activities where the participants write to world leaders regarding their environmental concerns, and even a course dedicated to environment education.

DSCF2425 Drink’s President and CEO Harris Guevarra summarizes the day’s discussions and explains the role of communication in education and sustainability
In application of the day’s learnings, guests were once again asked to work with their previous groups to demonstrate a creative way they will teach certain sustainability topics, such as waste management and transportation, to students. The educators got creative by performing choreographed jingles and acting out informative scenarios.

To cap the day off, Harris Guevarra, President and CEO of Drink, expounded on the value of communication in education and sustainability.

DSCF2436 From left to right: (1) Mary Ann Cruz, (2) Harris Guevarra, (3) Camille dela Rosa, and (4) Allan Arellano

Being role models and teaching students to be environmentally responsible are no easy tasks, but with lessons learned and a united cause, sustainability will become a vital part of our education system’s brain print.

Educating on Sustainability and Sustaining Education

1 MIN READ | ADMIN

Manila, Philippines—July 13, 2016—Drink, in partnership with the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP), held a seminar on July 5, 2016 to bring to light the mutually beneficial relationship of education and sustainability, and ways to integrate sustainability into our educational systems. The event was held at the CEAP Auditorium in Quezon City, and is a part of Drink Ideas, Drink’s ongoing initiative to collaborate with other organizations and leaders to bring sustainability to the fore.

The gathering began with a prayer led by Mary Ann Cruz of CEAP. Brother Jun Erguiza FSC then gave a keynote address on committing to sustainability as our duty to God, our people, and our country. He explained the need to be more thorough and committed to our environmental efforts, giving their Own A Tree initiative as an example. By owning a tree, having it named after a person and ensuring its survival, “we go back to the biblical definition of ownership, which is really about stewardship.” This was then followed by a perspective setting by Allan Arellano, CEAP’s Officer in Charge and Executive Director.

DSCF2305 Educators from different schools grouped together to assess their schools’ value chains

The discussion on sustainability in education opened as COO and Drink Ideas Head Camille Dela Rosa explained the role of education in sustainability. “Academic institutions have considerable footprints but also brain prints, which can be defined as your impacts on policy and ideology.” Dela Rosa cited examples of how schools consume electricity, water, and supplies, and then gave pointers on mapping the supply chain and identifying areas for improvement.

The participating faculties from the attending schools were then asked to mingle and discuss opportunities to practice sustainability in their schools. Examples of initiatives by these schools are paper recycling, instilling environmental responsibility in students through policies and programs, and saving energy by turning to renewable sources of energy.

DSCF2277 Anna Oposa of Save Philippine Seas talks about the many approaches we can take to educate the youth about the environment

In the afternoon sessions, participants learned more about how sustainability practitioners are raising environmental awareness and developing innovators. Gio Labindao of Canon addressed paper management and shared examples of wasteful habits to avoid, such as printing on only one page, discarding scratch paper, and leaving printed material unchecked.

Action begins with awareness, and this was emphasized by Anna Oposa, Executive Director and Chief Mermaid of Save Philippine Seas. “Our role as educators is to influence young minds to care about the environment,” Oposa said. She then cited methods of teaching environmental awareness, derived from their own program at the SEA Camp: children’s games modified to impart knowledge about marine life, mock proposals for environmental projects, activities where the participants write to world leaders regarding their environmental concerns, and even a course dedicated to environment education.

DSCF2425 Drink’s President and CEO Harris Guevarra summarizes the day’s discussions and explains the role of communication in education and sustainability
In application of the day’s learnings, guests were once again asked to work with their previous groups to demonstrate a creative way they will teach certain sustainability topics, such as waste management and transportation, to students. The educators got creative by performing choreographed jingles and acting out informative scenarios.

To cap the day off, Harris Guevarra, President and CEO of Drink, expounded on the value of communication in education and sustainability.

DSCF2436 From left to right: (1) Mary Ann Cruz, (2) Harris Guevarra, (3) Camille dela Rosa, and (4) Allan Arellano

Being role models and teaching students to be environmentally responsible are no easy tasks, but with lessons learned and a united cause, sustainability will become a vital part of our education system’s brain print.

Educating on Sustainability and Sustaining Education

1 MIN READ | ADMIN

Manila, Philippines—July 13, 2016—Drink, in partnership with the Catholic Education Association of the Philippines (CEAP), held a seminar on July 5, 2016 to bring to light the mutually beneficial relationship of education and sustainability, and ways to integrate sustainability into our educational systems. The event was held at the CEAP Auditorium in Quezon City, and is a part of Drink Ideas, Drink’s ongoing initiative to collaborate with other organizations and leaders to bring sustainability to the fore.

The gathering began with a prayer led by Mary Ann Cruz of CEAP. Brother Jun Erguiza FSC then gave a keynote address on committing to sustainability as our duty to God, our people, and our country. He explained the need to be more thorough and committed to our environmental efforts, giving their Own A Tree initiative as an example. By owning a tree, having it named after a person and ensuring its survival, “we go back to the biblical definition of ownership, which is really about stewardship.” This was then followed by a perspective setting by Allan Arellano, CEAP’s Officer in Charge and Executive Director.

DSCF2305 Educators from different schools grouped together to assess their schools’ value chains

The discussion on sustainability in education opened as COO and Drink Ideas Head Camille Dela Rosa explained the role of education in sustainability. “Academic institutions have considerable footprints but also brain prints, which can be defined as your impacts on policy and ideology.” Dela Rosa cited examples of how schools consume electricity, water, and supplies, and then gave pointers on mapping the supply chain and identifying areas for improvement.

The participating faculties from the attending schools were then asked to mingle and discuss opportunities to practice sustainability in their schools. Examples of initiatives by these schools are paper recycling, instilling environmental responsibility in students through policies and programs, and saving energy by turning to renewable sources of energy.

DSCF2277 Anna Oposa of Save Philippine Seas talks about the many approaches we can take to educate the youth about the environment

In the afternoon sessions, participants learned more about how sustainability practitioners are raising environmental awareness and developing innovators. Gio Labindao of Canon addressed paper management and shared examples of wasteful habits to avoid, such as printing on only one page, discarding scratch paper, and leaving printed material unchecked.

Action begins with awareness, and this was emphasized by Anna Oposa, Executive Director and Chief Mermaid of Save Philippine Seas. “Our role as educators is to influence young minds to care about the environment,” Oposa said. She then cited methods of teaching environmental awareness, derived from their own program at the SEA Camp: children’s games modified to impart knowledge about marine life, mock proposals for environmental projects, activities where the participants write to world leaders regarding their environmental concerns, and even a course dedicated to environment education.

DSCF2425 Drink’s President and CEO Harris Guevarra summarizes the day’s discussions and explains the role of communication in education and sustainability
In application of the day’s learnings, guests were once again asked to work with their previous groups to demonstrate a creative way they will teach certain sustainability topics, such as waste management and transportation, to students. The educators got creative by performing choreographed jingles and acting out informative scenarios.

To cap the day off, Harris Guevarra, President and CEO of Drink, expounded on the value of communication in education and sustainability.

DSCF2436 From left to right: (1) Mary Ann Cruz, (2) Harris Guevarra, (3) Camille dela Rosa, and (4) Allan Arellano

Being role models and teaching students to be environmentally responsible are no easy tasks, but with lessons learned and a united cause, sustainability will become a vital part of our education system’s brain print.

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    Art Director

    Qualification:

    – Carry out tasks related to sustainability reporting and help deliver outputs in relation to sustainability reports and communications projects .
    – Synthesize and translate complex information into clear, informative, and compelling materials (e.g., summaries, fact sheets, presentations, online dashboards, reports) for diverse audiences.
    – Support business development opportunities such as in bidding processes, potential client meetings, and proposal writing.
    – Ensure that projects are delivered on time in accordance with Drink’s reputation and standards for producing high-quality outputs.
    – Assist clients in developing strategies on how to embed sustainability in their business operations, risk management, systems, and processes.
    – Help businesses develop strategies to comply with sustainability-related regulations
    – Assist in obtaining independent assurance of a client’s sustainability report by checking the accuracy of the reported data and statements.
    – Develop or assess client’s sustainability strategies, sustainability reports, and data collection processes.
    – Perform other related duties as assigned by the team head.

    Responsibities

    – Responsible for the overall visual style and imagery in projects assigned.
    – Tasked to create the overall design and direct others who develop certain materials for the project (e.g., production team, photographers, and videographers).
    – Constant collaboration with the creative, sustainability, editorial, and support team members to close accounts.
    – Manage secondary sales and marketing channels (website and social media pages).

    Sustainability Associate

    Qualification:

    -BS Degree in Environmental Planning/ Environmental Management/ Environmental Science or other related disciplines. – Familiarity with GRI Standards or certification in GRI Standards Reporting is an advantage.
    – Experience in research and data gathering.
    – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    – Detail-oriented, transparent, accountable, and adaptable to working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
    – Works well with diverse teams.
    – Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
    – Ability to work with clients, partners, and colleagues in an innovative and culturally responsible way while exhibiting emotional intelligence
    – Excellent organizational skills, data management and analysis abilities, and attention to detail
    – Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365 suites

    Responsibities

    -BS Degree in Environmental Planning/ Environmental Management/ Environmental Science or other related disciplines. – Familiarity with GRI Standards or certification in GRI Standards Reporting is an advantage.
    – Experience in research and data gathering.
    – Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
    – Detail-oriented, transparent, accountable, and adaptable to working in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
    – Works well with diverse teams.
    – Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and deadlines.
    – Ability to work with clients, partners, and colleagues in an innovative and culturally responsible way while exhibiting emotional intelligence
    – Excellent organizational skills, data management and analysis abilities, and attention to detail
    – Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365 suites

    Writer

    Qualification:

    – Tertiary qualifications in technical writing, content development, or other significant and relevant experience.
    – Know-how of the research process and experience in research work is a plus.
    – Knowledge and experience in social media copywriting.
    – Capacity to adhere to in-house style and use style guides and templates.
    – Ability to work independently on projects to meet strict deadlines.
    – Strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret technical material, attention to detail.
    – Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    – High-level organizational and time management skills.
    – Highly creative and can work well with a team.
    – Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365 suites

    Responsibities

    – Fulfill content development assignments given by the editorial head, such as:

    • corporate reports & technical writing;
    • copywriting, copy, & style editing;
    • interviews & desktop research; and
    • supporting auditing, creative conceptualization, & strategic planning.

    – Collaborate with creative, sustainability, and support team members to produce compelling output executions that will communicate sustainability, establish branding, and engage the general audience
    .
    – Knowledge and experience in social media copywriting.
    – Maintain critical thinking, growth mindset, sound judgment, and time management
    .

    Project Manager

    Qualification:

    – Recent graduate with management degree / experience in a communications, non-profit, or corporate environment for consultancy, creative, or development projects
    – Proactive and detail-oriented multitasker
    – Team player who can meet pressing deadlines
    – Has grit, solid organizational skills, and strong oral & written communication skills
    – Background or interest in sustainability, editorial, and design work
    – Results-driven and motivated to learn
    – Proficiency in Google Workspace and/or Microsoft 365 suites

    Responsibities

    – Ensure effective and efficient day-to-day implementation of sustainability and creative communication projects from inception, through execution, completion, monitoring, and evaluation
    – Lead and manage production, sustainability, and support team members to assure quality work and timely submission of deliverables
    – Coordinate and communicate with clients at all stages of the project
    – Identify opportunities for other projects with diverse clients and partners (e.g., corporate, SME, non-profit, and gov’t)
    – Maintain critical thinking, growth mindset, sound judgment and time management