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Offsetters highlights recent global stories on innovative carbon management VANCOUVER, April 18, 2013 /CNW/ - Since launching in 2005, Vancouver-based Offsetters Climate Solutions has worked with more than 150 clients in various sectors helping to offset more than six million tonnes of carbon, the equivalent of taking more than 1.25 million cars off the road for one year. "As we mark the 43rd annual Earth Day, our team is inspired by so many of our partners who were early...

VANCOUVER, March 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ - The America's Cup Summer of Racing in San Francisco intends to be carbon neutral thanks to a partnership announced today between the America's Cup Event Authority (ACEA) and Vancouver, BC based Offsetters, North America's leading carbon management solutions provider. Today's announcement supports ACEA's commitment to sustainability while delivering one of the most fiercely competitive sporting events, as four teams race for the oldest...

New carbon management firm poised to take advantage of multi-billion dollar global carbon market VANCOUVER, Dec. 17, 2012 /CNW/ - Friday's closing of the deal that sees Offsetters Clean Technology Inc. join forces with ERA Carbon Offsets Ltd. creates a new company that is well positioned to take advantage of a multi-billion dollar carbon market worldwide. Operating under the banner of ERA Carbon Offsets Ltd., this newly merged company will offer a broad range of industry-leading...

2012 Canadian Olympic Team travel to London to be offset VANCOUVER, June 12, 2012 /CNW/ - The 2012 Canadian Olympic Team's travel to London will be carbon neutral, the Canadian Olympic Committee and Offsetters announced today. The COC is partnering with Offsetters, Canada's leading carbon management solutions provider, to offset the emissions associated with the Team's travel to London 2012, including athletes and their equipment, coaches, and mission staff. "Along with...

VANCOUVER, Sept. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Offsetters, a carbon management industry leader, has partnered with the inaugural 2011 Baltimore Grand Prix, to map out its carbon management strategy with a goal of becoming a carbon neutral sporting event with zero net waste by 2015. The Baltimore Grand Prix will be a three day racing event in downtown Baltimore, September 2 -4, 2011. Expected to attract thousands of spectators for the weekend event which will feature world-class...

VANCOUVER, April 19 /PRNewswire/ - Carbon Friendly Solutions Inc. (CNSX: CFQ) ("CFS" or the "Proponent") through its wholly-owned subsidiary, CO2 Reduction Poland Sp z.o.o, is pleased to announce the submission of its Northern Poland Afforestation Offset Project (the "Project") Project Design Documents (PDD) for validation under the International Organization for Standardization specification for quantification, monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or...

STAMFORD, Conn., April 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Some companies like to give you a free toaster when you become a customer. MXenergy has a different idea. This year, during "Earth Week," the independent energy provider will give all new customers free carbon offsets for one year. "Since our inception, we have had a true commitment to the environment and the issue of sustainability," says Jeffrey Mayer, MXenergy President and CEO. "Earth Day is the perfect time to share that commitment with...

SAN RAMON, Calif., March 26 /PRNewswire/ -- Faronics, a global leader in system control and computer energy management solutions, is proud to announce that for the second year in a row it has been certified as carbon neutral. The accreditation, awarded by Offsetters, a Vancouver based carbon offset company, demonstrates Faronics' continued commitment to the proactive management and effective control of the environmental impact of all of its business activities. Faronics surpassed its...

Free Service Opportunity For Companies Seeking Reliable Insight Into Air Travel-Related Carbon Emissions ATLANTA, June 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TRX, Inc. (Nasdaq: TRXI), a global leader in travel technology and data services, today announced the extension of its web services offering to include free access to airline carbon emissions measurement calculations as part of the new TRX Carbon Emissions Developer Toolkit. Powered by TRX's open web services platform, the Carbon Emissions...

By Mark McClain On July 2, Appalachian Power announced plans to offer a renewable energy option to Virginia customers starting Sept. 1. Under this proposal, utility customers could voluntarily pay an additional 1.5 cents per kilowatt hour to purchase electricity that is made without emission of greenhouse gas and other harmful pollution. Let's look under the hood of this proposal to see how good a deal it is for the environment and citizens. First, let's explode a common myth. When you...