Press Releases

Paso Pacifico Awarded Gold Rating for Innovative Reforestation Project in Nicaragua

Carbonfund.org Leads International Web of Partnerships to Fight Climate Change

Ventura, Calif. - April 23, 2008 - Paso Pacífico, Carbonfund.org, the Climate, Community & Biodiversity Alliance (CCBA), and the Rainforest Alliance announce an innovative reforestation project, Return to Forest, aimed at combating climate change, conserving biodiversity and supporting local communities in Nicaragua. This exciting project is using carbon finance to restore hundreds of acres of moist and dry tropical forest in Central America’s most critically endangered ecosystems and was awarded the highest standard “Gold” rating of the Climate, Community & Biodiversity (CCB) Standards.

New World-Class Consumer Label Brings CarbonFree Sugar to Shelves

Beyong the Organic Label, Florida Crystals and Carbonfund.org Partner to Introduce Organic Sugar Line to Carbon-Conscious Consumers

Silver Spring, MD – March 19, 2008 – Carbonfund.org and Florida Crystals Corporation today announced the CarbonFree® certification of Florida Crystals Organic Sugar, marking a growing trend of businesses that are bringing carbon-conscious consumerism directly to their customers and a growing number of eco-conscious consumers who scrutinize food production methods and seek products that minimize climate impact.

Train Travel Gets Even More Green

Carbonfund.org and Amtrak Partner to Allow Passengers to Offset Carbon Emissions from Train Travel

Silver Spring, MD, December 17, 2007 – Carbonfund.org and Amtrak are pleased to announce that every passenger traveling with Amtrak now has the option to offset the carbon emissions caused by their train trip, making what is already a green travel decision even greener.

Taking Eco-Conscious to the Next Level: Royal Hawaiian Honeys First Certified Carbon Neutral Food

Progressive Family Farm on Big Island Launches Cutting-Edge Program to Offset Production Emissions

Carbonfund.org in partnership with Tropical Traders Specialty Foods, LLC, today announced the launch of the first U.S. food product to be certified CarbonfreeTM – Royal Hawaiian Honey. All carbon emissions generated in the production and shipping of the honeys are calculated and offset through the support of reforestation, renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.

Carbonfund.org Offsetting Over 2 Billion Pounds

Carbonfund.org is pleased to announce it has received donations to offset over 2 billion pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. That’s the equivalent of taking 200,000 cars off the road for one year.

Carbonfund.org and CEA Partner to Offset World’s Largest Consumer Technology Tradeshow

CES Reduces Carbon Footprint, Incorporates Sustainable and Energy Efficient Practices for Las Vegas Event

Silver Spring, MD, November 28, 2007 – Carbonfund.org, the nation’s leading voluntary carbon offset provider, today announced that it has partnered with the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) to help reduce and offset the carbon emissions for the 2008 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), which will be held January 7-10 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Volkswagen of America, Inc. and Carbonfund.org Announce Partnership to Offset Carbon Emissions

Automaker to Offset Carbon Emissions of Projected Consumer Use

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Carbonfund.org today announced a new long-term strategic partnership with Volkswagen of America, Inc. to make a significant contribution towards the global challenge of climate change. The first initiative of this partnership, the Volkswagen Carbon Neutral Project, is one of the most ambitious carbon offsetting projects ever undertaken in the United States. From September 1, 2007, until January 2, 2008, every vehicle sold by Volkswagen will have its carbon emissions offset for the first year of ownership.

EcoBranders Offsets its Carbon Emissions with Carbonfund.org

Renton, WA, August 20, 2007 – EcoBranders announced today its new partnership with Carbonfund.org, the country’s leading carbon reduction and offset organization. EcoBranders has committed to offset 100% of the carbon emissions generated by the shipping of its client’s orders. This practical step highlights EcoBranders commitment to be a leader in the promotional products industry.

Lexan Systems L.L.C. Offsets its Carbon Emissions with Carbonfund.org

Windham, NH, July, 27th 2007 – Lexan Systems announced today that it offset its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, the country’s leading carbon reduction and offset organization. Lexan Systems has offset their company carbon footprint and will donate additional funds to attempt to offset every product they sell to their clients. This practical step highlights Lexan Systems’ commitment to be a leader in the Information & Data Security community.

CARFAX ANNOUNCES CARBON NEUTRAL CAMPAIGN

Carfax 250 NASCAR Busch Series Race On Aug. 18 First-Ever Carbon Neutral Stock Car Event

CENTREVILLE, Va. (August 14, 2007) – Carfax, pioneer of the vehicle history report, today announced a ground-breaking environmental effort – making the company entirely carbon neutral. Through partnerships with The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org, Carfax will offset all carbon emissions generated by its day-to-day business operations, such as corporate travel, marketing and sales operations and company-supported events. Carfax will kick off the campaign with the Carfax 250 NASCAR Busch Series race at Michigan International Speedway, which will make history on Saturday, August 18 as the first-ever carbon neutral stock car event.

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