NativeEnergy and GreenBiz report CO2 emissions for the 2013 GreenBiz Forums

NativeEnergy is offsetting the New York and San Francisco events with carbon projects in the U.S. and Kenya
Apr 3, 2013 3:15 PM ET

BURLINGTON, Vt. / OAKLAND, Calif., April 3, 2013 /3BL Media/ - NativeEnergy, a leading provider of carbon offsets and renewable energy credits, has calculated the greenhouse gas emissions for the 2013 GreenBiz Forums hosted in New York City and San Francisco. As the official carbon offset sponsor, NativeEnergy is donating high quality carbon offsets to balance 184 metrics tons of emissions from venue energy use, attendee travel, and hotel accommodations.

The 2013 GreenBiz Forums brought together thought leaders and sustainability executives to define the trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable business today. This year’s attendees included corporate social responsibility leaders like Microsoft, Motorola Solutions, REI, The Coca-Cola Company, and the Walt Disney Company.

NativeEnergy is supplying Help Build™ carbon offsets from a clean water project in Kenya and a wind project in Indiana, plus offsets from a methane capture project in Colorado. Details are included in the CO2 Report: http://www.nativeenergy.com/assets/files/PDF/GreenBiz-Forums-2013_CO2-carbon-offset-report.pdf.

>> View the 2013 GreenBiz Forums CO2 Report

About NativeEnergy

NativeEnergy is an expert provider of carbon offsets, renewable energy credits, and carbon accounting software. With NativeEnergy’s Help Build™ offsets, businesses and individuals can help finance the construction of wind, biogas, solar, and other carbon reduction projects with strong social and environmental benefits. Since 2000, NativeEnergy’s customers have helped build over 50 projects that are now keeping millions of tons of greenhouse gases out of the air. All NativeEnergy carbon offsets are third-party verified and validated. Learn more at www.nativeenergy.com.

About GreenBiz Group, Inc.
GreenBiz Group defines and accelerates the business of sustainability. GreenBiz Group is an integrated media company focused on supporting professionals who view sustainable practices as a core part of their businesses. GreenBiz is focused on telling the stories, providing the insights and advancing the sustainability profession through GreenBiz.com, GreenBiz Events, GreenBiz Intelligence, and GreenBiz Connects. For additional information, visit www.greenbiz.com.