You may know that the Tom Dwyer Automotive Services Carbon Neutral Program broke the “million pound mark” on May 20th, preventing approximately 1,005,900 pounds of carbon dioxide from entering our atmosphere. This is the same amount of carbon that would be produced in one year by approximately 75 average homes in the Pacific Northwest. What’s happened since then?
The good news is that the Bonneville Environmental Foundation, the organization that provides the carbon offsets for the CNP program, has received the Green-e Climate Certification for the quality of their offsets. This is the highest standard certification available, and they are currently the only non-profit carbon offset provider to meet these stringent standards. In other words, you can be confident that the money you spend on these offsets actually goes to fund effective renewable energy projects.
The bad news is that the CNP has had a slow-down since May, with fewer people signing up for the program. However, the renewal window is coming up for most of our members, and BEF will be offering offsets at reduced rates for our clients again next quarter. Keep your eyes on the next newsletter for details. Do you know anyone who is looking for a way to contribute to the fight against global warming? Please tell them about the program and the benefits it has not only for the planet, but for the people participating. If they’re interested, they can find all the details about the Tom Dwyer Automotive Services Carbon Neutral Program at www.TomDwyer.com.
