Articles tagged ‘Carbon Footprint’

U.N. Standardized Carbon Calculator

By Carrie Thompson | June 6th, 2008 | Add a Comment »

The United Nations has taken a huge step in the area of conservation by finally standardizing the calculation of carbon emission for air travelers. I still think the whole carbon offset deal is a bunch of hogwash, but I’ll keep passing on any new information I receive. The new standard determines how much [...]

 

Continental Airlines Future Carbon Offset Program

By Carrie Thompson | June 4th, 2007 | Add a Comment »

Continental Airlines recently announced they have partnered with Sustainable Travel International to launch a voluntary carbon calculation and offset tool through the carrier’s Web site. Travelers booking on Continental.com will be able to calculate their flights carbon footprint and purchase offsets offered by Sustainable Travel International, “including reforestation, renewable energy and energy conservation” programs. [...]

 

Can You Bribe the Environment to Reduce the Size of Your Carbon Footprint?

By Carrie Thompson | January 30th, 2007 | 3 Comments »

“Offset carbon emissions” and “reduce carbon footprint” have become popular phrases in the world of business travel. I keep seeing articles about business travelers or travel companies making payments to offset the carbon emissions created by frequent flying. Companies, even the big guys, are jumping on the “green image” bandwagon like wildfire. [...]