Grameen Foundation, carbon balanced by TerraPass

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Carbon projects

This badge has expired. Grameen Foundation has not sponsored a carbon reduction in the current year.

Carbon dioxide emissions, the principal cause of global warming, are an inevitable consequence of energy use. Every time an individual or organization uses electricity for lighting, fuel for transport, etc., additional carbon emissions are released into the atmosphere.

Grameen Foundation has partnered with TerraPass to sponsor clean energy and carbon reduction projects that result in a verified, measurable reduction in carbon emissions.

Grameen Foundation emissions reductions

2008: 403 metric tons of CO2 reduced

About Grameen Foundation

Grameen Foundation (GF) supports microfinance, commonly known as banking for the poor. Microfinance provides small loans, savings, and other financial services so poor people can launch businesses. As an entrepreneur's business grows, so does her self-esteem, her family's well-being, and jobs in her community. GF was founded in 1997 by individuals inspired by Muhammad Yunus and Grameen Bank, Nobel Peace Prize laureates. GF provides local organizations with financing, technology and training so they can follow in Grameen Bank's footsteps. These organizations, GF's partners, serve millions across Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East.

http://www.grameenfoundation.org/

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Grameen Foundation has balanced emissions from these sources:

Server offset

Energy use in computer data centers.

Travel offset

Employee travel, including flights and train trips.

Commute offset

Employee commutes, whether by car or by public transport.

About the TerraPass Badge Program

Organizations that purchase carbon offsets through TerraPass are eligible to become a TerraPass Badge Partner. Badges come in three levels, indicating the amount of carbon emissions reduced.

A White Badge signifies a reduction of up to 200 metric tons of carbon emissions. A Blue Badge indicates a reduction of between 200 and 1,000 metric tons of carbon emissions. A Green Badge indicates a reduction of over 1,000 metric tons of carbon emissions.

Badge Level is determined by the amount of carbon reductions sponsored within the past 365 days. Reductions that took place more than 365 days ago do not count toward Badge eligibility.

TerraPass provides tools and consultations to help partners estimate their carbon footprint, but TerraPass does not certify the results of these calculations. All energy use figures are self-reported by Badge Partners, and partners are not required to balance 100% of their emissions to be eligible for the TerraPass Badge program.