TakingITGlobal, carbon balanced by TerraPass

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Carbon projects

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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.

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

TakingITGlobal emissions reductions

2008: 227 metric tons of CO2 reduced

About TakingITGlobal

TakingITGlobal is an international organization - led by youth and empowered by technology. TakingITGlobal connects youth around the world to find inspiration, information and get involved in improving their local and global communities. Headquartered in Toronto, Canada, with a growing worldwide presence, the organization's flagship program TakingITGlobal.org, serves as the most popular online community for young people interested in connecting across cultures and making a difference, with hundreds of thousands of visitors each month. TakingITGlobal works with global partners - from UN agencies, to major companies, and especially youth organizations - to build the capacity of youth for development, artistic and media expression, make education more engaging, and involve young people in global decision-making.

http://www.takingitglobal.org/

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TakingITGlobal has balanced emissions from these sources:

Site offset

Energy use in buildings, including electricity, natural gas, propane, and heating oil.

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.