Montana > Billings > Carbon OffsetsCarbon Offsets Reduce the impact on mother EarthA carbon offset is a financial instrument representing a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. Although there are six primary categories of greenhouse gases, carbon offsets are measured in metric tons of carbon dioxide-equivalent (CO2e). One carbon offset represents the reduction of one metric ton of carbon dioxide, or its equivalent in other greenhouse gases.
ClearSky Climate Solutions| Green Badge Count | | 18 | | Green Badge Value: | | 470 |
http://www.clearskyclimatesolutions.com Nature of Business: Climate Change consulting, climate change mitigation project design and carbon offset brokerage. Mission: To provide the tools and knowledge for businesses, institutions and individuals to reduce their greenhouse gas footprint and offset the rest. Assist business entities to improve their management and create carbon credits through these improvements. Relation to Your Community: As citizens, community members, business interest, and activitsts. ClearSky is working with the City of MIssoula, the University of Montana, the Missoula Sustainable Business Council and a number of Montana businesses to assess their Greenhouse Gas emissions, select targets for reductions and offset the rest. The goal is to increase awareness of climate neutral business practices and the importance of greenhouse pollution to all. Sustainability Goals Your Company Embraces: ClearSky is particularly focused on climate change. We seek to minimize greenhosue gas emissions, reducing unnecessary airline travel, commuting, promoting biking, recycling, reducing heating and air conditioning via thermostat programming, retrofitting CFL fixtures form magnetic ballasts to electronic, and promoting the use of recycled paper for the printer and the toilet paper, as well as non toxic cleaners for the janitorial work and carpet cleaning. Additional Green Directory ListingsGreen Badges | Reducing toxic emissions
reason We view greenhouse gases as pollution, and our work is directly oriented to reduce these emissions. |  | Using recycled materials
reason This relates to the office space: recycled printer paper, recycled letterhead, envelopes, toilet paper, hand towels. |  | Time-controlled grazing
reason We represent a climate change project that has registered credits from improved livestock grazing practices that include time controlled grazing. |  | Erosion prevention
reason Explicitly included in our forest management carbon sequestration projects. |  | Resource monitoring
reason Annual monitoring plans with third party certificaiton for carbon sequestration or emissions reductions. |  | Conserving energy
reason Energy efficiency is a major class of climate change mitigation projects - and ClearSky is actively involved in bringing energy efficiency, carbon credit projects to the market. |  | Conserving natural resources
reason Afforestation and reforestation in Central America perfectly fit into this category. |  | Promoting Renewable Energy Sources
reason Currently, ClearSky is looking into the development of micro scale renewable energy projects, and the potential for carbon credit financing as a tool to increase investments in these fields. |  | Using sustainable building designs
reason Energy Efficiency, LEED status, cradle to grave sustainability in construction materials. |  | Using renewable energy
reason The purchase of RECs(Renewable Energy Credits). |  | Recycling program
reason On site in the office building: paper, newspaper, magazines, aluminum, plastic, mixed paper, and cardboard. |  | Using fuel efficient vehicles
reason bikes,and 30+mph vehicles |  | Recycled promotional products
reason We use recycled paper and refilled toner cartridges and services from sustainbility driven service providers. |  | Donating to non-profits
reason Educational seminars, community volunteer time, and speaking engagements. |  | Employee benefits program
reason All employees are offered health insurance, Health Savings Accounts, flexible schedules, holidays, etc. |  | Contributing to local tax base
reason We are a tax paying company. |  | Employee educational subsidies
reason Training opportunities and travel for work are considered part of the job. | | Donating to non-profits
reason Memberships to non-profit groups and numerous community and international non-profit organizations. |
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