Posts Tagged "“carbon offsets” “carbon neutral business” “corporate carbon offsets” “green companies”"

More on technology leapfrogging: using LEDs to light up the developing world

The MightyLight is waterproof, portable, and solar-powered. Just after writing my previous post on the Indian wind turbine manufacturer Suzlon, I noticed that the Economist also recently ran a series of articles on the topic of technology leapfrogging (subscription required) that touch on the consumption, rather than the production, side of the energy equation. Leapfrogging describes the sudden progress of… read more →

The better business bureau: dozens of businesses offset their emissions through TerraPass

A growing number of companies are stepping up to take action on climate change by balancing their corporate emissions through TerraPass. Early adopters such as Patagonia, Miōn Footwear, Skoll Foundation, Pair Networks, 3form, and many others recognize that their customers and employees are looking to them for leadership on climate change. Some are choosing to offset all emissions from employee… read more →