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	64% of Decision Makers agree that having a Green Image is Beneficial for Business Almost two thirds (64%) of decision makers think that being seen to be Green is good for boosting both business and public image, it has been shown in a recent survey by Green TECHpulse ‘08. A ... Posted Monday 18th August 2008
	How much money is your business wasting? Small businesses are wasting over £1 billion a year by not taking simple steps to save energy, a new report out has shown. Simple energy saving steps, such as turning off lights and comp... Posted Tuesday 12th August 2008
	Changing UK bird population caused by climate change The changes in our climate are having a big impact on Britain’s bird population, with southern European birds now becoming commonplace in the UK. The study focused on 42 rare bird species, and ... Posted Wednesday 30th July 2008
	Counter the energy price hike by reducing your carbon After major energy companys announced another significant rise in gas and electricity prices, co2balance is encouraging people to counter this with proactive action to cut your carbon emissions and sa... Posted Monday 28th July 2008
	Skiing at risk due to Climate change Even though we are in the middle of summer, snow is on the mind of concerned skiers in America, with latest figures showing that climate change could shorten the Colorado ski season by as much as 30 d... Posted Thursday 24th July 2008
	Co2balance meet Kenyan Delegation to discuss Offsetting Projects The opportunities for new and exciting projects in Kenya are on the horizon following a productive meeting with the Kenyan Environment Minister and Tourism Minister in London this week. The Honourabl... Posted Thursday 24th July 2008
	New carbon offset project set up in South Africa co2balance has initiated a new project in South Africa that will prevent the release of carbon emissions and help impoverished areas. The project involves the free distribution of Heat Retention Coo... Posted Friday 11th July 2008
	Going green is here to stay Concern over the environment and climate change is a long-term issue that is here to stay, according to a new study in America. The report by Intellectual Marketing showed that 78% of CEOs beli... Posted Tuesday 8th July 2008
	New CarbonZero Federation Launched A new initiative has been launched by co2balance to help businesses work together to combat the growing threat of climate change. The new “CarbonZero Federation” is a group of com... Posted Thursday 19th June 2008
	Carbon Reduction and Offset Providers Unite to Promote Rigorous Industry Standards Eight of the world’s leading carbon-reduction and offset providers - including co2balance - today announced the formation of the International Carbon Reduction and Offset Alliance (ICROA).... Posted Monday 9th June 2008
	Kick the Habit - Towards a Low Carbon Economy The World Environment Day takes place on Thursday 5th June with the message to “Kick the Habit!” of producing CO2. The Day is organised annually by the UN to raise awareness and gene... Posted Tuesday 3rd June 2008
	Consumers willing to pay more for green products A recent survey has shown that 4 out of 10 Britons are willing to pay more to buy green products that are either recycled, organic or energy efficient. The green minded 40% were prepared to pay ... Posted Wednesday 28th May 2008
	Climate change endangering Polar Bears The melting of the Arctic Ocean ice-habitiat has prompted the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) to reclassify polar bears as a threatened species. The melting is directly attrib... Posted Tuesday 20th May 2008
	Climate change the biggest business risk according to new survey Climate change has topped a poll of threats facing businesses, ahead of terrorism, the credit crunch, pandemic flu and flooding. The report, conducted by Business Continuity Expo 2008, showed... Posted Tuesday 22nd April 2008
	Energy efficiency project lights up Kenya Over 8,000 energy efficient light bulbs have recently been distributed to local communities in Mombassa, Kenya. The new bulbs replace incandesant light bulbs and are over five times more efficie... Posted Tuesday 22nd April 2008
	Co2balance achieves “Ethical Company” status co2balance is celebrating this week after passing the Ethical Accreditation Scheme run by the Ethical Company Organisation to become an “Ethical Company”, supporting their commitment to hi... Posted Monday 14th April 2008
	Welcome to the CarbonZero Club co2balance welcomes the following companies and organisations who have recently become CarbonZero, or have offered carbon offsetting options to their clients, to the CarbonZero Federation: ... Posted Sunday 9th March 2008
	Co2balance welcomes new offsetting Code of Practice co2balance has joined seven other leading carbon offsetting providers to welcome the change to the Government’s offsetting Code of Practice. The Code, which is still in its draft stage, no... Posted Tuesday 4th March 2008
	New carbon offseting film If you have visited our website recently you will have noticed the new film animiation that explains carbon offsetting and what we do. Click here to view the video.If you are a CarbonZero client... Posted Tuesday 4th March 2008
	The Climate Change War Prince Charles has been addressing the European Parliament on climate change this month, and has called climate change a war and not just a fight. He has called on the public and private sector ... Posted Tuesday 4th March 2008
	New woodland in the South West Land has been acquired on the Somerset and Devon border to start our fourth UK woodland, Somercombe Wood. As with all the other woods, we will plant a mixture of native broadleafed trees, and on... Posted Tuesday 4th March 2008
	Carbon Snippets UK Emissions DEFRA has just confirmed that in 2006, UK emissions of the basket of six greenhouse gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol were estimated to be 652.3 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalen... Posted Tuesday 4th March 2008
	Co2balance Welcomes Kenya's Political Settlement co2balance is pleased that a political settlement has been found, which it is hoped will help heal the scars of the recent political upheaval in the country. While it is still early days and the... Posted Friday 29th February 2008
	Bigger HQ for co2balance This month, co2balance moved into its new HQ building in Taunton. Having operated out of a small converted barn since inception 5 years ago, co2balance has moved into a new 3,000 sq ft HQ buildi... Posted Tuesday 12th February 2008
	Kenya Electoral Protests and Impact on co2balance Projects Over the Christmas period we have witnessed violent scenes of demonstration in small areas of Kenya following the re-election as president of Mwai Kibaki, The Party National Unity (PNU) leader. &nbs... Posted Thursday 3rd January 2008
	New research suggests delay in autumn colour is caused by increased atmospheric CO2 not global warming-Research by Southampton University The delay in autumnal leaf coloration and leaf fall in trees is caused by rising levels of carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere and not by increased global temperatures, suggests a new study by re... Posted Tuesday 13th November 2007
	Loose Fit Surf Shop pick up top eco-award for CarbonZero Surfing Loose-Fit Surf Shop has won a top award at this year’s Green Apple Environmental Awards, taking home the Silver trophy for “Travel and Leisure”, thanks to it's “CarbonZero... Posted Tuesday 13th November 2007
	Cortijo Valverde go CarbonZero! Your holidays in the sun will not “Cost the Earth” as Cortijo Valverde Rural Hotel becomes “CarbonZero” Cortijo Valverde Rural Hotel in Andalucia has become one of the1st &ldq... Posted Monday 12th November 2007
	Stripping off for Climate Change London’s first ever CarbonZero variety show took place this summer at “Bonobo Presents”, which offered a sparkling evening of fine dining, glittering variety entertainment, and... Posted Monday 1st October 2007
	Going Green set to be made easier Installing a wind turbine or solar panels to help your business reduce your carbon footprint are set to be made easier, after the Government announced changes to planning rules to install green techno... Posted Monday 1st October 2007
	Kenya Energy Efficiency Update co2balance Kenya continues to progress well, and our very own Dave Hooper went to visit the Kenyan team to move forward several new energy efficiency projects. One of which is distributing &ldqu... Posted Monday 1st October 2007