Greener Dawn Building Goes Carbon Neutral

October 9, 2009

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After relocating to a building that takes advantage of natural ventilation to reduce heating and cooling bills, and purchasing carbon credits to offset other energy costs, Greener Dawn says that its corporate building in Solana Beach is “carbon neutral.”

Greener Dawn is working with the non-profit Nature and Culture International to preserve Southern Ecuadorian forests to offset its carbon footprint, according to a press release.

By moving the headquarters to Solana Beach, Calif., Greener Dawn says it reduced total greenhouse gas emissions by 31.5 percent, while emissions from commuting fell 48.3 percent and the carbon intensity of the office decreased 81.2 percent. The remaining emissions are mitigated through the Solana Beach Appeal program.

To view Greener Dawn’s carbon footprint analysis report, click here (PDF).

Here is a closer look at the allocation of emissions, by office.

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