Carbonzero

Toronto, September 10, 2008 - Carbonzero released an online tool today giving Canadian federal election 2008 candidates from all parties, the ability to make their individual campaigns carbon-neutral.

"We've made this really simple" said CEO Kate Holloway at Carbonzero. "We calculated the average greenhouse gas emissions of a candidate's campaign, by calculating the reasonable use of fossil fuels for electrical, heating and air conditioning for the campaign headquarters, and vehicle use for the candidates, volunteers and staff."

The candidate offset purchase is equivalent to 5 tonnes of carbon dioxide, and will be directed to projects that replace dirty fossil fuels with clean energy sources such as wind, solar, recaptured energy, or projects that reduce fossil fuel combustion altogether.

Projects selected for Election 2008 offsets all meet or exceed Carbonzero's high standards for quality accountability and transparency. Canadian energy efficiency projects have been chosen for this purpose, that will create green-collar jobs, increase our technological innovation and stimulate our international competitiveness.

Carbon-neutral candidates will receive a digital carbon offset certificate and graphic from Carbonzero to promote their investment in our environment, to voters.

To offset or learn more, candidates may visit: http://www.carbonzero.ca/election2008

About Carbonzero

Carbonzero is the leading provider of high-quality, renewable energy and energy efficiency voluntary offsets and corporate greenhouse gas management services. Since 2006 Carbonzero has led the way in setting the leading industry standards for measurable, verified emissions reductions. Carbonzero selects its offset projects from applicable solar hot water developments, solar electricity, community and First Nations wind farms, geo-exchange system, and social housing retrofits. Carbonzero projects produce measurable, verified emissions reductions that provide their host communities with clear environmental, economic and social benefits.

For more information or for media enquiries, please e-mail Steven Rieck, VP Sales and Marketing at steve.rieck@carbonzero.ca