UPS expands carbon offset option
UPS has expanded its carbon neutral offering, which is now available to more than 400,000 customers in Europe, Asia and the Americas as an option within the UPS WorldShip system. WorldShip customers can choose to pay a small fee to calculate and offset the carbon emissions associated with their shipments. UPS collects the fees and uses the funds for environmentally responsible projects around the world. UPS matches the offset purchases up to US$1 million, doubling the impact of participation. WorldShip, the full-featured, Windows-based shipping software, is ideally suited to customers who ship five or more packages per day. The calculation to measure the CO2 impact of the customers‘ shipments is based on current and historical operational data, including distance and transport mode and a comprehensive carbon inventory. UPS’s proprietary calculation methodology and processes are verified by Societe Generale de Surveillance (SGS). Additionally, the carbon offset process is certified by The CarbonNeutral Company. The calculator is based on Greenhouse Gas Protocol, the most widely used international standard for carbon accounting and reporting. Quelle: eyefortransport Portal: www.logistik-express.com |
