7.08.2008 - 01:33pmET
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Leonardo Academy
UPDATED: The Green Cup of Polo is Washington D.C.'s First Certified Cleaner and Greener Event
(CSRwire) MADISON,WI. - July 8, 2008 - Leonardo Academy, a charitable non-profit
organization dedicated to advancing sustainability through the competitive
market, announced today that The Green Cup of Polo, to be held in Potomac,
Maryland on July 19, 2008, has earned event certification under Leonardo
Academy’s Cleaner and Greener(R) Program. The Cleaner and Greener(R)
Program certifies events and organizations for reducing and offsetting
emissions caused by energy use. This program
addresses the full range of emissions that impact human health and
contribute to climate change, including CO2, SO2, NOx, particulate matter,
and mercury.
Sponsored by the Capitol Polo Club of Montgomery County, Maryland, The
Green Cup of Polo is the first Cleaner and Greener(R) Certified event in
the Washington DC area. Climate Clean (http://climateclean.net/) has donated
enough "intelligent offsets" – the company’s proprietary mix of all
six greenhouse gases, sourced from emissions reductions projects including
energy generation and efficiency, agriculture, and industrial gas
abatement—to offset 100% of the CO2 and NOx emissions generated by this
event. Certification of the event is sponsored by The Solena Group (http://www.solenagroup.com/),
a renewable energy company based in Washington D.C. that produces clean
energy through plasma gasification technology and algae systems.
In addition to being certified carbon neutral, The Green Cup of Polo has
incorporated significant green practices into nearly every component of
the event. Key eco-conscious elements include printing on recycled paper
with soy-based ink, serving organic and sustainably grown food and
beverages, using biodegradable serving ware, extensive recycling and
composting of event waste, t-shirts made from organic cotton and reusable
VIP bags for event attendees, hiring an eco-friendly cleaning crew, and
promoting green companies. Also, the outdoors nature of the event
minimizes electricity consumption associated with event activities.
The Green Cup of Polo, aside from being an exemplary 'green' event in
terms of sustainable practices, also raises awareness of environmental
issues and supports local environmental organizations. The profits from
this year's event will benefit the following organizations:
ACORE (American Council on Renewable Energy): a nonprofit
based in Washington D.C., that works to advance renewable energy
(including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels, waste energy and
hydropower) into the mainstream of America's economy and lifestyle through
collaborative research and communication
EarthEcho International: a nonprofit organization that uses
media and experiences to empower people to use resources that can restore
and protect Earth's ocean and freshwater systems
EPIC (Equestrian Partners in Conservation): a nonprofit
created to preserve the equestrian heritage and rural character
of Montgomery County, Maryland, through natural resource conservation and
protection
Live Green: an organization devoted to making eco-friendly
and socially responsible living and business practices accessible,
affordable and easy. Live Green serves as a liaison to consumers in search
of green products, green jobs,sustainable food and eco-friendly services
and to businesses that provide these services and that are looking for
affordable alternatives to help green their operations.
Michael Arny, President of Leonardo Academy said, "The Green Cup of Polo
is truly an innovative 'green' event in that it utilizes multiple
eco-conscious strategies to increase awareness of a wide range of
environmental issues. We commend The Green Cup of Polo for its
far-reaching efforts to be a sustainable, carbon neutral event and for its
financial support of key environmental organizations. This event has set an
outstanding precedent for green events not only in the Washington DC area
but across the nation. We would also like to thank Climate Clean for it
generous donation of emission offsets to help make The Green Cup of Polo a
Cleaner and Greener(R) Certified event. This is Leonardo Academy's first
experience working with both Climate Clean and The Green Cup of Polo
organizers, and we look forward to building sustainability focused
relationships with these groups in the future."
To learn more about The Green Cup of Polo, visit http://www.greencuppolo.com/greenpoloclub.php
and http://www.cleanerandgreener.org/eventcertification/events/greencupofpolo2008.html.
About Leonardo Academy -- Leonardo Academy (www.leonardoacademy.org) is a
501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1997 that is dedicated to
advancing sustainability and putting the competitive market to work on
improving the environment. We are a "Think and Do Tank." We develop and
distribute new strategies, guidance, metrics, standards, education, and
information on how to increase sustainability. We also help companies,
organizations, families, and individuals successfully promote, encourage,
and implement sustainability. Our integrated approach makes sustainability
very practical for our clients. We provide: sustainability assessments and
strategies for companies and organizations, LEED(R) and LEED-EB
implementation and certification, emissions footprint analysis and
emission reduction and offset strategies, sustainable land management,
sustainability education and training, and Cleaner and Greener
Certification(R) of emission reduction and offset achievements for events,
companies and organizations, and individuals(www.cleanerandgreener.org).
www.leonardoacademy.org
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