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	October 2005

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In This Issue Looking for an economically sound, environmentally responsible excuse to avoid the morning commute? Show this article to your boss: “Jam Nation: How to Put the Brakes on Employee Driving,” explores the payoffs of teleworking and offers a playbook of alternative approaches to driving to the office. (And if you still have to drive to work, some enterprising business-school students have an offset program for you.) Also: Is Canada measuring up to its Kyoto commitment? Our climate-management expert takes a look. News and Columns COLUMN: Jam Nation: How to Put the Brakes on Employee Driving How to avoid rush hour, work in your pajamas, and save the environment. By Joel Makower Biz-School Students Launch Carbon Offset Program for Drivers MBA students at the Bay Area's Presidio School of Management have created a new program that helps individuals offset the climate impact of their driving activities. IBM Cuts CO2 Emissions by More Than 1 Million Tons, Saving $115 Million The computer maker, a participant in the World Wildlife Fund's Climate Savers program, has surpassed its reduction target and avoided more than 1.28 million tons of CO2 emissions since the company joined the program in 1998, saving $115 million in reduced energy costs. Japan Launches Voluntary Emissions Trading Scheme The Japanese Ministry of the Environment has selected 34 companies and corporate groups as participants in the nation's new Voluntary Emissions Trading Scheme. New Report Explores Opportunities, Limits of Carbon Storage A new assessment report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change concludes that capturing and storing the carbon dioxide (CO2) produced by power plants and factories before it enters the atmosphere could play a major role in minimizing climate change. Carbonfund and Ceres Launch Joint Carbon Offset Program Carbonfund, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reducing the threat of climate change, and Ceres, a U.S. national network focused on responsible business, have launched a joint carbon offset program. Report: More U.S. Corporations Weighing Climate Risk More U.S. corporations than ever before now factor climate change into the risks and opportunities faced by their businesses, according to a new report by the Carbon Disclosure Project, a coalition of institutional investors with more than $21 trillion in assets. FEATURE: Best Footprint Forward: Lesley Marcus Carlson Lesley Marcus Carlson, cofounder of Carbonfund, fields questions from readers of Grist magazine. More News and Columns > Tools and Resources State Energy Efficiency Policy Index Comprehensive online database allows policy makers, state officials, advocates, and citizens to search for energy-efficiency laws by U.S. state or policy topic. Co2balance The concept behind this Web site is to get the general public and companies thinking about their carbon emissions and their own personal contribution to global climate change. Carbon Metrics This Web site, privately managed by independent consultant and EU ETS verifier Henk Harmsen, features a variety of online carbon-management tools. Roadmap for Strategic Energy Planning and Management This July 2005 report is intended as a guide for companies interested in a systematic appraisal and decision-making process in regard to energy management. Towards a Climate-Friendly Built Environment 2005 report explores options for reducing GHG emissions from buildings over the next decade and over the next 50 years. More Resources and Tools > Best Practices Ultra Light Steel Auto Body: Lightweight Steel Development ULSAB research initiative has helped to make a dramatic impact on today's vehicle design and fuel economy. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport: Efficient Energy Use and Climate Management Airport has set an example as a world leader in energy and environmental stewardship within the airline transportation industry. More Best Practices > Forward This Newsletter Use this form to send a copy of this newsletter to colleagues.