Carbon offsets at US Open
Viridian Energy, a leading provider of affordable, green energy, will supply carbon offsets for all player travel to the US Open. Viridian has purchased 455 metric tons of carbon offsets, which is the equivalent of the 2.2 million miles that the tennis players will travel by land and air to reach the tournament site in Flushing, New York.
Viridian Energy, a leading provider of affordable, green energy, will supply carbon offsets for all player travel to the US Open.
Viridian has purchased 455 metric tons of carbon offsets, which is the equivalent of the 2.2 million miles that the tennis players will travel by land and air to reach the tournament site in Flushing, NY. The carbon offsets were generated from the New Bedford Landfill Gas Utilization Project in Dartmouth, Massachusetts. The offsets are Carbon Standard and Green-e Climate certified.
The carbon offset contribution is part of Viridian’s broader sustainability initiative. The company provides affordable green energy plans to residential and commercial customers, but also supports local and global environmental initiatives.
Viridian’s customers, independent sales associates and employees have participated in more than 20 local sustainability events in 2012 alone. The company’s decision to offset player travel for the US Open is part of its pledge to contribute to a more sustainable future.
