Carbon credit is an offset that can be purchased to neutralize your company's energy consumption. The carbon credit provider then invests the money into programs working to reduce pollution. This can be done in a variety of ways, from splitting the company carbon credit purchases to encouraging employees to purchase carbon credits of their own.

One of the best things you can do is to use an energy usage calculator to determine the carbon your company is emitting. To find carbon credit programs to purchase carbon offsets from as well as carbon calculators, you should:

1. Consider your carbon credit opportunities by analyzing your company's energy usage.

2. Purchase carbon credit to offset your company's energy usage and contribution to global warming.

3. Implement a carbon credit program available to your employees to gain information.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Calculate your energy usage to find out the maximum carbon credit opportunity for your company

Make a carbon credit list of the energy your company uses before using the calculator for a more accurate tabulation. This will help you input the right numbers so you can be sure about your company's energy usage and the carbon credit purchases needed to offset it.

I recommend: The Fight Global Warming Calculator is an easy-to-use program that allows you to see the energy usage your company puts out and the carbon credit purchases you would need to make to neutralize it. Safe Climate offers another calculator to help you figure your company's carbon footprint based on your office building and company transportation, including air.

Buy the necessary carbon credit to offset your company's energy usage

Purchase carbon credit offsets to neutralize the energy consumption your company has. Also, consider putting into place energy-saving policies and programs to help bring down your company's energy consumption, which could also help you cut overhead.

I recommend: EcoSecurities has more than 10 years' experience helping companies manage their carbon footprints. RGGI allows you to purchase carbon allowances at auction, giving your company the ability to control your emissions if your plant is in one of the member states.

Implement a carbon credit information program for your employees

Empower your employees by offering carbon credit information and a program to help them make a difference in the fight against global warming. This could be as simple as passing out flyers and brochures, or as elaborate as a payroll deduction to purchase carbon offsets.

I recommend: International consulting firm Point Carbon gives advanced and introductory training courses on carbon management. Terra Pass allows you to calculate your company's carbon emissions, offset them through a specifically designed plan and offer information to your employees and clients to expand the program. Enpalo is a carbon credit company that offers offsets for not only your company office, travel and personal usage, but also to offset events you host.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Plan a once a year assessment to re-evaluate your carbon credit purchases and company emissions.