We believe first and foremost that people need to cut down on unnecessary
travel to reduce their contribution to global warming. However we recognise that
some business travel is necessary and individual travel can be highly desirable.
Therefore we view carbon-offsetting as a positive step to repair negative
impacts on the climate.
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The Guardian, The Observer and Guardian Unlimited offset all business air
travel booked via a central travel agent
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All travel journalists' flights taken to produce articles for Guardian
Travel, Observer Escape and Guardian Unlimited Travel are also offset via
ClimateCare and non-flying holidays are promoted editorially
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Reader flight offers from our marketing department provide an option to
offset emissions
Offset your emissions
We have joined forces with ClimateCare to help you calculate your share of
emissions from flights, car journeys and household utilities. Paying to offset
your emissions costs less than you might think and the money will be used to
fund projects which absorb, reduce or avoid an equivalent amount of greenhouse
gases elsewhere.
Calculate your carbon
emissions
Previously funded projects include:
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Energy-saving lighting in South Africa
ClimateCare ran a programme to install low-energy lighting in low-income households
in South Africa. The lamps reduce the demand for electricity, which is
generated in coal-fired power stations, as well as cutting bills for
householders.
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