Fortune 500 and Leading Companies Form Carbon Management Council
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- An initial group of eight leading companies have formed the Carbon Management Council, a nonprofit educational association dedicated to helping organizations develop solutions to managing their carbon emissions. The Carbon Management Council will be the first stop for decision-makers preparing a carbon management program as well as those looking to discover the market opportunities created by reducing their carbon footprint. "Strategies to reduce carbon emissions need to be as unique as the organization implementing them," said Council President Jeffrey Serfass. "The Council will provide a forum for leaders to determine what solutions will work best for their company." The Council will also inform its members about legislative developments related to carbon management. The Council was officially incorporated in the District of Columbia on December 17, 2007. The founding member companies of the Council are: Alliance Technical Services; Arizona Public Service Company; CH2M HILL; The Entech Group; Entergy Services; HyRadix; Schlumberger Carbon Services; and SunTrust Banks. The founding members expect to be joined by a wide range of organizations interested in utilizing the diversity of the Council to assist in their plans for carbon management. "We welcome all organizations to join us in determining how to best move forward in a carbon-constrained world," said Brent Dorsey, Board Member from Entergy Services. To learn more about the Council, or to discover how your organization can become a member, visit our website at http://www.carboncouncil.org or contact Kyle Gibeault, Project Coordinator, at 202-640-6599 or k.gibeault@carboncouncil.org. About the Carbon Management Council The Carbon Management Council is a Washington, DC-based nonprofit educational association dedicated to helping organizations develop solutions to managing their carbon emissions. The Council's mission is to "provide credible, unbiased information on carbon management principles and practices to the public; create opportunities for business leaders, government organizations, policy makers and researchers to discover and implement sound carbon management solutions to reduce their carbon emissions footprint; and recognize excellence in carbon management." We welcome all organizations interested in the issues and opportunities in carbon management. Our membership currently includes leading companies in energy, banking, engineering, consulting, carbon sequestration and other carbon solutions. The Council is applying for recognition as a 501(c)3 educational organization. Visit our website at http://www.carboncouncil.org SOURCE Technology Transition Corporation Kyle Gibeault of the Carbon Management Council, +1-202-640-6599, ext. 327, k.gibeault@carboncouncil.org
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