RSI Recognized for Ongoing Commitment to Carbon Neutrality
RSI continues to support global climate sustainability by taking active steps to reduce its carbon footprint. Around the world, climate projects work to neutralize carbon emissions and create a cleaner environment. Each person contributes millions of tons of carbon emissions every year, which increases the impact of climate change. RSI is committed to lowering its impact and supporting responsible environmental action.
How RSI Supports Sustainable Business Practices
To help reduce emissions, RSI purchases carbon credits that offset everyday business activities. These credits balance the emissions created from office electricity and natural gas, fuel use for company vehicles, employee air travel, and commuting. This effort helps RSI operate as a carbon neutral organization.
For the third year in a row, Terrapass presented RSI with a Certificate of Sustainability. This certificate recognizes RSI for maintaining carbon neutrality and supporting renewable climate projects.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the United States
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency reports that more than 6,667 metric tons of greenhouse gases are emitted yearly across the country. In 2018, emissions increased by 3.1 percent compared to the previous year. Carbon dioxide makes up 81 percent of these emissions, while methane contributes another 10 percent. Transportation accounts for 28 percent of total emissions, electricity generation represents 27 percent, and industrial activities contribute 22 percent.
How Carbon Credits Work
Terrapass estimates that individuals generate about 18 metric tons of carbon emissions per year. Companies generate an average of 3 metric tons per employee. Carbon credits allow organizations to balance these emissions by supporting renewable and sustainable projects. Terrapass applies these credits to projects that reduce or remove emissions from the atmosphere.
Examples of Terrapass Projects
Farm Power
Terrapass partners with farms to manage animal waste through anaerobic digesters. These systems break down waste, prevent methane release, and convert materials into products such as livestock bedding and liquid fertilizer.
Wind Power
Wind power projects replace carbon heavy energy sources such as oil and coal. This transition reduces greenhouse gas emissions and increases renewable energy production.
Landfill Power
When landfill waste decomposes, it releases methane that is far more potent than carbon dioxide. Terrapass supports landfill gas recapture systems that capture methane and convert it into renewable energy.
Abandoned Coal Mines
Coal seams in abandoned mines continue to release methane through mine shafts. Terrapass works with mine owners to capture this gas before it reaches the atmosphere.
How You Can Help Lower Emissions
Anyone can take steps to reduce their carbon footprint. Terrapass offers a simple carbon calculator at www.terrapass.com that helps individuals understand their personal emissions and explore ways to offset them.