Project descriptionAll STOP4Business matchmaking events are climate neutral. The compensation of CO2-emissions related to this event is based on the mechanism of Kyoto. The mechanism is used in international occasions as e.g. G8 meetings, Olympics or Soccer World championship.Process description The relevant CO2-emissions are calculated and compensated by investments in an internationally accepted climate protection project (e.g. Gold Standard project in Karnataka, India) through ClimatePartner (ClimatePartner Deutschland GmbH, Schleißheimer Str. 26, D-80333 Munich, www.climatepartner.com).
Related CO2-emissions while the matchmaking event: - mobility of employees, service providers, speakers and visitors (emissions by cars, trains or planes etc.)
- overnight-stays
- conference facilities (energy and heating)
- catering
- to be defined
Project aim STOP4Business is presented as an innovative engagement in climate protection. It also stands as a symbol for the opportunities to be engaged in climate protection with the innovative mechanisms of Kyoto and create more awareness about climate change and protection. The idea of making events climate neutral is strongly supported by the German government and the German chancellor Merkel wants to take over a leading role in voluntary climate protection.
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