Chairman of the board Thomas Rutherfoord commented, “Rutherfoord is taking the lead in assisting its clients in eliminating and managing business risks that can impact their success. Given the enormity of this global issue, it is incumbent upon us to do our part to implement and assist others in sustainable business practices.”
Rutherfoord took the following steps to create their footprint:
The company utilized its internal environmental expertise along with climate change expert and insurance veteran, Phillip Ludvigsen, PhD, to perform a carbon footprint analysis of the company, mapping energy use in such areas as electricity and natural gas usage as well as emissions from car and air travel by its employees. Once calculated, verified emission reduction credits were purchased and officially retired by Carbonfund.org.
Rutherfoord is also joining EPA Climate Leaders, “a voluntary program whose members are dedicated to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and reducing energy use.”
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