The term “carbon footprint” is used to describe the amount of carbon dioxide or CO2 that is emitted due to fossil fuel consumption. A carbon footprint is left behind by everyone, from individual people to large organizations, and is something that can be measured. Most commonly, a carbon footprint comes from oil, gas, or coal, otherwise known as fossil fuels.

Achieving carbon neutrality means that there is no net increase of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Manuka Sports Event Management works hard to minimize the footprint of the Atlantic Cup, with its overarching sustainability plan. However, for the CO2 that is emitted, Race Management tracked and analyzed the carbon emissions during the race.

At the conclusion of the Atlantic Cup, Green Mountain Energy calculated the race’s overall footprint. Carbon Offset Sponsor, Nexus offset the race’s footprint with carbon credits supporting Hydrologic, The Ceramic Water Purifier Project.

Hydrologic locally manufactures ceramic water purifiers (CWP) that provide clean drinking water to rural households resulting in reduced wood fuel consumption while supporting local economic development. 21 Gold Standard Voluntary Emission Reduction credits were retired on the Markit Exchange.

Below you can take a look at our offset certificates and where our carbon emissions came from in the 2014 race.

To learn more and read the letter from the Gold Standard Markit Exchange please visit our Sustainability Page.