- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=GreenBiz Forum’s First Carbon Offset Sponsor, NativeEnergy, Balances 2013 Emissions https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/33852?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/33852?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/33852?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=GreenBiz Forum’s First Carbon Offset Sponsor, NativeEnergy, Balances 2013 Emissions &body=ESG News from NativeEnergy https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/33852?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Events, Media & Communications](/CSR-News/events-media-communications) # GreenBiz Forum’s First Carbon Offset Sponsor, NativeEnergy, Balances 2013 Emissions ##### NativeEnergy will offset event emissions with a clean water project in Kenya, among others Feb 12, 2013 9:00 AM ET Campaign: [More Than a Carbon Offset](/news/campaign/more-carbon-offset) ![](https://3blaws.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/images/kenya-clean-water-project-nativeenergy.jpg "Hydraid® filters cut CO2 emissions and provide safe drinking water for families and communities.") Hydraid® filters cut CO2 emissions and provide safe drinking water for families and communities. NEW YORK, N.Y. / SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., February 12, 2013 /3BL Media/ – GreenBiz Group, Inc., the first media company focused exclusively on defining and accelerating the business of sustainability, has selected *Native*Energy as the official carbon offset sponsor for the 2013 GreenBiz Forums in New York City and San Francisco. *Native*Energy will balance the emissions from attendee travel, venue use, and hotel accommodations with signature [Help Build™ carbon offsets](http://www.nativeenergy.com/help-build.html) and other carbon offsets. Framed by the 2013 State of Green Business report, the [2013 GreenBiz Forums](http://www.greenbiz.com/events/greenbiz-forum) bring together thought leaders and sustainability executives to define the trends, challenges, and opportunities in sustainable business today. This year’s attendees include corporate social responsibility leaders like Microsoft, Motorola Solutions, REI, The Coca-Cola Company, and the Walt Disney Company. *Native*Energy will supply carbon offsets from a [clean water project](http://www.nativeenergy.com/kenya-clean-water-project.html) in Kenya, a [wind project](http://www.nativeenergy.com/indiana-school-wind-project-2.html) in Indiana, and a [methane capture project](http://www.nativeenergy.com/southern-ute-indian-tribe-natural-methane-capture-and-use.html) in Colorado. The offsets from all three projects will be third-party verified to internationally recognized carbon standards. *Native*Energy recently announced plans to develop multiple international clean water projects; the [Kenya Clean Water Project](http://www.nativeenergy.com/kenya-clean-water-project.html) is the first. Through this initiative, *Native*Energy carbon offsets provide upfront funding for Hydraid® BioSand water filters for families in need. These slow-sand filters eliminate the greenhouse gas emissions that typically result from boiling water using unsustainably harvested wood. The project is certified by The Gold Standard and will reduce emissions for years to come. *Native*Energy will exhibit a demo Hydraid® filter at GreenBiz Forum NYC. “We’re excited to take the next step in addressing emissions from the GreenBiz Forums,” said Eric Faurot, CEO, GreenBiiz Group. “We’ve admired *Native*Energy’s innovative and community-based carbon projects for years, and we’re proud to partner to make our event more sustainable.” Register for the conferences at *.* **About** ***Native*****Energy** *Native*Energy is an expert provider of [carbon offsets](http://www.nativeenergy.com/carbon-offsets-for-businesses.html), [renewable energy credits](http://www.nativeenergy.com/renewable-energy-credits.html), and [carbon accounting software](http://www.nativeenergy.com/carbon-software.html). With *Native*Energy’s Help Build™ offsets, businesses and individuals can help finance the construction of wind, biogas, solar, and other carbon reduction projects with strong social and environmental benefits. Since 2000, *Native*Energy’s customers have helped build over 50 projects that are now keeping millions of tons of greenhouse gases out of the air. All *Native*Energy carbon offsets are third-party verified and validated. Learn more at [www.nativeenergy.com](http://www.nativeenergy.com/). **About GreenBiz Group, Inc.** GreenBiz Group defines and accelerates the business of sustainability. GreenBiz Group is an integrated media company focused on supporting professionals who view sustainable practices as a core part of their businesses. GreenBiz is focused on telling the stories, providing the insights and advancing the sustainability profession through GreenBiz.com, GreenBiz Events, GreenBiz Intelligence, and GreenBiz Connects. For additional information, visit [www.greenbiz.com](http://www.greenbiz.com/). 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