September 26, 2007
In partnership with The Conservation Fund and Carbonfund.org, Dell today announced a new program called "Plant a Forest for Me" that enables organizations worldwide to join together with Dell to share best practices and facilitate the planting of millions of trees in sustainably managed reforestation projects. This program is a continuation of the "Plant a Tree for Me" program for consumers.
Dell also announced it would become the first major computer manufacturer to commit to neutralizing the carbon impact of its worldwide operations, a significant extension of its global climate policy and environmental stewardship.
"Never before in the history of business have we seen such a critical need to build a worldwide community dedicated to improving the environment," Michael Dell, the company's chairman and CEO, said during a forum organized by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
By inviting its customers, the industry, and now global organizations to participate in "Plant a Forest for Me," Dell is redefining how businesses approach environmental leadership. Its industry-leading efforts help to address the challenges associated with climate change-and its challenge to businesses and consumers worldwide to join in the initiative-serve as a model and inspiration for corporate environmental stewardship in the 21st century.
While the solution to climate change does not rest on planting trees alone, the forests restored through the "Plant a Forest" and "Plant a Tree for Me" programs mark a significant step in the right direction. These native trees will not only offset carbon emissions as they grow-they will also restore critical wildlife habitat, improve air and water quality and enhance recreation areas for future generations.
The founding members of "Plant a Forest for Me" include Dell, ABN AMRO, Ask.com, Salesforce.com and WellPoint. Each company has committed to offsetting part of their carbon output by purchasing trees via the "Plant a Forest for Me" program.
- Lawrence A. Selzer, President and CEO, The Conservation Fund
For more information about "Plant a Forest for Me" visit www.dell.com/earth.
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