The Toshiba Carbon Zero Scheme, in partnership with co2balance, a leading provider of voluntary carbon offset, is rolling out across the different Toshiba divisions and is managed in line with the internationally recognised “Gold Standard”, an independent standards body that verifies voluntary carbon projects.
The system measures the unavoidable carbon produced during the manufacturing and delivery processes and balances it by reducing carbon output elsewhere. In this case, Toshiba TEC will pay for an equivalent amount of energy efficient stoves in Kenya, replacing the need for traditional open fires, meaning a 70% reduction in the use of firewood and the resulting carbon production.
Aside from the carbon reduction benefits, the scheme managed by co2balance , provides a number of social benefits improving the lives of communities across Kenya including;
Reduced deforestation and degradation of surrounding forests
Reduced soil erosion and nutrient loss
Reduced risk of flooding
Reduced poverty, as the efficient wood stove reduces annual expenditure on cooking fuels
Reduced adverse health effects associated with indoor air pollution
Reduced cooking and wood collection time; householders can spend more time on other household tasks, as well as schooling and supervising children
Reduced exposure of firewood collectors to hazards in remote areas
Reduced burns and injuries from exposure to an open fire
“Toshiba TEC is very proud to be involved with The African Energy Efficient Stove Project in Kenya. We do take our C02 production responsibilities very seriously,” said Paul Reynolds, Senior Manager, Toshiba TEC. “And we look forward to promoting this to our channel,” he continued.
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Published : 29/07/2011