.eu compensates for its 2014 CO2 emissions through the Ecomapuà project in the Amazon
The .eu registry, recently audited by RINA Services S.p.a, chose to become involved in the Ecomapuà project so as to compensate its 2014 CO2 emissions.
The project, which was selected due to its enormous environmental, ecological, social, and economic benefits in the state of Pará on Marajó Island, represents just one of many initiatives taken on by EURid to contribute to a sustainable future.
‘As an environmentally responsible company we are intent on calculating and offsetting our CO2 emissions. This year it has cost the .eu registry even less because of its previous support for a number of reforestation projects. Through Project Ecomapuá we are, among other things, conserving the rich biodiversity of the Amazon’commented External Relations Manager Giovanni Seppia.
The advantages associated with the project include, but are not limited to, the conservation of approximately 90,000 ha of the Amazon biome, the promotion of sustainable forest management involving training courses in seed and sustainable açaí production and the construction of a school building, aviaries, apiaries and fish farming tanks in and for the local communities.
To know more about EURid’s environmental policy please visit our Going green page.
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About .eu and EURid
The .eu domain ranks among the largest top-level domains in the world, connecting more than 500 million people across 31 countries to one Internet identity. More than 3.9 million .eu names have been registered since the domain opened for registration in 2005. Many companies and brands use a .eu website as a practical solution to convey a clear European identity and their business ambitions.
EURid is the not-for-profit organisation that operates the .eu top-level domain, following a tender process and appointment by the European Commission. EURid works with over 750 accredited registrars and provides support in the 24 official EU languages. As part of its ongoing commitment to data security, EURid has been certified for the ISO27001 security standard since 2013. EURid is also registered by the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS), which is an expression of its environmental commitment. EURid has its headquarters in Brussels (Belgium), and regional offices in Pisa (Italy), Prague (the Czech Republic) and Stockholm (Sweden). More information at: www.eurid.eu.
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