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E4 has recently adopted an environmental initiative aimed at strengthening our overall model of sustainable tourism and travel. Our Clean & Green Carbon Neutral Travel Program allows visitors to offset their personal C02 emissions by investing in the best 'carbon-scrubbers' on the market: trees!
How does it work?
Upon your request E4 will calculate an estimate for your C02 emissions based on your itinerary, using international airfare, domestic travel, and lodging (electricity consumed) as variables.
Your C02 emissions are then converted to a cost relative to the amount of rainforest preservation and reforestation required to literally clean your carbon from the atmosphere.
As a responsible traveler you can take a huge step towards erasing your carbon footprint by participating in this program. In most cases your investment will be less than $45.
Read on for more details and the benefits of participating with E4...
E4 has chosen to work with FONAFIFO, the National Forestry Financing Fund, for participation in rainforest conservation and certification. FONAFIFO is a government office, a branch of MINAE, Costa Rica's Ministry of Environment & Energy. All carbon calculations are verified by FONAFIFO and participating services (i.e. transportation provider). FONAFIFO oversees and verifies all projects dedicated to rainforest protection and reforestation receiving the benefit of your investment to offset emissions.
ESC's or Environmental Service Certificates are issued by FONAFIFO and funded through your payment to offset carbon emissions. ESC's are flexible allowing E4 to channel your investment to preservation and reforestation in and around popular tourist destinations. The current cost for us to invest in preservation and reforestation projects is about $60, protecting 1 hectare (2.5 acres) of rainforest for 1 year. Each certificate represents 1 hectare of rainforest that will be protected for a period of 5 years.
We include domestic transportation & lodging in our calculations for carbon offset. Not a huge difference in cost but a big difference for the environment!
#1 in our 5 steps to a more sustainable travel experience in Costa Rica.
E4 provides verified receipts for all carbon offset payments & ESC purchases.
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Participation is 100% voluntary.
FONAFIFO's environmental services payments are validated by the Tropical Agriculture Research and Education Center (CATIE), the National Campesino Forestry Board ( Junta National Forestal Campesina (JUNAFORCA ), through internal and external audits and also by the Office of the Comptroller General of Costa Rica.
For additional information, questions or to sign up, simply contact an E4 Representative today!
