ANOTHER FIRM SIGNS UP TO WILDLIFE CHARITY’S NEW ALTERNATIVE TO CARBON OFFSETTING DESPITE DOWNTURN

Wildlife Charity Devon Wildlife Trust (DWT) based at Cricklepit Mill, Exeter has this week signed up another corporate supporter to its new alternative to carbon offsetting.

Pipex Ltd based in Plymouth, Devon have donated £6,000 to the charity’s new Carbon Compensation scheme rather than investing in a conventional carbon offset scheme.

Carbon Compensation is a new way for businesses to help demonstrate their commitment to making a difference to the environment and climate change by investing in long term local projects.

One of the main initiatives to benefit will be the charity’s Working Wetlands project that aims to restore the wet Culm Grasslands of North Devon. These are some of the rarest and most vital habitats in the country and as well as supporting a range of species also act as effective carbon sinks.

Tracy Ebbrell, DWT’s Corporate Relations Officer said: ‘We are delighted that Pipex Ltd have recognised the value in supporting the work of the Devon Wildlife Trust. It is critical that we hold on to the carbon sinks in the region such as our Culm Grasslands. It is estimated that by the middle of this century emissions from losing wetlands and peat bogs could be as big a source of C02 to the atmosphere as burning fossil fuels. It is also good to see that in the current economic climate businesses are still committed to protecting the environment.’

Pipex Ltd, Established in 1975, manufacture and install corrosion resistant thermoplastic and composite pipe systems and structures. Sarah Raynor, Marketing Director from Pipex Ltd said: ‘Pipex are very pleased to have joined the Devon Wildlife Trust as a corporate supporter. It has always been the Pipex ethos to protect the environment and DWT have offered us guidance on the best methods for doing this. The Carbon Compensation scheme is especially relevant to Pipex as a manufacturer, and we are dedicated to offering long term support in preserving the Wetlands. ‘

Earlier in the year north Devon business, Farm and Cottage Holiday’s also joined the scheme. Devon Wildlife Trust is keen for other businesses to commit to Carbon Compensation, a local, long term and effective alternative to a standard offset scheme.

For more information about Carbon Compensation call Tracy Ebbrell on 01392 260858 or email tebbrell@devonwildlifetrust.org