A first for Canada:
Steven Blaney, M.P., Goes CARBON NEUTRAL

Canada’s First Carbon Neutral M.P., Steven Blaney

True to his election promise, Steven Blaney is working to make Lévis—Bellechasse a leader in the area of sustainable development. “Like our government, I am taking practical steps to offset greenhouse gas emissions, and encourage organizations and companies to pursue their efforts to reduce and offset their emissions,” he added.

Tree Canada is a not-for-profit, charitable organization established in 1992. Tree Canada is a leader in promoting the value of urban forests in Canada. “We create opportunities for individuals and groups with an interest in planting and caring for trees for non-commercial use. Our planting partners, who have planted over 75 million trees in ten years, are responsible for their ongoing care and maintenance. We support Mr. Blaney and offer our assistance to interested organizations and companies,” said Michael Rosen, President of Tree Canada.

According to Tree Canada’s CO₂ Emissions Offset Calculator, the activities of Mr. Blaney’s offices generate 20 tonnes of CO₂ annually. To offset these emissions, it is necessary to plant 166 trees, which will remove this CO₂ from the air over an estimated period of 20 years.

The trees will be planted in the riding this spring, in collaboration with local organizations and Tree Canada. “This will be a unique way to celebrate the International Year of Planet Earth,” said Mr. Blaney. The trees will be planted in keeping with the afforestation practices defined in the Kyoto Protocol, as applicable to Quebec.

For additional information, go to www.treecanada.ca.

Article from canoë.ca (French only)

Information:

Marie-Pierre Simard
Media Relations Officer
Office of Steven Blaney
418-830-0500 or 1-877-630-0500
Blanes1b@parl.gc.ca

Michael Rosen
President
Tree Canada
613-567-5545 or 1-877-666-1444
mrosen@treecanada.ca