For Immediate Release
November 2, 2009
THE DETROIT LIONS AND FORD FIELD HOST THE 3RD “GREEN” EVENT DURING THE LIONS’ 70TH THANKSGIVING DAY GAME
Partnership with Carbon Credit Environmental Services (CCES), The Greening of Detroit will kick off with tree planting offset event with Lions Players on November 10th in Lafayette Central Park
DETROIT (November 2, 2009) — The Detroit Lions and Ford Field are going green again this Thanksgiving with the support of Detroit-based Carbon Credit Environmental Services (CCES) to offset the greenhouse gas emissions and carbon dioxide emissions (GHG, CO2) created at the Lions. 70th Thanksgiving Day Game thus creating another “carbon neutral” or “GREEN” event.
“The Detroit Lions and Ford Field are proud to be working with Carbon Credit Environmental Services and The Greening of Detroit to host the third „Carbon Neutral. event during our 70th Lions. Thanksgiving Day Game,” said Tom Lewand, Detroit Lions President. “CCES and The Greening of Detroit continue to provide invaluable environmental leadership and inspiration to the community. We are honored to be partnering with them on this project.”
The project will kick off on Tuesday, November 10th at 11:30 a.m., as CCES will “offset” emissions with The Greening of Detroit from the purchase of carbon credits for over 650 tree plantings within the City of Detroit. There will be an official tree planting ceremony at Lafayette Central Park, off the Larned Street side (1301 Larned). CCES, The Greening of Detroit, Lions players Jerome Felton and John Standeford along with Tom Lewand will participate in the tree plantings.
“We are pleased to be a part of this “carbon neutral green event, and appreciate CCES and the Detroit Lions for recognizing the importance of our city.s environment,” said Rebecca Salminen Witt, President of The Greening of Detroit.
A GHG/CO2 energy audit has been performed by CCES which provides an estimate of CO2 emissions utilized during the event. CCES estimates the energy, heat, steam, waste, and water used in the building as well as the emissions created by the estimated 64,000 fans and team members traveling to the event (automotive, air).
TOTAL CO2 emissions: 466
- 320 tons from 64,000 fans/team members traveling to the event
- 146 tons of Ford Field electricity, heat, steam, waste products, and water
“We are excited about the opportunity to be working with The Detroit Lions and Ford Field in offsetting a Thanksgiving tradition that continues to bring Detroit together for another exciting day,” said Mike Dolkowski, CCES President. “We applaud The Detroit Lions and Ford Field for their efforts to ensure that Detroit received the full benefits of their commitment to be carbon neutral. This year in particular has been the beginning of a green future for Detroit through our relationship with The Greening of Detroit. The Greening of Detroit inspires the reforestation of Detroit to guide and inspire others to create a “greener” community.”
About CCES: CCES is located in TechTown, an internationally recognized high tech village in the city of Detroit affiliated with Wayne State University.
Carbon Credit Environmental Services is an innovative leader providing best in class COMPREHENSIVE SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS to our clients We help companies create a sustainable environment, develop alternative energy solutions, create environmentally friendly products, build green organizations and make objectives reality. Please visit our website for additional information or contact us for a free consultation. www.getcarboncreditco2.com or 586-879-1068
About The Greening of Detroit: The Greening of Detroit works to grow a “greener” Detroit through planting and educational programs, environmental leadership, advocacy and by building community capacity. www.greeningofdetroit.com
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