Google set to become carbon neutral

Google has announed its intention to become carbon neutral by the end of 2007. The anouncement was made today in Paris. Full details of Google’s green initiatives are available at: http://www.google.com/corporate/green/energy/

In addition to these wide ranging global initiatives, Google Australia is an active participant in Google’s self-powered commuting scheme. This scheme see employees rewarded for travelling to work by public transport or ‘self-powered’ means (eg bike, skateboard, walking) with a US$100 donation to their chosen charity for every 20 days of participation.