Become Carbon Neutral

Carbon Neutral

At the Y's Men's International Council Meeting (ICM07) in Adelaide, Australia in July 2007, a Task Force was established to 'consider the implications and cost of becoming carbon neutral'.


The objective of the task for is to estimate the carbon emissions resulting from the operations of Y's Men International. It has been determined that this is predominantly due to travel of members. In particular the travel of leaders, but also the travel of members attending conventions, etc.

Becoming Carbon Neutral

Becoming carbon can be achieved in two ways:

1. Reduce carbon emissions,
2. Offset carbon emissions.

Reducing Carbon Emissions

1. Travel
a. Travel less. This can be achieved by using technology , for example video conference facilities for meetings.
b. Organise meetings at locations that require less travel on average.
c. Combine meetings.
d. Use public transport, for example train rather than car.
e. Co-ordinate multiple passengers in a car where possible.

2. Other

a. Purchase renewable energy power. The impact varies from country to country, because it depends on how the power is generated. If generated using hydro power stations, the impact is minimal. If power is generated using coal fired power stations the impact is much greater.

b. Use low energy light fittings.

c. Install solar hot water system.

Offset Carbon Emissions

Carbon offsets can be calculated and purchased from various sources. Links to some are provided here.
David Suzuki Foundation

Becoming Carbon Neutral Task Force Members

Colin Lambie - Chair - South Pacific
Jacob Kristesen - Europe
Dave Hall - Canada
Takayuki Imajo - Asia
Wiliston Adilso Gaeti - LAC
Rob Wilby - USA
AHN Venkat Rao - India
ex-officio
Rita Hettiarachi - Asia
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Support the Roll Back Malaria Campaign

SUPPORT THE ROLL BACK MALARIA CAMPAIGN

Y’s Men International is launching a worldwide campaign to fund the purchase and distribution of INSECTICIDE- TREATED MOSQUITO NETS and accompanying medical treatment packages in areas of tropical AFRICA.

YMI OBJECTIVE: Collect contributions to purchase and distribute 20,000 packages containing: a) Routine immunizations; b) Vitamin A (or multiple micronutrient) supplementation; c) Insecticide-treated nets (and insecticide re-treatment kits); d) Anti-malaria “blister packs” for managing fever at home.

CAMPAIGN GOAL 20,000 Nets
and treatment packages

Campaign Launch Date UN DAY, OCTOBER 24, 2008
HOW MANY MOSQUITO NET PACKAGES CAN YOUR CLUB SUPPORT? Approximate cost per package is $7.50 each Estimated total cost: $150,000 US

Campaign end date: MARCH 31, 2009