BusinessGreen Leaders Awards 2011: Offset complete

James S Murray
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Over 10 tonnes of carbon successfully offset following inaugural awards

Carbon offsetting is always something of a controversial topic. Critics maintain that paying for an emissions reduction project to offset your own carbon footprint distracts from the more serious business...

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