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title: Environmental Impact Commitment
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This Environmental Impact Commitment ("Commitment") outlines the principles and obligations that NHCarrigan ("The Company") upholds to minimise its environmental impact and contribute to global sustainability efforts. This Commitment operates within our comprehensive legal and policy framework, incorporating our Terms of Service, Mission Statement, and all applicable legal protections by reference.

## 1. Definitions

### 1.1. Environmental Impact

The measurable effect of the Company’s activities, operations, and technologies on the environment, including but not limited to carbon emissions, energy consumption, and waste production.

### 1.2. Carbon Footprint

The total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by the Company’s activities, measured in units of carbon dioxide equivalent.

### 1.3. Tree-Nation

A reforestation and carbon offset platform used by the Company to compensate for emissions by planting trees for specific activities, including but not limited to website operations.

### 1.4. Net-Negative Impact

A situation where the environmental harm caused by a project or activity exceeds any positive environmental contributions or mitigation efforts.

## 2. General Principles

### 2.1. Commitment to Sustainability

The Company is committed to sustainability at all levels of its operations, actively seeking to minimise its environmental impact and promote long-term environmental health.

### 2.2. Prioritization of Environmental Impact

Environmental considerations, including carbon footprint and resource consumption, shall be a key factor in the selection and use of technologies, tools, and resources by the Company.

### 2.3. Responsible Technology Use

The Company shall only utilise technologies that align with its environmental goals, ensuring minimal energy consumption and environmental degradation.

## 3. Carbon Offsetting

### 3.1. Partnership with Tree-Nation

The Company shall actively offset its carbon emissions through its partnership with Tree-Nation, which will involve automatically planting trees for specific online activities, such as website operations.

### 3.2. Scope of Offsetting

Carbon offsetting efforts shall include, but are not limited to, emissions generated by:

- Website hosting and maintenance
- Digital services provided by the Company
- Any other relevant activities contributing to the Company’s carbon footprint

## 4. Environmental Due Diligence

### 4.1. Project Assessment

Before taking on any project, the Company shall conduct an environmental impact assessment to ensure that the project does not introduce a net-negative impact on the environment.

### 4.2. Refusal of Net-Negative Work

The Company reserves the right to refuse any project or contract that it determines would result in a net-negative environmental impact.

### 4.3. Continuous Monitoring

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The Company shall continuously monitor the environmental impact of its ongoing operations and projects, making adjustments as necessary to remain aligned with its sustainability goals.

## 5. Legal and Ethical Compliance

### 5.1. Compliance with Environmental Laws

The Company shall ensure that all its operations, projects, and partnerships comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.

### 5.2. Ethical Responsibility

Beyond legal compliance, the Company acknowledges its ethical responsibility to proactively mitigate environmental harm and contribute to a sustainable future.

## 6. Legal Framework Integration and Amendments

### 6.1. Policy Integration

**IMPORTANT: This Environmental Impact Commitment is integrated with and subject to our comprehensive legal and policy framework, including warranty disclaimers and liability limitations set forth in our Limitation of Liability and Indemnification Policy, which is incorporated herein by reference.**

### 6.2. Right to Amend

The Company reserves the right to amend this Commitment as necessary to reflect evolving best practices, environmental standards, and legal requirements.

### 6.3. Notification of Changes

Significant amendments to this Commitment will be communicated through the Company's official channels in accordance with our standard policy update procedures.
