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Reviewed-on: https://codeberg.org/nhcarrigan/docs/pulls/33 Co-authored-by: Naomi Carrigan <commits@nhcarrigan.com> Co-committed-by: Naomi Carrigan <commits@nhcarrigan.com>
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title: Environmental Impact Commitment
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This Environmental Impact Commitment ("Commitment") outlines the principles and obligations that [Company Name] upholds to minimize its environmental impact and contribute to global sustainability efforts.
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## 1. Definitions
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### 1.1. Environmental Impact
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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.
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### 1.2. Carbon Footprint
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The total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by the Company’s activities, measured in units of carbon dioxide equivalent.
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### 1.3. Tree-Nation
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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.
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### 1.4. Net-Negative Impact
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A situation where the environmental harm caused by a project or activity exceeds any positive environmental contributions or mitigation efforts.
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## 2. General Principles
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### 2.1. Commitment to Sustainability
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The Company is committed to sustainability at all levels of its operations, actively seeking to minimize its environmental impact and promote long-term environmental health.
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### 2.2. Prioritization of Environmental Impact
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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.
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### 2.3. Responsible Technology Use
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The Company shall only utilize technologies that align with its environmental goals, ensuring minimal energy consumption and environmental degradation.
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## 3. Carbon Offsetting
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### 3.1. Partnership with Tree-Nation
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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.
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### 3.2. Scope of Offsetting
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Carbon offsetting efforts shall include, but are not limited to, emissions generated by:
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- Website hosting and maintenance
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- Digital services provided by the Company
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- Any other relevant activities contributing to the Company’s carbon footprint
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## 4. Environmental Due Diligence
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### 4.1. Project Assessment
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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.
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### 4.2. Refusal of Net-Negative Work
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The Company reserves the right to refuse any project or contract that it determines would result in a net-negative environmental impact.
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### 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.
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## 5. Legal and Ethical Compliance
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### 5.1. Compliance with Environmental Laws
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The Company shall ensure that all its operations, projects, and partnerships comply with applicable environmental laws and regulations.
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### 5.2. Ethical Responsibility
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Beyond legal compliance, the Company acknowledges its ethical responsibility to proactively mitigate environmental harm and contribute to a sustainable future.
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## 6. Amendments and Updates
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### 6.1. Right to Amend
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The Company reserves the right to amend this Commitment as necessary to reflect evolving best practices and environmental standards.
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### 6.2. Notification of Changes
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Significant amendments to this Commitment will be communicated through the Company’s official channels.
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