2.20.2008 - 01:00pm ET

(CSRwire) CHICAGO, IL - February 20, 2008 - To showcase its new Delivered GrEAn(TM) eco-friendly shipping program, EA Logistics has announced that it will help "green" one of the nation's largest glamour industry trade shows by offsetting all shipping-related carbon emissions through a partnership with Carbonfund.org, a non-profit organization leading the fight against climate change. The America's Beauty Show takes place at Chicago's McCormick Place March 1- 3, 2008 and is one of Tradeshow Week’s Top 200 shows, attended by nearly 50,000 beauty professionals.

"By providing free carbon offsets to our customers shipping in and out of the show, we are helping green one of the dirtiest but necessary facets of the trade show industry – CO2 emissions from freight," said Mike Ellis, president of EA Logistics. "We launched Delivered GrEan(TM) to provide an easy way for our customers to bring their shipping into alignment with other sustainability efforts planned for 2008 – and do it with no additional cost to them."

Transportation is one of the leading sources of greenhouse gas emissions. For instance, a typical truckload shipped from New York City to Los Angeles generates an estimated 6.28 metric tons of CO2, contributing to global warming. Through Delivered GrEAn(TM) , EA Logistics computes emissions for each shipment(s) based on distance, weight and mode of transportation and offsets 100% of these emissions with Carbonfund.org, one of the nation's leading carbon reduction and offset organizations.

After a shipment has been Delivered GrEAn(TM), the shipper gets a receipt documenting the amount of CO2 that is being offset, which can be addressed to the client or the client's customer. The program can be further tailored to meet the specific requirements of different industry sectors, including supply chain, retail, marketing and manufacturing. For example:

A consumer products company working for a retailer that has established vendor sustainability criteria can now meet their client's expectations for green transportation.

According to Ellis, businesses that take advantage of Delivered GrEAn(TM) can experience a number of other potential business benefits. "In an increasingly environmentally conscious business environment, this service helps differentiate EA's clients from their competitors and can help them build business by meeting their clients' CO2 reduction/mitigation targets. Because the service is transaction-based, it reminds recipients of the shipper’s environmental commitment with each delivery," he said.

In addition to providing carbon offsets, EA Logistics also works to reduce pollution by using bio-diesel fuels in its trucks and adopting other eco-friendly practices in its business. Thus working with EA Logistics also satisfies clients’ need to green their supply chain.

"It's great to see the Delivered GrEAn program hit the ground running by offsetting The America’s Beauty Show," said Eric Carlson, Executive Director of Carbonfund.org. "We applaud EA Logistics for its strong commitment to hastening the transition to a clean-energy future."

EA Logistics is a domestic and international freight forwarder providing service 24 / 7 / 365 via ground, air and ocean modes. With a reputation for exceptional service, follow-through and attention to detail, EA Logistics is a pioneer in the development of environmentally sensitive shipping. For more information, visit www.DeliveredGrEAn.com or contact: DeliveredGrEAn@ealogistics.com.

Carbonfund.org works with over 600 corporate and non-profit partners including Discovery, Volkswagen, Dell, Orbitz, Environmental Defense and Lancôme to help reduce carbon dioxide emissions by investing in renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects where they are most cost effective. For information, see www.Carbonfund.org.

For more information please contact:

Eric Carlson, Executive Director
Carbonfund.org
240-293-2700
www.carbonfund.org

Jennifer Hadfield
847-212-2062

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