4.10.2008 - 03:05pm ET

(CSRwire) NEW YORK, NY - April 10, 2008 - New York Dermatology Group (NYDG) announced today that it is offsetting a full year of its carbon emissions with Carbonfund.org, one of the country’s leading carbon offset organizations. As a CarbonFree Business Partner, NYDG establishes itself as an environmental leader among New York City medical practices and demonstrates the proactive steps it is taking in the fight against global climate change.

NYDG's physicians and staff are very concerned about global warming. The annual carbon footprint of its Manhattan office operations is approximately 210 metric tons of carbon, and NYDG is supporting Carbonfund.org's reforestation projects to offset these emissions. Considering the implications of climate change, carbon offsets through Carbonfund.org are a natural extension of the work NYDG does on behalf of its patients.

"Because NYDG's mission is to promote good health and long life, we believe in trying to minimize the negative environmental impact of our business by supporting carbon offsets," said David Colbert, M.D, Head Physician and Founder of New York Dermatology Group. "We feel that every effort must be made to understand each individual's role in causing and curing the health crisis currently faced by our ailing planet."

"As dermatologists, NYDG witnesses the effects of the environment on our bodies, and as a CarbonFree Business Partner, it understands that we too impact our environment," said Eric Carlson, Executive Director of Carbonfund.org. "We're pleased to help NYDG protect its patients and the environment."

About New York Dermatology Group

New York Dermatology Group is a diverse team of physicians, surgeons and supporting specialists, including dermatologists, plastic surgeons, internists, nutritionists, and laser therapists. All of these modalities contribute to good health, youthful skin and beauty, and help protect against the threats of environmentally influenced disease. Our deep commitment to the total health of our patients naturally extends to the city and world around us. We join the global community in search of viable solutions to environmental issues. For more information about New York Dermatology Group in the Flatiron district of Manhattan, please visit www.nydermatologygroup.com and www.nydermatologygrouplaser.com.

About Carbonfund.org

Carbonfund.org is one of the country's leading carbon reduction and offset organizations, making it easy and affordable for individuals, businesses and organizations to reduce their climate impact. Carbon offsets enable individuals and businesses to reduce carbon dioxide emissions they are responsible for in their everyday lives by supporting high-quality verified renewable energy, energy efficiency and reforestation projects. Carbonfund.org works with over 600 corporate and non-profit partners including Discovery, Allstate, Volkswagen, Dell, Orbitz, Environmental Defense, and Lancôme.

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