"Allstate continues to take a stand on important societal issues. Today we are significantly increasing our commitment to protecting the environment," Wilson said.

Allstate will immediately begin to offset annual energy usage of its corporate headquarters and business miles traveled by employee-owned and company vehicles through contributions to reforestation and wind energy projects. The net result means that the company’s operations will contribute significantly fewer greenhouse gas emissions.

To further support future actions concerning the company's commitment to sustainable performance, Allstate intends to:

"Allstate is demonstrating leadership in setting environmental agendas," said Andrew Winston, founder of environmental-strategy consultancy Winston Eco-Strategies. "I applaud the company's efforts to accelerate its work in this area."

"Our research told us consumers are looking for new ways to help the environment - they already recycle, and they want to do more," said George Ruebenson, president of Allstate Protection. "That's why we're excited about Allstate Green. It's easy, saves money and allows our customers to join with each other in supporting efforts to improve the environment."

The company is optimistic about the test program and if successful anticipates rolling out a modified version of Allstate Green to customers nationally in 2008. The collective potential of Allstate customers across the country is powerful. If the 20 million autos insured by Allstate were enrolled in Allstate Green, it would have the environmental impact of every registered driver in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and Houston garaging their cars for a year.

For more information about Allstate Green, visit www.allstate.com/green. For more information about Allstate’s policies on the environment and other topics on corporate social responsibility, visit www.allstate.com/citizenship.

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