Green Globe International, Inc. Supports California's Rejection of Proposition 23
November 03 2010 - 9:16AM
Green Globe International, Inc. (Pink Sheets:GGII) today announced
its support of the apparent rejection of Proposition 23, which
would have suspended Assembly Bill 32, the Global Warming Solutions
Act of 2006, by California voters on November 2nd. Assembly Bill
32, passed by the California State Legislature and signed by
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, is California's landmark clean air
legislation, which requires that greenhouse gas emission levels in
the state be cut to 1990 levels by 2020. With over 93% of
precincts reporting, the proposition is losing by approximately 61%
to 39%.
AB 32 requires the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to
adopt regulations to require the reporting and verification of
statewide greenhouse gas emissions and to monitor and enforce
compliance with this program. The process of cutting
greenhouse gas emissions is slated under AB 32 to begin in
2012.
Green Globe International is involved in sustainability projects
in California, including environmental reporting and potentially
environmental credit monetization projects. The company
partnered with the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD),
the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, and other partners in the
initiative that will allow businesses in the city of Los Angeles to
earn a seal of approval through its new green
business certification program. Green Globe International has
also joined the Sustainable Business Council of Los Angeles
(SBCLA), a non-profit organization, which provides events,
networking, and advocacy programs for sustainable businesses,
entrepreneurs and executives throughout Los Angeles.
With its current focus of developing environmental credit
monetization projects in the U.S. and internationally, Green Globe
International expects to be working with entities in California on
projects within the state, and the voters' rejection of Proposition
23 sends a clear message that both government and the majority of
citizens believe that the emission of greenhouse gases should be
controlled.
"We are pleased that according to current election result
projections, California voters have soundly defeated Prop 23," said
Green Globe International Managing Director and CEO Steven R.
Peacock. "AB 32 is expected to provide even greater
opportunity within the state, specifically our work with Green
Giant Venture Fund to deliver sustainable solutions for clients,
including monetizing carbon credits generated from the client's
environmental improvements, and we look forward to seeing this
legislation
implemented."
The Green Globe brand and program, which traces its roots back
to the United Nations Rio de Janeiro Earth Summit in 1992, where
182 Heads of State endorsed the Agenda 21 principles of Sustainable
Development, has primarily been used in the travel and tourism
industry but is now being expanded to include a growing number of
environmentally responsible businesses in a variety of market
sectors. The Green Globe brand is an ideal symbol for the world's
increasing awareness of environmental responsibility and response
to global climate change.
The company encourages all shareholders and others interested in
following the progress of the Green Globe brand to subscribe to
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About Green Globe International, Inc.
Green Globe International, Inc., through its 88% majority
ownership in Green Globe, Ltd., a UK corporation, is the worldwide
owner of the Green Globe brand, the recognized leader of
sustainability certification and benchmarking programs, carbon
footprint calculation and offset programs, and a broad range of
consulting services. Green Globe
International is an affiliate member of the United Nations World
Tourism Organization and the World Travel & Tourism Council
(WTTC), the business leaders' forum for the travel and tourism
industry, is a major shareholder of Green Globe
International. For more information on the company and its
programs, please visit www.greenglobeint.com or call
888-528-0883.
The Green Globe International, Inc. logo is available at
http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=6582
For information on Green Globe Certification, please visit
www.greenglobe.com. To see sustainable travel options, please
visit www.greenglobe.travel.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release contains forward-looking statements with respect to
the results of operations and business of Green Globe
International, Inc., which involves risks and uncertainties. The
Company's actual future results could materially differ from those
discussed. The Company intends that such statements about the
Company's future expectations, including future revenues and
earnings, and all other forward-looking statements be subject to
the "Safe Harbors" provision of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995.
CONTACT: Green Globe International, Inc.
Public Relations and Communications
888-528-0883
corporate@greenglobeint.com
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