WASHINGTON, March 10, 2009 — Clear Standards, Inc., the leading provider of enterprise carbon management and sustainability solutions, was among a select group of companies honored at the inaugural Financial Times (FT) Sustainable Business Conference on March 2nd in New York. The event was the chosen venue to announce the FT and JustMeans Social Innovation Awards, to recognize companies that have implemented or enabled programs to promote social and sustainability best practices in business.
Clear Standards won best new venture in the startup category, in recognition of the innovative solutions the company has developed to help organizations become more sustainable through carbon emissions measurement and reduction best practices. Other award winners included REI and Proctor & Gamble in the large company category. The award was sponsored by Hewlett Packard, and presented by Bonnie Nixon, HP’s Director of Environmental Sustainability. Christopher Dee, Vice President of Sales at Clear Standards, was on hand to accept the award on behalf of the executive team.
“We are thrilled to be recognized with this award from the Financial Times and JustMeans,” said Richard Mendis, Clear Standards Co-Founder and Chief Marketing Officer. “To the employees at Clear Standards, this award represents yet another point of validation that our hard work not only provides value to our customers in the form of cost savings and efficiency, but also helps organizations create sustainable, long-lasting growth.”
About Clear Standards
Clear Standards (http://www.clearstandards.com) provides enterprise “Sustainability 2.0″ software to help organizations accurately measure, mitigate, and monetize carbon emissions and other environmental impacts. Clear Standards enables businesses to identify opportunities for cost savings from energy and waste reduction, and optimize investment across a portfolio of energy efficiency projects. By following Clear Standards’ embedded best practices, corporations can prepare for regulatory changes, reduce costs, and reinforce positive brand image by providing credible transparency into sustainability initiatives.
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