Executive Mat Service - Net-Zero by executivemat

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WHAT IS A CARBON FOOTPRINT? 1.

Scope 1 - Direct Emissions: This is like the puff of smoke coming out of a car's exhaust. These are the emissions that come straight from sources we control.

Scope 2 - Energy Emissions: The electricity that powers lights and equipment come from a power plant that might burn coal or gas to make electricity and, in the process, releases carbon. Scope 2 counts these emissions.

Scope 3 Upstream: These include the carbon footprint of goods and services that form your supply chain. These are called "upstream" because they include all the steps and carbon footprint that went to the product or service steps leading up to you.

Scope 3 Downstream: Generally associated with waste, and in particular, landfill methane. Carbon emissions linked to after using a product or service are "downstream" emissions.

Think of the jar as your carbon footprint. It includes all of your scopes of carbon.  Scope 1 + Scope 2 + Scope 3 (upstream) + Scope 3 (downstream) = your carbon footprint

Carbon Net-Zero is like a money ledger. Imagine all the Scopes of carbon you produce is like spending money, and it's written on the left side (debits). To balance it out, you can buy VERs (emission reductions) and write them on the right side (credits). The goal is to make sure both sides are equal, so your ledger adds up to zero!

•Scope 3 emissions: Purchased Goods. •Look for low-carbon or carbon net-zero products to reduce your Scope 3 carbon emissions and overall carbon footprint.

•Scope 3 emissions: Services. •Look for low-carbon or carbon net-zero services to reduce your Scope 3 carbon emissions and overall carbon footprint.

Scope 3 Services: Floor Mat Services

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Traditional Industrial Floor Mat Cleaning uses excessive amounts of water and natural gas for drying.

2018 Sustainability Report Each pound of floor matting laundered produces .366 pounds of CO 2 emissions.

Just 1 3’x10’ runner washed 52x per year will produce: 571 pounds of CO2 emissions.

Scope 3 Services: Floor Mat Services Using technology to reduce our Scope 3 carbon footprint.

CDF-Systems Technology for Floor Mat Cleaning Carbon Source: 1.

Recycled Water: Utilizes reused water, negating the energy commonly needed for heating.

Drying Process: Does not use natural gas.

Estimated Emission: CDF-Systems technology results in a carbon footprint 95% less than the industry average: Industry average = 0.366 pounds CO2e – CDF = 0.018 pounds of CO 2e for every pound of floor matting cleaned.

3rd party validated Voluntary Emission Reductions are listed on the Pericarbon.org VER registry.

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The Green Thumb Initiative: Revolutionizing Waste Management through Landfill Avoidance and Waste-toEnergy Technologies Our Mission: At the heart of the Green Thumb Initiative is our mission to combat the growing environmental crisis stemming from overflowing landfills and greenhouse gas emissions. Landfill Avoidance: Our GREEN THUMB service begins with the collection of items that would typically find their way into landfills. This includes items like used paper towels, paper cups, and even used k-cups. Waste-to-Energy Technologies: Using a 2-stage process we first convert the collected waste into usable biomass feedstock. Second, through a gasification process, we convert the collected waste into clean, carbon-neutral thermal energy. Carbon Neutrality: Biomass is considered carbon neutral under the Paris accord on Climate Change.

Methane pollution from landfills is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions

Putting a Number on Landfill Methane Pollution

An Environmental Catastrophe An Executive Mat Solution

Example: Scope 3 downstream emissions When 100 pounds of used k-cups are disposed of in landfill it decomposes anaerobically into 840 pounds of CO2e pollution.

GREEN THUMB k-cup recycling. Used K-Cups are collected from area bottle depots.

Used K-Cups are recycled at the Executive Mat Service industrial laundry.

Coffee grinds are converted to biomass pellets (plastic is recycled into dimensional lumber)

Waste derived biomass is converted into clean, emissionsneutral thermal energy, used to heat the laundry water in our industrial laundry.

The GREEN THUMB INITIATIVE is another step towards reducing Scope 3 downstream carbon emissions! We also convert other wastes such as paper, cardboard, wood and other forms of waste into biomass feedstock and clean energy.

WET FOOD WASTE TO BIOMASS FEEDSTOCK

Available from Executive Mat Service (Rental, Sales & Lease programs available)

1 kilogram of food waste in landfill produces methane gas, and the heat-trapping effect of this methane is as powerful as if we had released 8.4 kilograms of CO 2 into the atmosphere. Just 100 kilograms of food waste per day disposed of in landfill: 100 kg. x 8.4 kg CO 2 x 365 days = 306,600 kilograms of CO2e in 1-year.

Our Newest GREEN Technology Development

 TA500 – 375 kilowatts of output  Zero carbon emissions  Alberta: Electrical emission factor = .66 kg CO2e/kWh  Annual kilowatt output: 375 kW x 24 hours x 365 days = 3,285,000 kWh/year  Carbon footprint reduction: 3,285,000 x .66 kg/kWh = 2,168,100 kg CO2e / year emission reduction.

The Path to Carbon Net-Zero •Know your Footprint: Begin by calculating your carbon emissions in different scopes. This includes Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased electricity), and both upstream and downstream Scope 3 emissions (indirect emissions associated with your value chain, such as suppliers and product use). •Identify Emission Sources: Pinpoint specific sources of emissions within each scope to better understand where reductions can be achieved. •VERs from Pericarbon.org Registry:.Purchase Verified Emission Reductions (VERs) from reputable sources like the Pericarbon.org Registry. These VERs represent certified reductions in greenhouse gas emissions achieved through various projects and initiatives. •Balance Your Carbon Footprint: By purchasing VERs equivalent to your remaining emissions, you can effectively balance your carbon footprint to zero, becoming net-zero in terms of carbon emissions. •Continuous Improvement: Commit to ongoing efforts to reduce your carbon emissions across all scopes, aiming to minimize your reliance on offsets over time and work towards long-term sustainability. •Transparency and Reporting: Maintain transparency in your carbon reduction efforts and report your progress regularly, demonstrating your commitment to a net-zero future and inspiring others to follow suit.

Join the journey to Carbon NetZero. We could use your support! .