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Blue pushes green with carbon offset modeler
By: Keith Regan

Seeking to capitalise on the rapidly growing interest in sustainability and green business practices, IBM has launched a software tool that will help companies analyse the impact of their supply chains on the environment.

IBM's Carbon Tradeoff Modeler will enable companies to manage their carbon footprint by giving them insight into how different decisions along their supply chains affect the environment, the company said.

With the tool, businesses can weigh various options based on how much carbon dioxide emissions will result, as well as factors such as delivery times, quality and cost, Big Blue added.

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[26 May 2008 11:08]

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