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AVERATEC notebooks neutralise CO2 emissions

In line with the Kyoto Treaty, AVERATEC ensures carbon dioxide mobility

Notebook manufacturer AVERATEC today launches its carbon dioxide reduction campaign just as 141 countries are starting to slash greenhouse gas emissions. For each notebook sold, AVERATEC

promises to pay for the neutralisation of one tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on behalf of the client as part of the ClimatePartner initiative(www.climatepartner.co.uk). The initiative brings together companies and consumers to drive forward environmental protection.



This way, AVERATEC customers can rest assured that their next journey will be passed off as CO2 neutral. Customers registering on-line on the Averatec web site receive a certificate issued by ClimatePartner, detailing the purchaser’s contribution to carbon dioxide reduction and the protection of the environment.



The principle of carbon dioxide reduction projects is simple. Emissions of greenhouse gases in one place are compensated and neutralised by additional environmental protection provisions in another place. Climate protection projects like this one are made possible by high-grade emission reduction certificates.



The government’s campaign for CO2 reduction was launched last week saw the Department of Transport assign ratings to demonstrate how green cars actually are. Cars are rated on a scale from A-F based on their CO2 emissions. Depending on the means of travel, one tonne of CO2 can fly passengers from London to Edinburgh and back three times or it can take a Ford Fiesta from England to Sicily and back. A train passenger can even embark on a 6200 mile journey. A CO2 calculator works out how much carbon dioxide a car emits.



We take the mobility seriously and as a notebook manufacturer, we think we should make an important contribution to environmental protection,” says Andy King, General Manager AVERATEC UK, explaining the company´s engagement in environmental issues. He continues: We address the conscious user who does not just go for the cheapest product but who pays attention to optimal price/performance ratios. These are users who would rather do without unnecessary bells and whistles if, in return, they are given a product that equips them with

professional facilities for working when travelling. And if environ-mental protection is already included in the price, it might become an additional argument for the user’s buying decision, says Andy King, outlining AVERATEC’s position.



The ClimatePartner programme issues a certificate to all newly registered AVERATEC customers, which promises to neutralise emitted greenhouse gases. ClimatePartner hopes to motivate and support individuals and companies in contributing to a voluntary protection of the climate. Programme partners commit themselves to offering various climate neutral products and services.



AVERATEC has successfully launched the same project in Germany, working in co-operation with ClimatePartner.



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Further Information:



Andy King

Averatec UK

Dalkeith House, London Road, Englefield Green,

Surrey, TW20 0BP

Tel.: +44 1784 433338 - Fax: +44 870 487 7159

aking@averatec.com - www.averatec.co.uk



Press Relations:



Nicole Eisele

Averatec UK

Tel.: +44 161 4380298

Mob.: +44 7880895587 - Fax: +44870 487 7159

neisele@averatec.com





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About AVERATEC:



On the American market, AVERATEC has established itself as the fastest growing notebook manufacturer with a market share of over 6%. The company is backed by TriGem, one of the top three notebook manufacturers in the world. AVERATEC was established in 2002 and within two years time reached a turnover of $380 million. In 2005, the

company plans to reach a target of US$1.200 million turnover by opening up the UK as well as additional European markets. The notebook manufacturer targets private users, SMEs and educational institutions. The products are currently distributed via the home page, high street stores and specialist dealers. The notebooks come in the company’s hallmark design; slim-line format and magnesium coating for a more impact and scratch resistant product. Additionally, AVERATEC believes in offering business features at consumer prices including attractive design, high quality products and most of all, an outstanding customer service. In a very short time, AVERATEC has won an excellent reputation for its repair services with a one year Pick up, Repair&Return warranty.



About ClimatePartner:

The main objective of ClimatePartner is to co-operate with a growing number of individuals and companies to gain higher levels of climate protection. ClimatePartner advises companies and develops means to provide customers with an opportunity to demonstrate their corporate social responsibility and engagement with environmental issues. ClimatePartner believes that unsolicited and responsible action for climate protection will also prove to be a more effective corporate strategy in the mid- and long-term.