NEW YORK/TORONTO --Today, the National Hockey League (NHL) announced it will purchase carbon offsets in an effort to shrink its environmental footprint. This marks the first time the League will offset carbon emissions caused by air travel for games during the Stanley Cup® Playoffs. As part of its commitment to sustainable business practices, and in celebration of Earth Day, the NHL® will purchase carbon offsets for all four rounds of the postseason, equaling approximately 2,000 metric-tons of CO2 emissions.
NHL to purchase carbon offsets to counter Stanley Cup Playoff air travel
League celebrating Earth Day by attempting to shrink environmental footprint
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