In today's dynamic working environment, accountability and outcomes matter more than ever. GlobaLinks Study Abroad understands this and has incorporated this belief into its culture and values. Supporting the Colorado Carbon Fund for over 3years, GlobaLinks takes pride in accounting for its environmental impact. Its most recent donation is proof of this. "We donate $1.00 for each online evaluation filled out by a participant at the end of his/her time abroad. It's an incentive for the students to take 15 minutes to complete the online form", says Deborah Morrison, director of marketing for GlobaLinks. The CCF recently sat down with Deborah to gain more insight into the success that GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has had while staying environmentally conscious.

 Based in Westminster, Colorado, GlobaLinks Learning Abroad has over 20 years experience in providing study abroad programs for over 20,000 students across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Asia, and Europe. Its mission, "To foster the development of future leaders who, through an intercultural learning opportunity, gain a greater respect for and understanding of the relationship that exists between North America and the rest of the world in the context of the larger global community". However, GlobaLinks success, like many other companies, is dependent on a great deal of travel, resulting in emissions that need accounting for.

 � Our semester and year abroad students take part in a volunteer activity within the first few days of arrival in country - many of these are conservation-based. We also offer additional conservation-based volunteer opportunities throughout the semester.

 � We encourage students to purchase a "Study Abroad Offset Package" from the Colorado Carbon Fund to offset their international airfare.

� We encourage participants to join the "Green Passport Program" www.greenpassport.us where they make a pledge to travel with sustainability in mind.

� We have moved to an online, paperless enrollment process, we recycle within our own office, and we adopted a local open space.

 Each individual within the organization works to support these views as well Deborah says, "We owe our sustainable success to our employees who are passionately leading from within". Then why choose the Colorado Carbon Fund for annual donations? "We love that it is a Colorado-based organization with a specific interest in supporting projects within our state. We always like to support local interests even though our clients are located throughout the US and Canada. Also, the fact that the CCF is associated with the Governor's Energy Office lends credibility for our students who are unfamiliar with the Colorado Carbon Fund. As we encourage them to offset through Colorado Carbon Fund, we want them to feel that it is a reputable organization".

 You can find out more about GlobaLinks Study Abroad and its green initiatives at: GlobaLinks Study Abroad