Rancher Terry Ulrich believes he's doing his part to protect the planet from global warming, and making money by doing it.

Ulrich, who lives near Ashley, in south central North Dakota, is one of about 630 farmers and ranchers who are getting checks this week from the North Dakota Farmers Union for keeping carbon dioxide in the ground. They use no-till farming practices or grow grasses to limit its release.

Does social responsibility extend after death?

Why go green in business?

• Because it is good for the environment and good for business.
• Many business who have gone green have shown increased customer satisfaction and satisfied customers are happy customers.
  • Boasting word of mouth advertising.
  • Increasing repeat business.
• It shows that your business is concerned about the environment and that you are doing your part to create a positive change.

Office Building Energy Use Profile

It has been estimated that as much as 30% of the energy consumed in office buildings is wasted. This suggests a significant opportunity for energy use reduction, cost savings, and the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions through cost–effective energy efficiency opportunities. It is important to identify how, where, and when energy is used and the savings are likely to occur.