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The Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, DC is a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing equity and excellence in education. They provide leadership development, policy analysis, and capacity-building support to education leaders and organizations across the country. Generated from their business information

Environmental education for business managers: Training and information to help business managers align corporate environmental values and day-to-day operations through employee education. Program: Business & Environment initiative.NEEF is carbon neutral through 2010 thanks to Baxter International Inc Baxter purchased carbon credits through the Chicago Climate Exchange ( CCX ). Through the Exchange, NEEF has eliminated its estimated carbon footprint through offsets through 2010.NEEF's energy usage for the four-year period was estimated and Baxter purchased an equivalent investment in renewable energy to offset the estimated carbon footprint. This page has more information on how CCX offsets work.Washingtonian Magazine named NEEF one of the area's best places to work in its November 2009 issue. NEEF was recognized for its green and carbon-neutral office, its flexible work hours, a bike share program, staff nature walks and professional development that range from a mediation and relaxation session to lunchtime guest speakers discussing environmental issues.National Environmental Education Foundation4301 Connecticut Avenue NW, DC 20008 Washington Suite 160