The
recipients will be recognized in an awards ceremony on June 23 , 2005 at the
National Press Club in Washington, D. The two educators also created similar
programs within the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek watersheds for their
students in the Harrison School District where they teach. The bank will meet 30% of its needs for electricity
through wind power ., one of
the nation's 10 largest bank holding companies by assets.com

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com and at The Conservation Fund's website,
http://www.

International Paper (http://www. In the U.
It is the principal subsidiary of HSBC USA Inc, an indirectly-held,
wholly-owned subsidiary of HSBC North America Holdings Inc.hsbc.

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Nominees must have achieved significant results in
the protection of terrestrial or wetland habitats in the United States and
demonstrated the positive value of cooperative partnerships between business
and the conservation community. The bank has taken a
lead by making one of the largest ever commitments to renewable energy
in North America. EPA Green Power Partnership. has nearly 400 branches in New York State, a
network of branches in Florida and California and one branch each in
Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington State, Oregon and Washington, D.

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" The Bank has
joined the Green Power Partnership, an EPA voluntary program working
to standardize green power procurement as part of best practice in
corporate environmental management.com
Globally, HSBC is in the top 50 companies in the Carbon Disclosure
Project's 2004 Climate Leadership Index.

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C. Haines, IP's director-sustainable forestry and
forest policy.internationalpaper.C. Safeguarding riparian systems along the state's rapidly
developing coastline has been a high priority for the land trust. During the past
five years, the 2004 recipients have guided scores of teachers from throughout
the nation and overseas to wilderness areas, through whitewater rapids and
into the desert.1 square miles) or removing
nearly 3,500 average passenger vehicles from U. It will achieve this by reducing
energy use, buying green electricity and then offsetting the remaining
carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by investing in carbon credit or
allowance projects.

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Phelps and Ms. Since its
founding in 1985, the Fund has helped its partners safeguard wildlife habitat,
working landscapes, community "greenspace" and historic sites totaling 4
million acres.S. is walking the Earth Day talk this year. The bank is making
strides towards working against climate change with this 45,454 MWh
annual commitment which will offset 30 % of its emissions and will
prevent the release of over 36,000,000 pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) ,
a leading global warming gas.

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"International Paper is deeply committed to well-managed forests and
environmental protection. Nomination
forms are available on International Paper's website,
http://www.

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(Logo: http://www. Herlevich built Coastal Land Trust into a successful regional
organization that has helped protect more than 28,000 acres of environmentally
important habitat -- including a number of nationally significant areas -- in
21 counties.
Last year's Environmental Education Award went to co-recipients for the
first time in the 9-year history of the award.com) businesses include
paper, packaging and forest products . Headquartered in the United States, International Paper has
operations in over 40 countries and sells its products in more than 120
nations.----HSBC Bank USA,
N."
HSBC purchased Green-e certified tradable renewable energy
certificates (RECs), supplied by 3 Phases Energy Services, from new
wind projects in California and Minnesota.3phases.

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, International Paper (NYSE: IP)
and The Conservation Fund will provide national recognition and $10,000 cash
grants to two conservation/environmental education leaders at an awards
ceremony in Washington, D. Beginning as a volunteer in
1992, Ms . Potential candidates are elementary or secondary school
educators or university faculty or staff members. The SFI(R) program is an
independent certification system that ensures the perpetual planting , growing
and harvesting of trees while protecting biodiversity, wildlife, plants, soil,
water and air quality. This has the environmental impact of
planting over 4,500 acres of forest (7. "HSBC is setting a high standard for
the financial sector and the broader business community.A.

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IP, one of the world's largest
paper and forest products company and the largest tree seedling grower
worldwide , partners each year with The Conservation Fund, a non-profit
organization seeking sustainable conservation solutions for the 21st century,
to sponsor the International Paper Conservation Partnership Award and the
International Paper Environmental Education Award.internationalpaper.A.
"HSBC is helping to build a sustainable planet and a sustainable
economy" says HSBC Bank USA President + CEO Martin Glynn.
Globally, HSBC was named as one of the top fifty companies in the
Climate Leadership Index at the launch of the Carbon Disclosure
Project's (CDP) second report on climate change and shareholder value.

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Colorado high school teachers,
Melanie Phelps of Colorado Springs and Joyce Webb of Monument , were the
co-honorees. At the same time, the teachers and, subsequently,
their students learn about balance between environmental protection and
economic growth.5 million
acres of unique and environmentally important habitat on its forestlands
through conservation agreements and land sales to environmental groups.
Electricity production is the leading cause of greenhouse gas
emissions that contribute to global climate change. "We want to
be the first bank in the world to have zero greenhouse gas emissions
and a cornerstone of this effort is powering our branches and offices
with 30% clean, natural wind power. For more
information about HSBC Bank USA and its products and services visit
http://us.

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The Conservation Fund is the nation's foremost environmental non-profit
dedicated to protecting America's land and water legacy for current and future
generations. Seeking innovative conservation solutions for the 21st century,
the Fund works to integrate economic and environmental goals. alone, IP protects more than 1.

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, this summer.

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The International Paper Environmental Education Award is presented
annually to an educator who has developed an innovative approach to
environmental education that significantly improves student comprehension of
environmental issues, fosters an understanding of the link between
environmental protection and economic growth, demonstrates leadership and
inspires achievement .
"This sizeable purchase puts HSBC into the ranks of America's
leaders in green power purchasing ," said Kurt Johnson, Director of the
U.C.net

About 3 Phases Energy Services

In operation since 1994, 3 Phases Energy is committed to promoting
and implementing renewable energy options for businesses, utilities,
governments, and institutions through Green Direct Access, green
pricing support services for utilities, retail and wholesale sales of
Green Certificates, and onsite efficiency and solar photovoltaic
installation.

Pages about personal living and what you can do to have less impact on the environment should go to: Society: Issues: Environment Consumerism: Activism.

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newscom .

The International Paper Conservation Partnership Award, now in its 17th
year, is presented annually to an individual who has achieved significant
results in the protection of habitat through a cooperative relationship with a
business or company. Her inspiring vision, skills and experience were keys to
developing and implementing the group's North Carolina Coastal Land
Conservation Initiative. This purchase is one of the largest retail
renewable energy purchases ever made in North America. This is drawn from the FT500
Global Index, which means that HSBC is in the top 50 companies
globally in terms of climate leadership. www.cdproject. For more information, visit www.

This is filed under Society: Issues: Environment: Conservation and Endangered Species and, for more scientific conservation research groups, Science: Environment: Biodiversity: Conservation)
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As a steward of more than 10 million acres of
forests worldwide, we place our commitment to sustainable forestry into action
daily," said Dr. A panel of independent judges will select the winners. Participants enrolled in the river programs undertake
environmental research projects as well as study water use issues and forestry
management in the West.

HSBC Bank USA N.A. Makes Landmark Earth Day Renewable Energy Commitment; 30% of Bank's Energy Usage in the US to Be Replaced by Wind Power

Environmental activism covers a wide range of actions, from writing letters to politicians and corporations, through publicity stunts and banner-waving protests, to direct action like chaining yourself to a tree to prevent a new road.

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The $10,000 awards are
unrestricted grants from the International Paper Company Foundation. roadways each year.S.
This initiative is in keeping with HSBC's announcement on December
6, 2004 that it is to become the first major bank in the world to
commit to going carbon neutral.

(Note: there is one area that has never traditionally been called 'activism', and that is conservation work.

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In doing so, she has built partnerships with
individual and company landowners, government agencies, business leaders,
university faculty members and other local, regional and national conservation
organizations . As one of the largest private landowners
in the world, IP professional foresters and wildlife biologists manage the
woods with great care in compliance with the rigorous standards of the
Sustainable Forestry Initiative(R) program.S.
By making this landmark purchase, HSBC Bank is showing that Earth
Day is not just another holiday, but a call to action. The Carbon Disclosure Project
is the coordinating secretariat for institutional investor
collaboration regarding climate change.

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org. HSBC's investment
will contribute to further the development of new wind energy
generation necessary for a clean energy future. In 2002, the
company announced 'Investing in Nature', a US$50 million, five-year
program to support three leading environmental charities -- Botanic
Gardens Conservation International (BGCI ), Earthwatch Institute and
World Wildlife Fund.

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STAMFORD, Conn. "The stewardship awards provide a great opportunity to
recognize others who make a significant contribution to the environment.conservationfund . Webb were recognized for their innovative "on
the rivers" environmental training program for teachers using the Colorado
River, Green River and the Yampa River.

Business Editors/Environment Writers /Energy Writers

WILMINGTON, Del.

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International Paper and The Conservation Fund Accepting Nominations for Conservation Partnership and Environmental Education Awards

" The publication is used throughout the state to help family
forest owners protect the region's rich diversity of wildlife, forests and
wetlands. Ms.

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Current or former employees of IP, its
subsidiaries and acquired companies or The Conservation Fund are not eligible
for consideration. By demonstrating that a healthy environment and a healthy
economy are not mutually exclusive, this person leads in a conservation effort
benefiting the environment and encourages others to form similarly productive
alliances with businesses. Renewable energy
certificates (RECs) represent the environmental benefits of clean
energy production that serve to take the place of other non-renewable
sources from the regional or national electric grid .

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Sharon G."
Award nominations are being accepted through April 15, 2005.
Last year's Conservation Partnership Award went to Camilla Herlevich,
founder of the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust. With 1 percent fundraising costs and 96 percent program
allocation, The Conservation Fund is recognized as the nation's top rated
environmental non-profit by the American Institute of Philanthropy. And ,
the company has a long-standing policy of using no wood from endangered
forests.

Recognizing the importance of climate change, last December HSBC
became the world's first major bank to commit to carbon neutrality and
today its US banking unit announced that it has offset a substantial
quantity of its carbon emissions by purchasing 45,454 MWh of clean,
wind energy certificates .
HSBC's commitment to the environment is well known.

About HSBC Bank USA, National Association:

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The 2004
recipient also worked with the Conservation Trust of North Carolina , to
produce, "Conservation Easements: An Introduction for North Carolina
Landowners.

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