9 mins confidence:   peer agreement (net): +1 manufactured and shipped using environmentally benign methods [regarding global warming]
Explanation:
(There may be a better way to say it. So much has been written on the topic, in a variety of idioms.)
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Note added at 17 mins (2012-08-21 19:04:56 GMT)
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manufactured and shipped using environmentally benign methods regarding climate change.
| TechLawDC
United States
Local time: 21:13
Specializes in field
Native speaker of:  English
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1 hr confidence: peer agreement (net): +1 manufactured and shipped using climate-friendly/climate-neutral production methods
Explanation:
Tried to stick close to the original but options that do not include the word climate might be possible as well.
Reference: http://www.redbubble.com/shop/change+climate+neutral+greetin...
Reference: http://blog.biggreenpurse.com/biggreenpurse/2009/12/ecofrien...
| Michael Martin, MA
United States
Local time: 21:13
Works in field
Native speaker of:  German, English
PRO pts in category: 32
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4 hrs confidence: production and distribution with climate neutral footprint
Explanation:
Our name is our concept. Across geographical and cultural boundaries we identify and develop climate protection projects in developing and emerging countries to offset carbon emissions. This allows individuals and companies to reach a climate neutral carbon footprint and to make a sustainable contribution towards more climate protection.
http://klimaohnegrenzen.de/english
Note: A.m expression avoids the problem not to consider non-carbon gases.
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Note added at 12 hrs (2012-08-22 06:51:19 GMT)
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Carbon neutrality, or having a net zero carbon footprint, refers to achieving net zero carbon emissions by balancing a measured amount of carbon released with an equivalent amount sequestered or offset, or buying enough carbon credits to make up the difference. It is used in the context of carbon dioxide releasing processes, associated with transportation, energy production and industrial processes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_neutrality
A carbon footprint has historically been defined as "the total set of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions caused by an organization, event, product or person
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Greenhouse gases can be emitted through transport, land clearance, and the production and consumption of food, fuels, manufactured goods, materials, wood, roads, buildings, and services.[3] For simplicity of reporting, it is often expressed in terms of the amount of carbon dioxide, or its equivalent of other GHGs, emitted.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carbon_footprint
MOVING TOWARDS A CLIMATE NEUTRAL UN
The UN system’s footprint and efforts to reduce it
http://www.un.org/en/sustainability/pdfs/MTCNUNfullversion20...
Calculate your business carbon footprint with our carbon calculator
Climate Friendly has made it simple for you to measure and offset the emissions generated by your business activities.
http://www.climatefriendly.com/Business/BusinessCalculators/
| Johannes Gleim
Local time: 03:13
Native speaker of: German
PRO pts in category: 4
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13 hrs confidence: peer agreement (net): +2 produced and sent (out) carbon neutral.
Explanation:
FWIW, if I were proofing this passage, I'd leave it as it is. After all, your research has shown you it is not an uncommon expression, and semantics aside, it can only get more popular. Then in the course of time, we'll wonder why we didn't always use it. It says what it means and as languages evolve, isn't that what it's all about?
If you are desperate to make an alteration, you could insert (out).
| David Moore (X)
Local time: 03:13
Specializes in field
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 112
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