Due to more than two-hundred years of overexploitation of natural resources, the world today faces some of the worst environmental damage and deterioration ever: decreasing biodiversity, water pollution, air pollution, deforestation, ozone depletion and many others. On top of the current political agenda are the issues of climate change and global warming, which poses significant threats not only to the world economy, but to life on earth as we know it. As world citizens we have a responsibility to reverse some of today's trends to preserve the environment for our future generations. The Green Cup promotes this goal of conservation and protection by bringing together committed parties to show support of those prominent organizations that work to solve today's environmental issues. In addition, to be true to its mission, the Green Cup - as the first major social event in DC - will be incorporating environmental intelligence practices into every step of the event planning process.

This makes the Green Cup of Polo the DC areas most outstanding event supporting green initiatives. it creates a venue for socializing as well as an opportunity for corporations, non-profit organizations, and politicians to join forces and raise awareness of environmental issues. This year's profits will go to support ACORE (American Council On Renewable Energy), Live Green, EPIC (Equestrian Partners in Conservation), and EarthEcho International.

The Capitol Polo Club is located between Potomac and Poolesville, Maryland, approximately 30 miles northwest of downtown Washington DC. The club hosts three seasons of polo with the grass season extending from June through September. In addition to hosting several prominent USPA tournaments and events, the club offers matches open to public viewing every Sunday at 3 pm, during the summer period. Membership in the club includes full, development, and social, and the polo school offers instructions by top polo professionals from beginner through advanced levels.

ACORE works to bring all forms of renewable energy into the mainstream of America's economy and lifestyle. The organizations is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Washington, D.C. with paying members from every aspect and sector of the renewable energy industries and their trade associations, including wind, solar, geothermal, biomass and biofuels, hydropower tidal/current energy and waste energy. The scope of ACORE's membership also spans - among others - financial institutions, government leaders, educators, end-users, professional service providers and allied non-profit groups. ACORE accomplishes much of its work by convening the leaders in each of these sectors, publishing collaborative research and facilitating communication among members, their stakeholders and the media. In cooperation with the State Department, ACORE was in 2008 responsible for launching the World's biggest renewable energy conference, the Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC).

Live Green serves a s a liaison to businesses and individuals looking for easy and more affordable access to eco-friendly food, products, work environments, and home. To consumers it offers a membership-based service offering discounts on green products, and provides a network to look for green jobs, reliable eco-friendly services, or green events. To green businesses it offers access to consumers searching for  green lifestyle, promotion and publication, as well as connections to affordable services that will help green the business. Live Green is devoted to making eco-friendly and socially responsible living and business practices accessible, affordable and easy. Live Green's Official launch event is scheduled for June 19th, 2008.

EPIC is a non-profit organization created to preserve the equestrian heritage and rural character of Montgomery Count, Maryland by conserving and protecting our natural resources. EPIC supporters and affiliates include equestrians, businesses and service providers serving equestrians, and individuals who care about horses, farming, and conservation of trails and open spaces in Montgomery County.

EarthEcho International is a nonprofit 501c3 organization founded by siblings Philippe and Alxandra Cousteau in honor of their father Philippe Cousteau Sr., famous son of legendary explorer Jacques Yves Cousteau. Led by Philippe and Alexandra, the new generation of spokespeople for a sustainable 21st century social-environmental movement, EarthEcho International's mission is to use media and experiences to empower people to use the resources that can restore and protect Earth's ocean and freshwater systems.