Carbon Offsetting – why it means business |
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Offsetting carbon emissions from business activities presents opportunities for companies to generate new business, strengthen their brand and kick CSR goals too. |
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As international discussions on greenhouse gas emissions get serious with the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP15) in Copenhagen in December, there isheightened awareness amongst consumers and stakeholders of the climate impact of businesses. Smart carbon management and offsetting emissions presents an opportunity for companies to stand out in a crowded marketplace. The Carbon Disclosure Project 2007 (CDP5) states that “consumer-driven organisations can leverage their green initiatives to their customers, whether they sell directly to consumers or to manufacturers who use their products to make other products for consumers”.Over 66% of respondents to a market research report by Carbon Down on Victorian businesses’ climate change knowledge, attitudes and behaviours (July 2009) agree that they are “willing to pay more for supplies in order to protect the environment”. |
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Vulnerable countries urge world to cut emissions |
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Human emissions rise 2% despite Global Financial Crisis |
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Purchase Carbon Neutral ecards and gift certificates this Christmas and support our environment! |
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Purchasing Carbon Neutral ecards is a great way that your organisation can help to reduce the demand on paper this Christmas. This year in Australia approximately 100 million (Australia Post) Christmas cards will be sent around the country inflicting a heavy toll on the environment.Trees are cut down and energy is used to produce cards and envelopes with the vast majority ending up in landfill. Paper production is also water-intensive with the production cycle and delivery leading to greenhouse gas emissions.
By choosing to partner with Carbon Neutral and sending ecards (organisations) or gift certificates (suitable for individuals and organisations) this year you can demonstrate your commitment to the environment by reducing the use of natural resources and helping to plant more trees.
Be kind to the environment this Christmas and New Year and send a Carbon Neutral ecard or Gift Certificate and help us plant more trees. |
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Extremes back climate expert’s warnings |
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Bioenergy Australia 2009 Conference |
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Bioenergy Australia is hosting their annual Bioenergy Conference this December on the Gold Coast from 8-10 Dec. On the 8th there will be an optional technical tour to biomass and bioenergy facilities. The program has a large emphasis on biomass feed stocks. |
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Government energy efficiency subsidies for the home |
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The Australian Government Green Loans Program provides Home Sustainability Assessments and access to interest free Green Loans of up to $10,000. |
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Living Greener government website |
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The Australian Government has a website called Living Greener which has facts about energy, water, waste and transport and how to ‘live greener’ in all of these areas. |
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Walk Against Warming 2009 – December 12th |
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Walk Against Warming is Australia’s largest day of community action on climate change. This year, Walk Against Warming will take place in locations across Australia to coincide with the midpoint of the Copenhagen Climate Summit and the International Day of Action on Climate Change. Due to the timing of this year’s walk, your participation and support of the event is crucial. Join thousands of fellow Australians on this day of action which promises to be filled with music, fun & information. The WAW website will be updated regularly confirming the location and start time of each walk. |
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Follow Carbon Neutral on Facebook |
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Become a fan of Carbon Neutral’s page to keep up to date on environmental news, view photos & videos, and help spread the word.Click on the above image to view our page. |
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What’s Carbon Neutral really all about? |
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See what we had to say about who we are and why we’re different at the recent Carbon Markets Expo. |
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Accredited carbon offsets |
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When you make a donation to Carbon Neutral to offset your emissions the money can be used to plant trees or to purchase Greenhouse Friendly Verified Emissions Reduction Units (VER’s).VERs can be used for immediate offset and are created from officially approved projects such as avoided landfill. One VER equals one tonne of CO2e that is already offset. Carbon Neutral will also plant 2 trees for each VER purchased. Clients can donate to Carbon Neutral and the appropriate number of VERs will be acquitted on their behalf (which means that they cannot be resold). 1 VER may be retired with a donation of $19.00. |
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Easy ways to support Carbon Neutral
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You can now support Carbon Neutral’s important work by having recurring payments deducted from your credit card or bank account. |
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Things you can do at home to reduce greenhouse gas emissions |
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Electric vehicle special event |
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On 12th December a special event is coming up promoting electric vehicles in WA, in the form of a demonstration and test drive day at the RAC Driving Centre (near the airport). |
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