Greening Australia (Breathe Easy Now)

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    Primary activity : Project developerThe person or organisation that set up an offset generating project for the purpose of selling carbon offsets and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. , Not-for-ProfitIn the Carbon Offset Guide not-for-profit entities must have appropriate legal status, which means that they must have a formal structure; be self-governing; be private; be non-profit-distributing; and have some meaningful degree of voluntary involvement.    Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$21 - AU$40

    Summary

    Greening Australia (Breathe Easy Now)'s view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change

    "Greening Australia recognises that climate change is the biggest threat facing Australia’s biodiversity rich, productive landscapes. Traditional environmental concerns of biodiversity loss, salinity, soil erosion and water quality decline are now being exacerbated by this threat. To meet this challenge Greening Australia has developed a carbon offset product that gives Australians the opportunity to use carbon offsetting to dramatically increase the scale and effectiveness of land restoration and repair, and combat climate change through the proven carbon capture and storageCarbon capture and storage (CCS) or geosequestrationAlso known as carbon capture and storage (CCS), geosequestration is the process of capture, transport, injection and long-term storage of CO2 in underground geological formations for the primary purpose of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. involves capture, transport, injection and long-term storage of GHGs in underground geological formations for the primary purpose of mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. method – biosequestration.
    The organisation’s goal is to restore a targeted selection of large-scale landscapes (1000s of hectares) in globally significant areas across the country into a functioning system of connected and restored landscapes. Within these landscapes the environment, local communities and their economy will evolve together over time - this is Greening Australia’s Transforming our Landscapes goal.
    Greening Australia’s carbon sinksAny process which removes a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. Major sinks include forests and other vegetation. are an integral component of achieving the Transforming our Landscapes goal. Our targeted carbon plantings not only sequesterThe uptake and storage of carbon from the atmosphere. For example trees and other plants sequester carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. from the atmosphere as they grow, through the process of photosynthesis. carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. but also help degraded landscapes to recover from years of degradation, and become more resilient as they adapt to global climate change. Importantly, we focus on biodiverse plantings of a mix of species that are appropriate for the landscape they are planted in, offering multiple benefits for the environment.
    Greening Australia is one of Australia’s largest environment orgainisations, operating since 1982. It has a national focus (with over 300 staff located in offices across all States and Territories) and is interested in working with anyone who has a desire to contribute to the restoration and rehabilitation of the Australian environment."


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    Summary

    Role in the Carbon Offset Market
    [Q1]Project developer
    Not-for-Profit
    Main client base
    [Q3]Individuals, business and government

    Offset Products

    Offset Products

    Price(s) per tonne
    [Q17]AU$21 - AU$40
    Project Type(s)
    [Q23]- Afforestation / reforestation with multiple locally occurring species of vegetation
    - Soil sequestration
    Project Location(s)
    [Q27]- Domestic
    Are offsets packaged with other services (such as footprinting, carbon neutrality etc)?
    [Q10]Yes

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    Offset Quality

    Offset Quality

    Organisation is licensed to provide financial advice (or to be an authorised representative in providing financial advice) in the context of brokerage of carbon commodities
    [Q23a]Information not provided
    Offsets generated and sold by Greening Australia (Breathe Easy Now)
    [Q33a]- Non-accredited forestry
    How does your organisation calculate the amount and price of carbon offset required by customers?
    [Q10]- Customer’s online data input about flights, car usage, electricity consumption etc. (i.e. online only service)
    - Personal contact from clients with specific needs for type of offset and tonnage
    - Personal contact from customers wanting the service of carbon footprinting and (generic) offset purchase to achieve carbon neutrality
    Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)
    [Q35] - Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutral products and services and approve abatement credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date. Approved AbatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. Provider status (methodology only). Abatement to be verified.
    Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?
    [Q16]

    http://www.breatheeasynow.com.au/html/how/how_guarantee.php

    Is your organisation audited by an independent third party for the sale and retirement of offsets and / or RECs?
    [Q16b] No
    Does your organisation supply National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) or NCOS compliant abatement to customers from 1st July 2010?
    [Q18] No
    [Q19]
    What evidence of purchase can customers expect to receive when buying carbon offsets from your organisation?
    Information not provided
    What documentation is available to customers about the carbon offset project/s as part of the education and quality assurance process?
    [Q22]- Information not supplied


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    Resources

    Resources

    Do you provide a carbon footprint calculation service for your customers?
    [Q12]- Yes, our own online calculator
    Carbon calculation - methodology, standards or guidelines
    [Q13]- NGA FactorsThe National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors is an Australian guide to emission factors from a range of sectors that is used by companies to calculate greenhouse gases. It is prepared by the Department of Climate Change and replaces the AGO Factors & Methods Workbook. For more information, see here.
    - Our standards and calculators relating to the estimation of emissions are currently under review to ensure accuracy and currency of underlying data. Greening Australia employs industry standard techniques and calculations to provide a desktop estimation of emmissions based on data supplied by the customer. Greening Australia also has links to external parties who provide comprehensive on-site auditing services.
    Do you apply National Greenhouse Accounts Factors full fuel cycle emissions conversion factors to calculate customer emissions?
    [Q14]- Yes
    In your calculation of customer emissions which of the 6 Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases do you include?
    [Q15]- Carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature.
    - MethaneMethane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas with a GWPGlobal warming potential (GWP) measured in CO2e, is the potency of greenhouse gases, meaning their ability to trap heat in the atmosphere, through the difference in time greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere, and their effectiveness in absorbing outgoing infrared radiation. The GWP is a numerical measure relative to carbon dioxide, the most abundant greenhouse gas. So carbon dioxide itself has a GWP of 1 and, for example, methane has a GWP of 21. of 21.
    - Nitrous oxideAgriculture accounts for the majority of nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions in Australia, The transport sector also contributes to emissions of N2O. N2O has a high global warming potentialGlobal warming potential (GWP) measured in CO2e, is the potency of greenhouse gases, meaning their ability to trap heat in the atmosphere, through the difference in time greenhouse gases remain in the atmosphere, and their effectiveness in absorbing outgoing infrared radiation. The GWP is a numerical measure relative to carbon dioxide, the most abundant greenhouse gas. So carbon dioxide itself has a GWP of 1 and, for example, methane has a GWP of 21. of about 310 times that of CO2A greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature..it breaks down very slowly – over about 120 years
    - HydrofluorocarbonsMajor releases of HFCs are from leakageIn relation to carbon offsets, leakage is the direct or indirect increase in GHG emissions from a greenhouse gas reduction project, which is also measurable and attributable to the project. from refrigeration equipment during operation and its end-of-life destruction. Minor releases arise from the use of HFC-containing aerosols, air conditioners and metered dose inhalers.HFCs have very high global warming potentials (140 to 11,700 times that of carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature.).
    - PerfluorocarbonsMost emissions of PFCsMost emissions of PFCs in Australia are generated during aluminium production. PFCs have extremely high global warming potentials (5000 to 10,000 times that of carbon dioxide). However, because they are only released in relatively small amounts, their contribution to global warming is minor. Due to their stability they have very long atmospheric lifetimes (thousands of years). in Australia are generated during aluminium production. PFCs have extremely high global warming potentials (5000 to 10,000 times that of carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomass, as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature.). However, because they are only released in relatively small amounts, their contribution to global warming is minor. Due to their stability they have very long atmospheric lifetimes (thousands of years).
    Other carbon management services
    [Q11]- Footprinting services
    - Advisory services
    - Scoping customer emissions

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    Projects

    Project Information

    Habitat H141 | SA | VIC SA, VIC Afforestation / reforestation with multiple locally occurring species of vegetation Soil sequestration Non-accredited forestry

    General Information

    [Q22, Q25]

    Own Project | Habitat 141 is a bold project. It seeks to restore the links between major national parks and nature reserves over a 700 km stretch straddling the SA, NSW and Victorian border region.
    This area encompasses a diverse range of ecosystems including rangelands, heath, mallee, red gum forests and floodplains, grassy woodlands through to the limestone rich coastal plain. Some of Australia’s most iconic landscapes are encountered along the way. This includes the floristically diverse Grampians, the magnificent floodplains of the Coorong and the famous River Murray.
    Greening Australia has forged strong links with government agencies, Natural Resource Management authorities, non-government organisations and philanthropic sponsors to maintain the long-term commitment necessary to achieving a vision of this scale. Restoration activities focus on linking patches of existing vegetation through direct seeding and tree planting.
    These landscape scale works are guided by the latest conservation planning expertise and science, and will build on the work of Project Hindmarsh, a large-scale revegetation project led by Greening Australia that has connected 100km of vegetation between Victoria’s Big Desert and Little Desert National Parks.


    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    Given the scale of these projects it is envisaged a range of customers and investors will be incorporated into these projects. Price of carbon will vary depending on scale of investment and relationship.
    For individual voluntary or small scale transactions the price is currently $35 per tonne.

    Project Location(s)
    [Q27, Q28]Australia | SA | VIC
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29] Initial plantings of 130+ hectares have been established to date

    Quality

    Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits
    [Q31]- 1 Jul 2008
    Crediting period of the project (in years)
    [Q32]- Carbon sinks will be maintained for a minimum of 100 years
    Accreditation or certification achieved as at May 2010
    [Q33a]- Non-accredited forestry
    Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)
    [Q35]

    - Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutralA voluntary mechanism where an activity, event, household, business or organisation is responsible for no net emissions of greenhouse gases and can therefore be declared carbon neutral in that specific area. Carbon neutrality can be achieved by reducing emissions as far as possible (e.g. energy efficiency, purchasing renewable energy) and then purchasing offsets for any residual emissions in order to achieve zero net emissions. products and services and approve abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction SchemeAustralia's cap and trade scheme which will come in to effect in 2010. The CPRS will place a limit, or cap, on the amount of carbon pollution industry can emit and allow trading of carbon credits. It will concentrate on the biggest polluters, by placing obligations on around 1000 Australian companies in total. However it will effect all Australians through indirect price increases. (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date. Approved AbatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. Provider status (methodology only). Abatement to be verified.

    Are the verified emission reductions created from this project NCOS compliant abatement?
    [Q36]

    - No

    Is this project additional to Australia's commitments under Kyoto
    [Q37]- No
    Do you forward sellThe sale of carbon offsets for emissions reductions or sequestration that have not yet occurred and therefore can not be precisely measured. abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. from this project
    [Q38]- Only forward sold abatement
    The registry on which offsets from this project are registered
    [Q39]- Our organisations internal registry
    The process for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q40]- We retire them (later) at regular time intervals on behalf of the customer
    How is the retirement of abatement verified to your client?
    [Q41]- Tax Receipt
    - Certificate (with amount of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. purchased)
    The ancillary or co-benefits of this project
    [Q42]- Greening Australia offers a product that delivers multiple environmental benefits over and above CO2 abatement including: improved biodiversity outcomes; addressing inappropriate land and water use and promoting multiple land uses that provide truly sustainable productive landscapes; removing invasive plant species and managing pest species; and adding value to local communities through enhanced sustainable land management practices and the diversification of farm income.

    Gondwana Link - the Fitz-Stirling biolink | WA WA Afforestation / reforestation with multiple locally occurring species of vegetation Non-accredited forestry

    General Information

    [Q22, Q25]

    Own Project | Gondwana Link is one of the largest and most ambitious conservation projects in Australia’s history. Designed to protect and restore land within the nation’s only global biodiversity hotspot, the completed link will be an arc of bushland and sustainable farming stretching for 1000 kilometres, from the wet forests in Western Australia’s far southwest to the edge of the Nullarbor Plain.
    Greening Australia’s carbon offsets will be the primary funding source for the biodiverse revegetation of Phase 1 of the Gondwana Link program - connecting the Stirling Range National Park to the Fitzgerald River National Park and through to the ocean. The Park’s are currently separated by 70km of mainly cleared land.
    Greening Australia is working in partnership with leading national and global conservation groups, local communities and many other organisations to recreate bushland that, as far as possible, mirrors the original vegetation, a varied and diverse habitat which often has 400–500 plant species per property
    South Western Australia is one of our planet’s natural wonders. The region is home to a staggering wealth of more than 10 000 plant and animal species — many of them found nowhere else on earth. Yet, for all the magnificence of its wild landscape and wealth of natural species, this precious corner of the world is under great threat. Intense clearing of vegetation for agriculture has fragmented the landscape. Climate change and land degradation seriously threaten the long-term viability of much of the region's biodiversity.
    The scale of the Gondwana Link vision represents an extraordinary leap forward in Australian conservation.


    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    Given the scale of these projects it is envisaged a range of customers and investors will be incorporated into these projects. Price of carbon will vary depending on scale of investment and relationship.
    For individual voluntary or small scale transactions the price is currently $35 per tonne.

    Project Location(s)
    [Q27, Q28]Australia | WA
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29] Initial plantings of 250 hectares have been established thus far.

    Quality

    Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits
    [Q31]- 1 Jul 2008
    Crediting period of the project (in years)
    [Q32]- The carbon sinks will be maintained for a minimum of 100 years
    Accreditation or certification achieved as at May 2010
    [Q33a]- Non-accredited forestry
    Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)
    [Q35]

    - Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutralA voluntary mechanism where an activity, event, household, business or organisation is responsible for no net emissions of greenhouse gases and can therefore be declared carbon neutral in that specific area. Carbon neutrality can be achieved by reducing emissions as far as possible (e.g. energy efficiency, purchasing renewable energy) and then purchasing offsets for any residual emissions in order to achieve zero net emissions. products and services and approve abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction SchemeAustralia's cap and trade scheme which will come in to effect in 2010. The CPRS will place a limit, or cap, on the amount of carbon pollution industry can emit and allow trading of carbon credits. It will concentrate on the biggest polluters, by placing obligations on around 1000 Australian companies in total. However it will effect all Australians through indirect price increases. (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date. Approved AbatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. Provider status (methodology only). Abatement to be verified.

    Are the verified emission reductions created from this project NCOS compliant abatement?
    [Q36]

    - No

    Is this project additional to Australia's commitments under Kyoto
    [Q37]- No
    Do you forward sellThe sale of carbon offsets for emissions reductions or sequestration that have not yet occurred and therefore can not be precisely measured. abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. from this project
    [Q38]- Only forward sold abatement
    The registry on which offsets from this project are registered
    [Q39]- Our organisations internal registry
    The process for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q40]- We retire them (later) at regular time intervals on behalf of the customer
    How is the retirement of abatement verified to your client?
    [Q41]- Tax Receipt
    - Certificate (with amount of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. purchased)
    The ancillary or co-benefits of this project
    [Q42]- Greening Australia offers a product that delivers multiple environmental benefits over and above CO2 abatement including: improved biodiversity outcomes; addressing inappropriate land and water use and promoting multiple land uses that provide truly sustainable productive landscapes; removing invasive plant species and managing pest species; and adding value to local communities through enhanced sustainable land management practices and the diversification of farm income.

    Various biodiverse carbon sequestration projects | ACT | NSW | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA Afforestation / reforestation with multiple locally occurring species of vegetation Soil sequestration Non-accredited forestry

    General Information

    [Q22, Q25]

    Own Project | Through 27-years of practical experience and on-ground delivery of natural resource management programs, Greening Australia has built an impressive record of achievement in protecting and restoring the Australian landscape. With a team of respected ecologists and botanists leading the way, our work is principally to protect and restore the Australian landscape through the revegetation, rehabilitation and maintenance of native woodlands and forests.
    The organisation is now scaling up its work. Its goal is to restore a targeted selection of large-scale landscapes (1000s of hectares) in globally significant areas across the country into a functioning system of connected and restored landscapes -- Greening Australia’s Transforming our Landscapes goal.
    Greening Australia’s carbon product is an integral part of this approach. Using carbon sinksAny process which removes a greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. Major sinks include forests and other vegetation. as a catalyst, our goal is to reconnect remnant native vegetation by revegetation at a scale that builds self-sustaining habitat and allows for the movement of species within landscapes. The revegetation of cleared landscapes within regionally appropriate woodlands and forests sequesters carbon dioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. Carbon dioxide is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. from the atmosphere and builds landscape resilience in the face of climate change.
    Large-scale multi-species native forest and woodland sinks will be established on Kyoto compliant land and managed by Greening Australia for over 100 years.


    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    Given the scale of these projects it is envisaged a range of customers and investors will be incorporated into these projects. Price of carbon will vary depending on scale of investment and relationship.
    For individual voluntary or small scale transactions the price is currently $35 per tonne.

    Project Location(s)
    [Q27, Q28]Australia | ACT | NSW | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29] The organisation’s goal is to restore a targeted selection of large-scale landscapes (1000s of hectares) in globally significant areas across the country into a functioning system of connected and restored landscapes.

    Quality

    Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits
    [Q31]- 1 Jul 2008
    Crediting period of the project (in years)
    [Q32]- Carbon sinks will be maintained for a minimum of 100 years
    Accreditation or certification achieved as at May 2010
    [Q33a]- Non-accredited forestry
    Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)
    [Q35]

    - Greenhouse FriendlyGreenhouse Friendly 'The Greenhouse Friendly™ initiative has been operating since 2001 to certify carbon neutralA voluntary mechanism where an activity, event, household, business or organisation is responsible for no net emissions of greenhouse gases and can therefore be declared carbon neutral in that specific area. Carbon neutrality can be achieved by reducing emissions as far as possible (e.g. energy efficiency, purchasing renewable energy) and then purchasing offsets for any residual emissions in order to achieve zero net emissions. products and services and approve abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. credits for sale on the voluntary market, including to Greenhouse Friendly™ certified product and service providers. Introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction SchemeAustralia's cap and trade scheme which will come in to effect in 2010. The CPRS will place a limit, or cap, on the amount of carbon pollution industry can emit and allow trading of carbon credits. It will concentrate on the biggest polluters, by placing obligations on around 1000 Australian companies in total. However it will effect all Australians through indirect price increases. (the Scheme) has implications for Greenhouse Friendly™. The Scheme will have broad sectoral coverage, which means there will be less scope to pursue offset activities with offsets limited to emissions sources uncovered by the Scheme. This means the Scheme will impact on the types of abatement that can be provided, because abatement in sectors covered by the Scheme will no longer be additional to “business as usual”. For these reasons Greenhouse Friendly™ will wind up on 1 July 2010. Greenhouse Friendly™ certification of carbon neutral products and services will continue to operate until 1 July 2010. Applications for new abatement projects have closed. Abatement may be generated by current Greenhouse Friendly™ abatement providers up to 1 July 2010, and may still be sold and purchased after that date. Approved AbatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. Provider status (methodology only). Abatement to be verified.

    Are the verified emission reductions created from this project NCOS compliant abatement?
    [Q36]

    - No

    Is this project additional to Australia's commitments under Kyoto
    [Q37]- No
    Do you forward sellThe sale of carbon offsets for emissions reductions or sequestration that have not yet occurred and therefore can not be precisely measured. abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. from this project
    [Q38]- Only forward sold abatement
    The registry on which offsets from this project are registered
    [Q39]- Our organisations internal registry
    The process for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q40]- We retire them (later) at regular time intervals on behalf of the customer
    How is the retirement of abatement verified to your client?
    [Q41]- Tax Receipt
    - Certificate (with amount of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. purchased)
    The ancillary or co-benefits of this project
    [Q42]- Greening Australia offers a product that delivers multiple environmental benefits over and above CO2 abatement including: improved biodiversity outcomes; addressing inappropriate land and water use and promoting multiple land uses that provide truly sustainable productive landscapes; removing invasive plant species and managing pest species; and adding value to local communities through enhanced sustainable land management practices and the diversification of farm income.

    Contact Details

    Contact Details

    For more information please contact:

    Greening Australia (Breathe Easy Now)
    www.greeningaustralia.org.au
    02 6202 1600
    6b Thesiger Court, Deakin, ACT, 2600
    Information Submitted by Greening Australia (Breathe Easy Now) in April 2010