Offsetting your carbon footprint

Definition

A “Carbon Offset” initiative is any process designed to compensate for CO2 emissions by funding or facilitating an equivalent or greater carbon dioxide saving in an alternate way.

Carbon Offset Programs and Projects.

Investing in local and international carbon reduction projects can help your business achieve a carbon neutral status and reach your CSR goals

Many carbon offsetting projects also deliver added benefits such as biodiversity, edification, employment, food security, clean drinking water and heath & well-being in developing countries.

Offset units eligible under the National Carbon Offset Standard

The international Carbon Offset Standard is a list of qualified “Offset Units” that have been categorized as meeting the Standard’s offset integrity ideals. These ideals are intended to certify that the qualified offset units will deliver a significant and consistent reduction in CO2 emissions.

Australia’s Carbon Neutral Agenda

The Department of the Environment and Energy supports the “Carbon Market Institute” in developing Australia’s Carbon offset marketplace.

Australia’s Carbon offset marketplace helps businesses to navigate the voluntary carbon market, foster connections between businesses operating in the carbon reduction market space while collecting valuable information for individuals and organisations that want to learn more about offsetting CO2 emissions and achieving carbon neutrality.

Visit the following sites to find a carbon offset program that is best for you.

Australian Government

Department of the Environment and Energy.

http://www.environment.gov.au/climate-change/government/carbon-neutral/ncos-eligible-offsets

Green Fleet Reforestation Projects

https://greenfleet.com.au/Individuals/Offset-Emissions

Greening Australia Carbon Offset Programs

https://www.greeningaustralia.org.au/our-programs/

David Suzuki Foundation

https://davidsuzuki.org/what-you-can-do/carbon-offsets/

AGL Australia

https://www.agl.com.au/about-agl/sustainability

CO2 Australia

https://www.co2australia.com.au/our-projects/