Auscarbon International
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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. Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$11 - AU$20
Summary
Auscarbon International's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change"Carbon Offsets provide consumers and organisations with an easy and convenient mechanism to balance out the pollution they create in their lives or business activities. They provide the vital financial link to enable environmental companies to conduct large scale, long term emission reduction projects to offset the pollution created by others. While offsets are important, they are only part of the overall solution to climate change. Improving energy efficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity. , increasing renewable energy use and carbon capture/storage are also vital."
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Summary
Role in the Carbon Offset Market[Q1]Project developerMain client base[Q3]SME business and individualsOffset Products
Offset Products
Price(s) per tonne[Q17]AU$11 - AU$20Project Type(s)[Q26]- Energy Efficiency
- Plantation of monoculture non-native plantation for harvestingProject Location(s)[Q27]- AustraliaOffers offsets packaged with other services? (such as footprinting, carbon neutrality etc)[Q10]Yes
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Offset Quality
Offsets generated and sold by Auscarbon International[Q33a]- Non-accredited energy efficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity.
- Non-accredited forestryRelevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- 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 for Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here. Program. Abatement from this project are to be verified by a independent third party in the future.
Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?[Q16]NoIs this organisation third party independently audited for the retirement of offsets and / or RECs?No
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Resources
Do you provide a carbon footprint calculation service for your customers?[Q12]- NoOther carbon management services[Q11]- Footprinting services
- Advisory services
- Gifts
- Carbon neutrality
- Scoping customer emissions
- Auditing
- Emissions reductionA measurable reduction in the level of greenhouse gases being emitted by a country, state, organisation or individual. products and services e.g. sale of energy efficient products
- Measuring and reporting services for carbon abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. projects
- Full carbon life cycle analysis
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Project Information
Energy Efficiency | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WA
General Information
[Q22, Q25]Own Project | Auscarbon International provides and installs energy efficient CFLCompact fluorescent lampsCompact fluorescent lamps use less power and have a longer rated life than incandescent light bulbs and therefore use less energy across their lifecycle. use less power and have a longer rated life than incandescent light bulbs and therefore use less energy across their lifecycle. light globes and low flow water restrictors which enable households to reduce their energy bills substantially, saving money and reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Replacing old inefficient incandescent bulbs with energy-saving ones can save up to 80% per bulb in electricity for each bulb over its lifetime.
Price per tonne of CO2e[Q24]AU$20
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Energy EfficiencyProject Location(s)[Q27, Q28]Australia | ACT | NSW | NT | QLD | SA | TAS | VIC | WAProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]The Project is Australia Wide. 200,000 tonnes per year.Quality
Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits[Q31]- 1 Jan 2007Crediting period of the project (in years)[Q32]- None. Project to end June 2009.Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- Non-accredited energy efficiencyEnergy efficiency improvements refer to a reduction in the energy used for a given service (heating, lighting, etc.) or level of activity. Such savings are generally achieved by substituting technologically more advanced equipment to produce the same level of end-use services (e.g. lighting, heating, motor drive) with less electricity.Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- To be independently third party certified in the future
Registry on which project is registered[Q36]- internal registryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them concurrently at the time of purchase on behalf of the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - 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)Ancillary or co-benefits of the project[Q39]- The project provides a valuable educational opportunity. All households receiving free energy efficient products and installation receive a booklet explaining ways to further reduce their carbon emissions. Climate change and global warming will be explained on installation raising awareness for the issue.
Reforestation1 | NSW 
General Information
[Q22, Q25]Own Project | Auscarbon International specialises in large scale, commercial forestry plantings to generate significant commercial quantities of carbon credits for the next 100 years. The organisation provides turn key solutions for clients that wish to have direct ownership. Customers have the choice to own their own carbon sink or pool with others.
Price per tonne of CO2e[Q24]AU$20
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Plantation of monoculture non-native plantation for harvestingProject Location(s)[Q27, Q28]Australia | NSWProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]The Project will generate 5.6 million tonnes over the next 50 years.Quality
Crediting period of the project (in years)[Q32]- NoneAccreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- Non Accredited OffsetsRelevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- 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 for Greenhouse FriendlySee AGO GF'Australian Greenhouse Office Greenhouse Friendly' Abatement Program was launched in 2001 and now forms part of the Australian Government's Greenhouse Challenge Plus programme. It provides businesses and consumers with the opportunity to sell and purchase greenhouse neutral products and services and broaden the basis for investment in additional greenhouse gas abatement. For more information, see here. Program. Abatement from this project are to be verified by a independent third party in the future.
Registry on which project is registered[Q36]- internal registryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them concurrently at the time of purchase on behalf of the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - 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)Ancillary or co-benefits of the project[Q39]- Assists fighting soil erosion, shelter for livestock, native and animals, provides rural employment, combats soil salinity, reduction in the risk of wind erosion and wind damage to crops, improves the capacity of the farm to adjust to variations in climate and market conditions.Contact Details
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
Auscarbon International
www.auscarbon-intl.com.au
(03) 9017 9008 Melbourne. (02) 9008 1188 Sydney
1/192 Graham St Port Melbourne 3207 Melbourne OfficeInformation Submitted by Auscarbon International on 9 October 2009
