Beyond Neutral
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Primary activity : RetailerCarbon offset retailers either fund or purchase carbon offsets in large quantities and then on sell them to individual consumers in smaller quantities. , BrokerA broker is an intermediary, who buys and sells carbon offsets on behalf of clients. Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$21 - AU$50
Summary
Beyond Neutral's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change"Beyond Neutral® views carbon offsetting as a tool that can address the twin imperatives of climate change and sustainability. There is a clear need to deal with climate change and its adverse effects in ways that improve the sustainability of those systems exacerbating emissions growth and the subsequent shortening of the timeframe within which severe adverse impacts will appear. The purchase of carbon offsets supports projects that actively reduce, avoid or remove greenhouse gas emissions through the use of technologies and other options, all of which will play key roles in future climate change mitigation. Offsets, such as Gold StandardA certification standard for carbon offset projects. Initiated by WWF, SSN and Helio International, the Gold Standard for CDMClean Development Mechanism is a Kyoto Protocol mechanism under which projects set up in developing countries to reduce GHGs generate tradeable credits called CERs. The credits can be used by industrialised nations to help meet their Kyoto reduction targets. Find out more here. projects was launched in 2003 after wide-ranging stakeholder consultation among key actors of the carbon market as well as governments. For more information see here., can generate a sustainability dividend at the same time as providing a way to act on climate change.
Beyond Neutral® retail carbon offsets through our Carbon Offset Portfolio. This portfolio is designed to facilitate support for projects that act on greenhouse emissions alone or, preferably, combined with a sustainability dividend. We promote the concept that projects should provide multiple benefits in addition to addressing greenhouse emissions will improve sustainability. Where appropriate, we brief our clients on the offset projects available, provide relevant project summaries and identify the sustainability dividend created through the project. This allows our clients to make an informed decision as to the type of offset they wish to purchase. Beyond Neutral® sources the carbon offsets selected by the client and then retires them on their behalf."Detailed InformationClick on the tabs below for more information:
Summary
Role in the Carbon Offset Market[Q1]Retailer, BrokerMain client base[Q3]business, government, individualsBroker
Broker Information
Types of transactions in carbon credits offered[Q22]- Purchase for surrenderCarbon offsets are purchased and retired from the market by the offset provider.Standard brokerage fees determined by[Q23]- Our brokerage fees vary and are based on time and effort required to arrange as well as the other services being provided as a part of the packageMinimum tonnage required per transaction?[Q25]- NoneCustomer able to retire all or some of the offsets as part of your brokerage services[Q26]- On request for an extra feeIndependent certification and/or third party documentation to prove the validity of all the different offsets that you provide available[Q27]- On requestDocumentation types made available to clients[Q28]- Validation Report – From the Relevant Standard
- Certificate of RetirementIn the context of carbon offsets, this is the act of removing a carbon credit or permit from the market so that abatement cannot be traded any further. Retiring offsets helps to prevent the resale or reuse of offsets that have already been used. /Acquittal
- Certificate of Transfer/OwnershipOffset Products
Offset Products
Price(s) per tonne[Q17]AU$21 - AU$50Project Type(s)[Q26]- WindOffers offsets packaged with other services? (such as footprinting, carbon neutrality etc)[Q10]Yes
[Find out more about project types]Offset Quality
Offset Quality
Offsets generated and sold by Beyond Neutral[Q33a]- Gold StandardA certification standard for carbon offset projects. Initiated by WWF, SSN and Helio International, the Gold Standard for CDM projects was launched in 2003 after wide-ranging stakeholder consultation among key actors of the carbon market as well as governments. For more information see here.Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?[Q16]http://www.beyondneutral.com/the-ultimate-step/carbon-offset-portolio/ty...
Is this organisation third party independently audited for the retirement of offsets and / or RECs?No
[Find out more about issues relating to offsetting]
[Find out more about Certification Standards]Resources
Resources
Do you provide a carbon footprint calculation service for your customers?[Q12]- Yes, personalised assessmentCarbon 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.
- GHG ProtocolSee WRI / WBCSD GHG Protocol
- ISO 14064A global GHG accounting, reporting and verification standard. The goal of the standard is to 'provide a set of unambiguous and verifiable requirements or specifications to support organisations and proponents of GHG emissions reductions projects.'To calculate customer emissions do you apply National Greenhouse Accounts Factors full fuel cycle emissions conversion factors?[Q14]- YesIn 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 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.
- MethaneMethane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas with a GWP 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 potential of about 310 times that of CO2.it breaks down very slowly – over about 120 years
- HydrofluorocarbonsMajor releases of HFCs are from leakage 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 dioxide).
- PerfluorocarbonsMost 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).Other carbon management services[Q11]- Footprinting services
- Advisory services
- Carbon neutrality
- Scoping customer emissions
- Auditing
- Emissions monitoring
- 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
- Carbon emission inventory accounting, management, reduction and reporting services
- AbatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. action plan development, tracking and assessment
- Carbon performance indicator development and assessment
- Renewable energy, land based and climate change technical services
- Accreditation guidance for greenhouse projects
- Climate change related environmental impact assessment input
- Sustainability assessments and reporting
[Find out more about carbon offsetting]Projects
Project Information
Te Apiti Wind Farm |
General Information
This project is not owned by Beyond NeutralPrice per tonne of CO2e[Q24]Prices varied for brokerage depending on the circumstances
Project Type(s)[Q26]- WindQuality
Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- Gold StandardA certification standard for carbon offset projects. Initiated by WWF, SSN and Helio International, the Gold Standard for CDM projects was launched in 2003 after wide-ranging stakeholder consultation among key actors of the carbon market as well as governments. For more information see here.Registry on which project is registered[Q36]- Gold StandardA certification standard for carbon offset projects. Initiated by WWF, SSN and Helio International, the Gold Standard for CDM projects was launched in 2003 after wide-ranging stakeholder consultation among key actors of the carbon market as well as governments. For more information see here. RegistryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them on request by the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Registry transaction screenshot view
- Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)Contact Details
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
Beyond Neutral
www.beyondneutral.com
+61 2 6249 7209
GPO Box 1584 Canberra ACT 2601Information Submitted by Beyond Neutral on 9 October 2009
