Carbon Emissions Exchange
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Return to Summary of all ProvidersPrimary activity : BrokerA broker is an intermediary, who buys and sells carbon offsets on behalf of clients. Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$11 - AU$30
Summary
Carbon Emissions Exchange's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change"The trading of Carbon offsets enables new development to proceed, and or expansion of existing development, while allowing government to respond to concerns regarding climate change and the need for reductions in carbon emissions.
Carbon Emissions Exchange, through its services to buyers and sellers, ensures the integrity of the carbon offsets being traded, and efficient and effective trading in the national and global market place for both parties.
Carbon Emissions Exchange act as agents for buyers and sellers in the Carbon Offsets market, both nationally and internationally. "
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Summary
Role in the Carbon Offset Market[Q1]BrokerMain client base[Q3]Buyers and sellers of Carbon OffsetsBroker
Broker Information
Types of transactions in carbon credits offered[Q23b]- Purchase for surrenderCarbon offsets are purchased and retired from the market by the offset provider.Standard brokerage fees determined by[Q24]- We have a minimum brokerage fee for our services
- Our brokerage fees vary and are based on volumeIndicative pricing[Q25]- 2% for 1,000 offsets
- 1% for 10,000 offsetsHow is the retirement of abatement verified to your client?[Q27]- Registry transaction screenshot view (For example, by email)
- Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Tax Receipt
- 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)Independent certification and/or third party documentation to prove the validity of all the different offsets that you provide available[Q28]- Automatically every timeOffset Products
Offset Products
Price(s) per tonne[Q17]AU$11 - AU$30
[Find out more about project types]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]NoHow does your organisation calculate the amount and price of carbon offset required by customers?[Q10]- Personal contact from clients with specific needs for type of offsetA carbon offset is an investment in a project or activity that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or sequesters carbon from the atmosphere that is used to compensate for GHG emissions from your own activities. For more information see here. and tonnage
- Personal contact from customers wanting the service of carbon footprinting and (generic) offsetA carbon offset is an investment in a project or activity that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or sequesters carbon from the atmosphere that is used to compensate for GHG emissions from your own activities. For more information see here. purchase to achieve carbon neutralityDo you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?[Q16]Information not providedIs your organisation audited by an independent third party for the sale and retirement of offsets and / or RECs?[Q16b] NoDoes your organisation supply National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) or NCOS compliant abatement to customers from 1st July 2010?[Q18] Yes, NCOSThe Commonwealth Government’s National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) came into effect on 1 July 2010 coinciding with the cessation of the Government’s Greenhouse Friendly™ program. It is intended to ensure that consumers have confidence in the voluntary carbon offset market and the integrity of the carbon offset and carbon neutral products they purchase. It provides guidance to businesses who wish to make their organisation carbon neutral or develop carbon neutral products in a way that achieves emissions reductions, through the purchase and cancellation of eligible carbon offsets. More Information eligible offsetA carbon offset is an investment in a project or activity that reduces greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions or sequesters carbon from the atmosphere that is used to compensate for GHG emissions from your own activities. For more information see here. units
[Q19]What evidence of purchase can customers expect to receive when buying carbon offsets from your organisation?- Independent certification and / or third party documentation in relation to the project
- Tax Invoice
- We do not sell offsets, only creditsWhat documentation is available to customers about the carbon offset project/s as part of the education and quality assurance process?[Q22]- Validation Report – From the Relevant Standard
[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]- NoCarbon calculation - methodology, standards or guidelines[Q13]- n/aDo you apply National Greenhouse Accounts Factors full fuel cycle emissions conversion factors to calculate customer emissions?[Q14]-Other carbon management services[Q11]- Advisory services
[Find out more about carbon offsetting]Projects
Project Information
No Project Information has been provided Contact Details
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
Carbon Emissions Exchange
www.carbonemissionstrader.com.au
02 6772 9644 , Mobile 0428 668 708
Laurie Knight PO Box 338 Armidale NSW 2350 AustraliaInformation Submitted by Carbon Emissions Exchange in October 2011
