"Climate Feet’s view of carbon offsetting is that of a viable and affordable way for individuals and businesses to be more involved in taking responsibility and action for their role in climate change. It first, educates about the direct impact on the environment through the examination and calculation of carbon footprints and the amount of CO2eCarbon dioxide equivalentCarbon dioxide equivalent. In order to compare emissions between the six Kyoto Protocol greenhouse gases they have been assigned a global warming potential (GWP) measured in carbon dioxide equivalents to reflect their influence on warming the atmosphere. GWP is a relative scale, where CO2 = 1. The other gases are given a number based on their effect on the atmosphere relative to CO2. For example, methane has a GWP of 21, meaning it has 21 times the amount of heating capacity of CO2.. In order to compare emissions between the six Kyoto ProtocolAn international agreement linked to the UNFCCC and sharing its aim of stabilising atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases, but requiring separate ratification by governments. The Kyoto Protocol, among other things, sets binding targets for the reduction of greenhouse-gas emissions by industrialized countries. It entered into force for ratifying countries in February 2006 and commits developed nations to collectively cut their greenhouse gas emissions by 5.2 per cent of 1990 levels by 2012. Came into force in Australia on 11 March 2008. greenhouse gasesGreenhouse Gases in the earth's atmosphere absorb and re-emit infrared radiation. The Kyoto Protocol lists six major greenhouse gases, which vary in their relative warming effect. The six gases are: carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), HFCs (hydrofluorocarbons), PFCs (perfluorocarbons) and sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). they have been assigned a 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. (GWP) measured in carbon dioxide equivalents to reflect their influence on warming the atmosphere. GWP is a relative scale, where CO2 = 1. The other gases are given a number based on their effect on the atmosphere relative to CO2. For example, methaneMethane (CH4) is a greenhouse gas with a GWP of 21. has a GWP of 21, meaning it has 21 times the amount of heating capacity of CO2.- generated. Second, it provides an opportunity to offset carbon footprints and provide acknowledgement the positive steps taken. Third, from the perspective of Climate Feet, carbon offsets provide the renewable energy industry with the financial support required to develop and implement renewable energy projects that not only reduce greenhouse gas emissions, but also providing necessary infrastructure in developing countries to reduce their dependency on fossil fuelFossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy formed from fossilised organic matter. Coal, oil and natural gas are the most widely used fossil fuels in energy production. Most of Australia's primary energy is derived from fossil fuels. based electricity.
Climate Feet is committed to reducing the environmental impacts of climate change. We provide genuine, verified carbon offsets to individuals and businesses wanting to make a positive environmental difference to their lifestyle and business operations. In addition to our consumer based offset packages, we have a number of commercial offsetting models allowing businesses to offset their various parts of their operations and in particular their marketing campaigns (print and online).
Our carbon offsets are verified under the Voluntary Carbon StandardThe VCS ProgramThe VCS Program includes the standard (VCS 2007) and the Program Guidelines 2007. The VCS Program provides a new global standard and criteria for validating, measuring, and monitoring voluntary carbon offset projects. For more information, see here. includes the standard (VCS 2007Is a certification standard for carbon offset projects. It provides a global standard for voluntary GHG emission reduction and removal projects and their validation and verification.) and the Program Guidelines 2007. The VCS Program provides a new global standard and criteria for validating, measuring, and monitoring voluntary carbon offset projects. For more information, see here. and are sourced from renewable energy projects in developing countries. We hold these projects in high regard as they generate an immediate and long-term positive impact to climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and providing a socio-economic benefit to the projects surrounding communities.
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