Climate Friendly

  • 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.    Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$21 - AU$50+

    Summary

    Climate Friendly's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change

    "Offsets are critically important as they directly fund effective global reductions in emissions that would not otherwise occur. We offer offsets only from renewable energy projects in developing economies (where the emissions reductions are genuinely additional) as we believe this is the best way to keep carbon where it belongs, in the ground.
    Climate Friendly's carbon management model is three-fold: Measure, Offset and Reduce.
    This means each individual, business or organisation should take immediate action to reduce carbon emissions, to offset unavoidable carbon emissions and to support investment in renewable energy. To prevent catastrophic climate change, all such efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions must be undertaken simultaneously.
    Our target markets are: large corporations looking to act voluntarily on climate change; small corporates and SMEsSmall and medium businesses who want advice on how to act; NGOs and governements; and retail customers. In addition, we work on individual events, conferences and tours to help them reduce and offset the associated emissions.
    We believe that the more choices we offer, the more likely people are to take action. And the more action, the better. So we focus heavily on developing innovative products and solutions."


    Detailed InformationClick on the tabs below for more information:

    Summary

    Role in the Carbon Offset Market
    [Q1]Retailer
    Main client base
    [Q3]Corporates, SMEs, Retail Consumers, NGOs and Governments

    Offset Products

    Offset Products

    Price(s) per tonne
    [Q17]AU$21 - AU$50+
    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Wind
    - Biomass
    Offers 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 Climate Friendly
    [Q33a]- 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.
    - 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.
    - Voluntary Carbon StandardThe 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.
    Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?
    [Q16]

    www.climatefriendly.com/quality-assurance

    Is this organisation third party independently audited for the retirement of offsets and / or RECs?
    - Retirement of RECS
    - Retirement of offsets

    [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, our own online calculator
    - Yes, personalised assessment
    Carbon 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.'
    - IPCCIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is an international scientific panel which informs the UNFCCC approximately every 5 years with the latest scientific, technical and socio-economic evidence on climate change. With representatives from 130 nations it is the world's pre-eminent scientific advisory body on climate change.
    - DEFRAUK Government Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. For more information see here.
    To calculate customer emissions do you apply National Greenhouse Accounts Factors full fuel cycle emissions conversion factors?
    [Q14]- Yes
    In 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
    - Gifts
    - Scoping customer emissions

    [Find out more about carbon offsetting]

    Projects

    Project Information

    Huadian Ningxia Ningdong Yangjiayao 45MW Wind-farm Project | Wind Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Gold Standard

    General Information

    This project is not owned by Climate Friendly
    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    AU $38 (ex.GST)

    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Wind

    Quality

    Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009
    [Q33a]- 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.
    - 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]- 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. Registry
    - 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
    Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q37]- We retire them (later) in lump sum batches on behalf of the customer
    Retirement 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)

    Kangwal Biomass in Thailand | Biomass Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS)

    General Information

    This project is not owned by Climate Friendly
    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    AU $26 (ex. GST)

    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Biomass

    Quality

    Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009
    [Q33a]- Voluntary Carbon StandardThe 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.
    Registry on which project is registered
    [Q36]- VCSThe 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. Registry
    - Markit Envronmental Registry
    Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q37]- We retire them (later) in lump sum batches on behalf of the customer
    Retirement 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)

    GFL Wind Farm in Gudhepanchgani | Wind Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS)

    General Information

    This project is not owned by Climate Friendly
    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    AU$26 (ex GST)

    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Wind

    Quality

    Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009
    [Q33a]- 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.
    - Voluntary Carbon StandardThe 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.
    Registry on which project is registered
    [Q36]- VCSThe 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. Registry
    Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q37]- We retire them (later) in lump sum batches on behalf of the customer
    Retirement 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)

    Anemon Intepe Windfarm | Wind Gold Standard

    General Information

    This project is not owned by Climate Friendly
    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    AU$38 (Exc GST)

    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Wind
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29]74,701 tCO2-eq/year and 1,494,020 tCO2-eq over the 20 year life of the project.

    Quality

    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. Registry
    Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q37]- We retire them (later) in lump sum batches on behalf of the customer
    Retirement 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 contributes significantly to the region’s sustainable development. The specific goals for the project are to: · reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in Turkey by replacing fossil fuel power generation. · contribute to the development of the wind energy sector in Turkey. · create local employment both during the construction and the operational phase. In Turkey the unemployment level is approximately 11%2 the project will have a positive impact on local employment. For the operation of the wind farm 9 people will be employed and 8 of them will be trained. · contribute to the local economy since the cables, transformer, masts, blades and construction equipments are procured locally. · contribute to the reduction of pollutants such as sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particles resulting from electricity generation from fossil fuels in Turkey. · reduce the dependency on electricity imports.

    Enercon Wind Farms - 60 MW | Wind Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS)

    General Information

    This project is not owned by Climate Friendly
    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    AU$26 (Exc GST)

    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Wind
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29]101,047 metric tonnes CO2 equivalent per annum, 1,010,470 metric tonnes over the 10 year crediting period of the project.

    Quality

    Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009
    [Q33a]- 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.
    - Voluntary Carbon StandardThe 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.
    Registry on which project is registered
    [Q36]- VCSThe 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. Registry
    Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q37]- We retire them (later) in lump sum batches on behalf of the customer
    Retirement 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 harnesses renewable resources in the region displacing non-renewable natural resources use and ultimately leading to sustainable economic and environmental development. (e.g. increased availability and accessibility of water); reconstruction of a local school by Enercon providing education and employment opportunities for community.

    Hebei Kangbao Wolongtushan 30MW Wind Farm | Wind Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Voluntary Carbon Standard (VCS)

    General Information

    This project is not owned by Climate Friendly
    Price per tonne of CO2e
    [Q24]

    AU$26 (Exc GST)

    Project Type(s)
    [Q26]- Wind
    Project Size (tonnes of CO2e)
    [Q29]59,089 metric tonnes CO2 equivalent per annum, 1,2 million metric tonnes CO2 equivalent over the 20 year life of the project.

    Quality

    Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009
    [Q33a]- 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.
    - Voluntary Carbon StandardThe 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.
    Registry on which project is registered
    [Q36]- VCSThe 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. Registry
    - Markit Environmental Registry
    Process followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market
    [Q37]- We retire them (later) in lump sum batches on behalf of the customer
    Retirement 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]- Wolongtu Wind Farm has the additional benefit of providing much needed energy security to a remote region that previously suffered from unreliable energy sources. It will also contribute to sustainable development of the local community as it reduces air pollutants associated with coal power stations, create employment opportunities during the construction and operation period as well as the local tourism industry.

    Contact Details

    Contact Details

    For more information please contact:

    Climate Friendly
    www.climatefriendly.com
    (02) 9356 3600
    Suite B Level 2 140 William St East Sydney 2011
    Information Submitted by Climate Friendly on 9 October 2009