"Neco believes Carbon Offsets and Government accredited Schemes are important in addressing climate change through directing of investment into renewable energies, tree planting and other activities. After achieving carbon neutralA voluntary mechanism where an activity, event, household, business or organisation is responsible for no net emissions of 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). and can therefore be declared carbon neutral in that specific area. Carbon neutrality can be achieved by reducing emissions as far as possible (e.g. 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. , purchasing renewable energy) and then purchasing offsets for any residual emissions in order to achieve zero net emissions. economies we should aim to all move towards Impact Positive economies.
Neco believes Carbon Offsets are a valuable tool to move the market towards a more sustainable economy. However, it should be remembered that carbon offsets do not in themselves offer a total environmental solution to climate change and must be part of a balanced solution for any organisation or person.
Neco uses a four stage methodology: Assess, Reduce, Offset, and Influence. Offsetting comes after reducing emissions as much as possible through good environmental practices such as 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. , education and recycling. This in conjunction with influencing supply chains are in Neco's opinion most poignant.
Neco generates and retails Carbon Credits from Australian Government Approved schemes and supplies these to partners and clients, at both consumer and commercial levels. It helps clients either Offset their impacts or become fully Carbon Neutral. "