Offset Emissions
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Primary activity : Project developerThe person or organisation that set up an offset generating project for the purpose of selling carbon offsets and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. , 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$30
Summary
Offset Emissions's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change"Scientists worldwide warn that the excessive levels of man-made Carbon DioxideA greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , 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. (CO2) being released into the atmosphere by individuals, communities and corporations alike are a significant cause of global warming.
Although it is possible to reduce the impact of a carbon footprintA measure of the greenhouse gas emissions attributable to an activity; it is commonly used at an individual, household or business level. It calculates the direct and indirect amount of CO2-eCarbon 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. emissions produced. by implementing environmentally friendly initiatives, these measures only go so far and cannot fully render an entity 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. . The most effective way to become carbon neutral is to plant trees that convert the CO2 to Oxygen (O2). "Detailed InformationClick on the tabs below for more information:
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Role in the Carbon Offset Market[Q1]Project developer, RetailerMain client base[Q3]Business and individualsOffset Products
Offset Products
Price(s) per tonne[Q17]AU$21 - AU$30Project Type(s)[Q26]- Afforestation / reforestation with Australian native vegetation (as opposed to locally appropriate)Project Location(s)[Q27]- AustraliaOffers offsets packaged with other services? (such as footprinting, carbon neutrality etc)[Q10]No
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Offset Quality
Offsets generated and sold by Offset Emissions[Q33a]- Non-accredited forestry offsetsDo you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?[Q16]NoIs this organisation third party independently audited for the retirement of offsets and / or RECs?No
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[Find out more about Certification Standards]Resources
Resources
Do you provide a carbon footprint calculation service for your customers?[Q12]- Yes, link to external online calculatorOther carbon management services[Q11]- Gifts
- Scoping customer emissions
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Project Information
Fleurieu Peninsula Revegetation Project | SA

General Information
[Q22, Q25]Own Project | Appropriate trees are planted (emit maximum O2 for the CO2A greenhouse gas that is produced as a by-product of oil and gas production, burning fossil fuels and biomassBiomass is non-fossilized and organic biodegradable material that can be used as fuel or for industrial production. Most commonly, biomass refers to plant matter grown for use as Biofuels, but it also includes plant or animal matter used for production of fibres, chemicals or heat. Biomass may also include biodegradable wastes that can be burnt as fuel. , as well as from all animals, plants, and a number of other natural sources. 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. is the principal anthropogenic greenhouse gas that affects the earth’s temperature. absorbed) and then offered for a periodic sponsorship to offset an individual or corporations carbon emissions.
Price per tonne of CO2e[Q24]$25 per tonne of CO2A 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. (approximate, based on the sponsorship of one tree in maximum growth phase).
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Afforestation / reforestation with Australian native vegetation (as opposed to locally appropriate)Project Location(s)[Q27, Q28]Australia | SAProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]3,000 tonnes increasing dailyQuality
Date project started to generate verified emission reductions (VERs) / offset credits[Q31]- 1 Jan 2005Crediting period of the project (in years)[Q32]- Approximately 35 yearsAccreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- Non Accredited OffsetsRegistry on which project is registered[Q36]- internal registryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them concurrently at the time of purchase on behalf of the customerRetirement 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]- Improved conditions for native flora, fauna and natural watercourses; Denuded soilContact Details
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
Offset Emissions
www.offsetemissions.com.au
(08) 85547114
Lot 1 Sawpit Road, Hindmarsh ValleyInformation Submitted by Offset Emissions on 9 October 2009




