The Water and Carbon Group
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Return to Summary of all ProvidersPrimary activity : Project developerThe Project Developer is the person or organisation that establishes a project, by designing, registering, implementing and monitoring the project for the purposes of creating and selling carbon offsets or other environmental credits and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$11 - AU$40
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The Water and Carbon Group's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change"WCG specialise in the establishment of permanent biodiverse forest ecosystems in order to remove 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. from the atmosphere and rehabilitate degraded landscapes.
Our approach tailors each forest to each site's specific micro-climatic conditions. We are able to successfully establish productive biodiverse forests across a diverse range of ecosystems.
WCG's biodiverse approach to reforestationThe reestablishment of forest on land that was previously forested but converted to another use before 31.12.1989. integrated with expertise in water ecology delivers highly valuable environmental outcomes including biodiverse habitat, water quality improvements and carbon sequestration.
WCG deliver services and carbon credits to corporations and government."Detailed InformationClick on the tabs below for more information:
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Role in the Carbon Offset Market[Q1]Project developerMain client base[Q3]Emitters and landholders seeking carbon sequestration and ecological restoration servicesOffset Products
Offset Products
Price(s) per tonne[Q17]AU$11 - AU$40
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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]Information not providedHow 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
- WCG personalise the price, supply and financial structure for each client based on the needs or drivers of the client. Each client and project/s are aligned accordingly to maximise the benefits for the environment and the client.Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?[Q16]available upon request
Is 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?- Certificate for amount 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. purchased
- Independent certification and / or third party documentation in relation to the project
- Certificate of Retirement/Acquittal
- Certificate of Transfer/Ownership
- Serial numbers to identify 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 purchased
- Tax InvoiceWhat 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
- Certification Report – From the AuditorsMinimum tonnage required per transaction?[Q23]-
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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
- WCG provide
-Biodiverse forest establishment project management services
-Biodiverse forest design and forest management services
-Carbon asset audit services
-Forecasts of carbon sequestration yields utilising proprietary biodiverse forestry models and NCATThe National Carbon Accounting Toolbox provides the tools for tracking greenhouse gas emissions and carbon stock changes from land use and management.
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For more information please contact:
The Water and Carbon Group
http://www.waterandcarbon.com.au/
07 3211 9997
Level 12, 239 George St, PO Box 12181, Brisbane, QLD 4000Information Submitted by The Water and Carbon Group in October 2011
