Zero Carbon Impact
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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. , BrokerA broker is an intermediary, who buys and sells carbon offsets on behalf of clients. Price (per tonne CO2e) : AU$31 - AU$50+
Summary
Zero Carbon Impact's view on the role of carbon offsets in addressing climate change"Climate change is a current global problem which was started by people. It is with people that we can also make a difference to prevent climate change. A quote from Gandhi “We must be the change we wish to see”. You can make that change, we have.
We provide to our valued clients the full range of carbon management tools. This includes measure, goals, avoid, reduce, switch to access and finally to carbon offsetting. We believe that following good carbon management principlesA set of Principles developed by EPA Victoria to guide carbon management strategies. They are, in order: Measure, Set objectives, Avoid, Reduce, Switch, SequesterThe uptake and storage of carbon from the atmosphere. For example trees and other plants sequester carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as they grow, through the process of photosynthesis., Assess and Offset. Find out more about the carbon management principles here. we can make a difference to climate change. These changes will make us “live our life’s to a new lifestyle”.
We prefer to meet with our clients be it individuals, families, small or large businesses to match our services to their needs. This contact can be face-to-face, phone or e-mail but we endeavour to help you make a difference. If you just want carbon credits to offset your emissions we can also just do that with high quality traceable carbon credits
We ensure our processes are transparent and accountable."Detailed InformationClick on the tabs below for more information:
Summary
Role in the Carbon Offset Market[Q1]Project developer, Retailer, BrokerMain client base[Q3]Companies and not for profit for carbon neutralBroker
Broker Information
Types of transactions in carbon credits offered[Q22]- Purchase for surrenderCarbon offsets are purchased and retired from the market by the offset provider.Standard brokerage fees determined by[Q23]- Our brokerage fees vary and are based on volumeIndicative pricing[Q24]- 5% for 10 offsets
- 2.5% for 100 offsets
- 1% for 1,000 offsets
- 0.1% for 10,000 offsetsMinimum tonnage required per transaction?[Q25]- NoneCustomer able to retire all or some of the offsets as part of your brokerage services[Q26]- On request for freeIndependent certification and/or third party documentation to prove the validity of all the different offsets that you provide available[Q27]- Automatically every time
- On requestDocumentation types made available to clients[Q28]- Validation Report – From the Relevant Standard
- Certification Report – From the Auditors
- Certificate of RetirementIn the context of carbon offsets, this is the act of removing a carbon credit or permit from the market so that abatement cannot be traded any further. Retiring offsets helps to prevent the resale or reuse of offsets that have already been used. /Acquittal
- Certificate of Transfer/OwnershipOffset Products
Offset Products
Price(s) per tonne[Q17]AU$31 - AU$50+Project Type(s)[Q26]- Wind
- Avoided deforestation
- Solar
- Biomass
- Micro-hydroOffers 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 Zero Carbon Impact[Q33a]- VER+The VER Plus (VER+) is a carbon offset standard and closely follows the Kyoto Protocol’s project-based mechanisms (CDM and JI). It does not focus on co-benefits. The VER+ standard was developed by TÜV SÜD, a Designated Operational Entity (DOE) for the validation and verification of CDM projects. It was designed for project developers who have projects that cannot be implemented under CDM yet who want to use very similar procedures as the CDM. The VER Plus was launched in mid 2007.
- 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.
- 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.Other offsets generated and sold by Zero Carbon Impact[Q33b]- RECsRenewable Energy Certificates in Australia are issued by the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator. They are equivalent to one-megawatt hour of renewable electricity. RECs can be bought and sold both by electricity retailers and by other businesses in order to meet the legal requirements of MRET.Do you provide quality assurance or technical documentation on your web site or on request?[Q16]http://www.zerocarbonimpact.com.au/22927/index.html
Is this organisation third party independently audited for the retirement of offsets and / or RECs?No
[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, personalised assessmentCarbon 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.'To calculate customer emissions do you apply National Greenhouse Accounts Factors full fuel cycle emissions conversion factors?[Q14]- YesIn 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
- Carbon neutrality
- Scoping customer emissions
- Auditing
- Emissions reductionA measurable reduction in the level of greenhouse gases being emitted by a country, state, organisation or individual. products and services e.g. sale of energy efficient products
- Emissions monitoring
- Measuring and reporting services for carbon abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. projects
[Find out more about carbon offsetting]Projects
Project Information
VERs White Hills - New Zealand |
General Information
This project is not owned by Zero Carbon ImpactPrice per tonne of CO2e[Q24]Price on application
Project Type(s)[Q26]- WindQuality
Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- VER+The VER Plus (VER+) is a carbon offset standard and closely follows the Kyoto Protocol’s project-based mechanisms (CDM and JI). It does not focus on co-benefits. The VER+ standard was developed by TÜV SÜD, a Designated Operational Entity (DOE) for the validation and verification of CDM projects. It was designed for project developers who have projects that cannot be implemented under CDM yet who want to use very similar procedures as the CDM. The VER Plus was launched in mid 2007.
- 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. RegistryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them on request by the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Registry transaction screenshot view
- Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Tax Receipt
- Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)
- 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)
Gold Standard CDM |
General Information
This project is not owned by Zero Carbon ImpactPrice per tonne of CO2e[Q24]Price on application
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Avoided deforestation
- Solar
- Wind
- BiomassProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]Depends on project which client will selectQuality
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.Other accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33b]- RECsRenewable Energy Certificates in Australia are issued by the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator. They are equivalent to one-megawatt hour of renewable electricity. RECs can be bought and sold both by electricity retailers and by other businesses in order to meet the legal requirements of MRET.Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- Will be provided once selected
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. RegistryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them on request by the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Registry transaction screenshot view
- Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Tax Receipt
- Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)
- 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]- Will be project dependant
Gold Standard VER's | General Information
This project is not owned by Zero Carbon ImpactPrice per tonne of CO2e[Q24]Price on application
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Avoided deforestation
- Solar
- Wind
- BiomassProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]VariousQuality
Accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33a]- VER+The VER Plus (VER+) is a carbon offset standard and closely follows the Kyoto Protocol’s project-based mechanisms (CDM and JI). It does not focus on co-benefits. The VER+ standard was developed by TÜV SÜD, a Designated Operational Entity (DOE) for the validation and verification of CDM projects. It was designed for project developers who have projects that cannot be implemented under CDM yet who want to use very similar procedures as the CDM. The VER Plus was launched in mid 2007.
- 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.Relevant third party verification (not accreditation / certification)[Q35]- Will be given on application
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. RegistryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them on request by the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Registry transaction screenshot view
- Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Tax Receipt
- Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)
- 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]- Will be given on project
Te Apiti Wind Farm project - Gold Standard VER - New Zealand | General Information
This project is not owned by Zero Carbon ImpactPrice per tonne of CO2e[Q24]Price on application and volume
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Avoided deforestation
- WindProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]194 kt per year and 980kt for 5 yearsQuality
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. RegistryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them on request by the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Registry transaction screenshot view
- Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Tax Receipt
- Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)
- 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]- Renewable energy which meet Gold Standard VER's requirements
Renewable Energy Certificates | 
General Information
This project is not owned by Zero Carbon ImpactPrice per tonne of CO2e[Q24]Range from $45-55(excluding GST)
Project Type(s)[Q26]- Avoided deforestation
- Solar
- Wind
- Micro-hydroProject Size (tonnes of CO2e)[Q29]UnknownQuality
Other accreditation or certification achieved 9 October 2009[Q33b]- RECsRenewable Energy Certificates in Australia are issued by the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator. They are equivalent to one-megawatt hour of renewable electricity. RECs can be bought and sold both by electricity retailers and by other businesses in order to meet the legal requirements of MRET.Registry on which project is registered[Q36]- RECsRenewable Energy Certificates in Australia are issued by the Australian Government's Office of Renewable Energy Regulator. They are equivalent to one-megawatt hour of renewable electricity. RECs can be bought and sold both by electricity retailers and by other businesses in order to meet the legal requirements of MRET. RegistryProcess followed for retiring offsets from this project off the market[Q37]- We retire them on request by the customerRetirement of abatement verified to your client via[Q38] - Registry transaction screenshot view
- Evidence of registry transaction (For example, personalised account, physical copy of transaction etc.)
- Certificate (with individualised Serial Number/s of abatementA reduction in the amount or intensity of greenhouse gas emissions as a result of actions taken by a company or individual. to cross check at a later date)Ancillary or co-benefits of the project[Q39]- Encourage and expand the portfolio of renewable energy sourcs in AustraliaContact Details
Contact Details
For more information please contact:
Zero Carbon Impact
www.zerocarbonimpact.com.au
0411842925
PO Box 67 MENTONE 3194Information Submitted by Zero Carbon Impact on 9 October 2009
