Effective carbon management is essential to ensuring your business remains competitive in a carbon constrained future. Companies are facing increased pressure from government, customers and investors to disclose emissions, set carbon targets and define their pathway to net-zero emissions.
Our technical experts can assist with all elements of carbon management, from carbon accounting for mandatory and voluntary reporting requirements through to implementation of a comprehensive carbon strategy across your business.
We can assist you develop carbon reduction projects and access funding through government grants and environmental certificates.
Whether you are just beginning your carbon management journey or need detailed technical guidance, our team of experts can assist with your decarbonisation plans.
What can we help you with?
Responding to the challenges in the 21st Century requires powerful business strategy which draws on market leading knowledge of sustainability practices, recognized certification schemes, competitor commitments, and engages with key stakeholders. Northmore Gordon will work with you to develop a carbon strategy which includes:
- Net ZeroNet-zero is a term meaning to get to zero emissions, there is no current standard on what getting to net-zero means. For governments a net-zero target is one that covers all scope 1 emissions in their jurisdiction. For business it usually covers scope 1 and 2 emissions, although some companies also include some scope 3 emissions. The Science Based Targets Initiative is currently working on a standard for companies. More Pathways
- Carbon offsets and renewable energy procurement strategy
- Stakeholder engagement
- Setting emissions reduction targets
- Action Plans
- Risk mapping
The Greenhouse Gas (GHGGreenhouse gases trap heat in the atmosphere. They all have different global warming potentials (GWP) over different time frames, the higher the number, the worse the impact. For simplicity of accounting everything is referenced back to carbon dioxide which has a global warming potential of 1. There are over 200 GHGs listed in the IPCC fifth assessment report, a sample are below. Note that in current carbon accounting standards the 100 year GWP is used. Greenhouse gas 20 year GWP100 year GWPCarbon dioxide CO211Methane CH48428Hydrofluorocarbon HFC-134a37101300Chlorofluorocarbon CFC-1169004660Nitrous Oxide N2O264265Sulfur hexafluoride SF617,50023,500 More) Protocol is the internationally recognized standard for accounting and reporting on GHG emissions by businesses and organisations. Following the GHG Protocol and the complementary ISO Standards – 14064 and 14067, we can prepare your organisation and product carbon footprint, including:
- Scope 1 and 2 Emissions
- Baseline/carbon footprint
- Scope 3 Emissions Assessments against GHG Protocol Corporate Value Chain Standard
- Product Carbon Footprint
- Preparation of GHG Report in-line with the standards
Central to meeting your net zero emissions targets is the identification of carbon abatement opportunities, in energy efficiency, behind-the- meter and grid purchased renewable energy, and use of carbon offsets. Northmore Gordon are experts in evaluating physical and contractual carbon abatement opportunities for your organization, including:
- Energy Efficiency Opportunities review
- On-site renewable energy and energy efficiency projects
- Renewable electricity and gas procurement option analysis
- Greenhouse Gas Abatement Cost Curves
- Capital Planning
Large energy users and corporations have emissions reporting obligations in Australia under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS). These corporations can also report on targets and offsetting of these GHG emissions under the Climate ActiveClimate Active is an accreditation program for Australian companies to certify their organisations, products, services, events, buildings or precincts as carbon neutral. The program is backed and administered by the Australian government. Companies have to measure their scope 1, 2 and material scope 3 emissions, reduce where possible and offset the remainder by purchasing and retiring offsets. Allowed offsets are LGCs for scope 2 and ACCUs, CERs, RMUs, VCUs or VERs for scope 1 or 3 emissions. Annual reporting is required and published on the Climate Active website. Carbon NeutralThe act of offsetting all scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions associated with a product or service. More Standard and the Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) Report. We can work with your business to register for these schemes, calculate your emissions footprint, and procure and retire Carbon Offsets. These schemes include:
- NGERS
- CERT
- Climate Active
- SBTi
The Climate Active Carbon Neutral Program is Australia’s only recognized certification framework for making carbon neutral commitments. Northmore Gordon have the skills and capability to facilitate your organization, product, or event to become certified carbon neutral. This includes:
- Applying for Carbon Neutral certification
- Data Collection
- Technical assessment
- Certification
- Management
Facilitating the purchase of offsets
Carbon Strategy
Not sure where to start? We can facilitate a complimentary carbon health check for your management team to understand where your business needs some extra focus. Give us a call on 1300 854 561 and we can arrange a time for this to be done either virtually or in person.
The setting of targets is just one element of a complete carbon strategy as can be seen in the infographic below.
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