Carbon Neutrality and the National Carbon Offset Standard

In an effort to demonstrate leadership and help mitigate their carbon emissions, a large number of organisations have committed to achieving ‘carbon neutrality’. But with significant changes having occurred in the time since these commitments were made, and a high likelihood of further changes associated with the introduction of a price on carbon, how can these commitments best be met? Issues with previous carbon neutrality claims identified by the ACCC have also resulted in a level of community scepticism in relation to carbon neutrality claims.

It is therefore particularly important that any organisation seeking to claim carbon neutrality is rigorous in calculating its greenhouse gas inventory, transparent in its disclosure, and robust in its selection of carbon offsets. We can assist in stepping your organisation through the government’s new National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS), choosing reputable offsets that meet your organisation’s strategic objectives, or providing verification required as part of your NCOS application.