Carbon Offset Watch

What is Carbon Offset Watch?

Carbon Offset Watch is the first independent ranking of Australian offset providers. Completed in August 2008, information and products can change - please check for new information from providers and use our tips for buying offsets.

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Climate change threatens Australia's economy, environment and standard of living. We are one of the biggest per person and business emitters of greenhouse pollution in the world.

In addition to government policies to reduce emissions, individuals and business can take further action to become more environmentally sustainable by reducing consumption (energy efficiency, using public transport); buying green electricity and using low emission fuels; and finally purchasing carbon offsets.

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Tips for buying offsets

You need to ask the right questions and get key information before buying carbon offsets
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The Rankings

We have ranked 20 carbon offset providers from 'outstanding', 'good' to 'average'. 30 providers did not respond to our survey; 4 did not provide sufficient information.

To download a presentation on the Carbon Offset Watch Methodology and Results, click here.

Climate Change and Carbon Offsets

Carbon offsetting allows individuals and groups to make an important contribution to the fight against climate change. With the Australian Government likely to only adopt a weak greenhouse target for 2020 under its emissions trading scheme, we will all need to do more.
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The Future of Offsets

With the introduction of an emissions trading scheme in Australia - what is the future of offsets? Will there be enough offsets for the voluntary market? Will the same standards be used? Could there be a bigger role for energy efficiency offsets? Should offset providers develop a new business model?
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