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.
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.
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?
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.
