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Garnaut Review Draft Report: Climate Positive Summary
Written by Nick Witherow, Carbon Manager, Climate Positive.
The Garnaut Review released its draft report on Friday 4th July. The following week Professor Garnaut took his draft report onto the road, and in a series of public forums, presented the preliminary findings of the review and took questions from the floor.
World Environment Day - Brendan Condon's address
Brendan Condon - Managing Director of Climate Positive's World Environment Day address at the St Kilda Town Hall
Of his own tree will, one man grows back to the future
From: The Age Online
Steve Waldon February 11, 2008
HP unveils carbon-offset scheme
From: Computer Reseller News Australia
By Fran Foo | February 12, 2008HEWLETT-Packard has launched a unique carbon-offset program in Australia, giving printer buyers a chance to tackle climate change.
Getting hands dirty for climate change
21 September 2007
Climate Positive works with our partners to achieve a beyond carbon neutral position.
Climate Positive assists our partners to understand climate change, measure and reduce emissions and offset 100% of residual emissions through purchasing carbon offsets from accredited projects that prevent greenhouse gas release. In addition Climate Positive replants carbon rich ecologically diverse forests on cleared land in some of the highest carbon yield areas on the Australian landscape. These forests are permanently protected and will draw own significant additional carbon from the atmosphere over time.
Climate Positive announces DGR status
19 September 2007
Climate Positive is proud to announce receipt of tax deductibility status (DGR) as of 19 September, via entry onto the Register of Environmental Organisations.
Restoring forests for biodiversity and carbon benefits
18 September 2007
Major global warming alliance invests in accredited emission reduction projects and restores Victoria's majestic tall forest ecosystems
A global warming alliance between not-for-profit group Climate Positive and Mercedes Car Group Australia is setting a new benchmark for emission reductions in the automotive industry.The partnership will see almost 18,000 tonnes of carbon-dioxide offset annually through accredited emission reduction projects, and around 8 hectares of biodiverse forest restored on cleared lands in South Gippsland each year.The first major biodiverse planting of the partnership is happening on Friday, 21 September 2007 at a site adjacent to the Tarra-Bulga National Park in the Strzelecki Ranges."This partnership is setting a strong environmental benchmark because it drives investment in accredited offsets," says Climate Positive director Brendan Condon."The Mercedes contribution will also see an area around 4 times the size of the MCG replanted annually in the highest carbon yield forests in Australia."The Climate Positive biodiverse forests will be rich in biodiversity, habitat values and carbon, and will contribute to regionally significant conservation strategies aimed at recreating corridors for animals to move to escape future climate change."At the planting, Climate Positive staff, local Trust for Nature partners, revegetation company Australian Ecosystems and around 40 staff from Mercedes-Benz and other offset partners, will work together to restore four hectares of Eucalyptus regnans forest," says Condon."These Mountain Ash trees are the tallest on the planet, reaching heights well in excess of 100 metres, and will draw down large volumes of additional carbon-dioxide over time from the atmosphere."Our first planting site is on a property protected by a Trust for Nature covenant, and will build a buffer to Tarra-Bulga National Park."The next planned project for the Climate Positive/Mercedes-Benz partnership is contributing to the Jack and Albert River Restoration (JARR) project in South Gippsland.The JARR project aims to restore 100 kilometres of river frontage, stretching from the headwaters in the Strzelecki Ranges, to the internationally significant Ramsar protected wetlands at Corner Inlet.
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PLANTING DETAILSThe 3.95 hectare site is at Balook in the Strzelecki Ranges, South Gippsland, adjacent to the Tarra-Bulga National Park.The planting will take place on the morning of Friday 21 September 2007.
DETAILS OF CLIMATE POSITIVE/MERCEDES-BENZ PARTNERSHIP
Climate Positive is a not-for-profit organisation which works to educate businesses and households about global warming, reduce CO2 emissions, offset 100% of residual emissions with accredited carbon offsets, replant Australia's majestic forests and inspire action on climate change.As part of this significant partnership, Mercedes-Benz is providing customers with a complimentary Climate Positive accredited offset for the first six months of vehicle ownership for all new Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach vehicles sold in Australia.Climate Positive offsets 100% of these emissions in real time with Greenhouse Friendly accredited emission reductions from a range of quality Australian projects that prevent greenhouse gas release. In addition, for every tonne offset, Climate Positive replants four square meters of biodiverse forest on cleared lands in the Strzelecki Ranges.
New partnership sets environmental standard in automotive industry
6 July 2007Climate Positive and Mercedes Car Group have forged a partnership to raise climate change awareness and reduce the carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions associated with new car sales.Climate Positive is a not-for-profit organisation which works with businesses and households to educate, reduce CO2 emissions, provide accredited carbon offsets and inspire action.As part of this significant partnership, Mercedes-Benz is providing customers with a complimentary Climate Positive offset for the first six months of vehicle ownership for all new Mercedes-Benz, smart and Maybach vehicles sold in Australia.Climate Positive offsets 100% of these emissions in real time with accredited emission reductions, independently verified to reduce emissions. In addition, on behalf of Mercedes-Benz, Climate Positive goes a step beyond carbon neutrality by planting indigenous trees to absorb more greenhouse gases over time.So far this year, Mercedes-Benz has offset 4853 tonnes with accredited emission reductions and supported the restoration of 19,412 m2 of cleared lands in South Gippsland, which will absorb a further 1455.9 tonnes of CO2 over time.Climate Positive Managing Director Brendan Condon said the partnership between Climate Positive, Mercedes and Mercedes' customers was a natural one."Climate Positive provides some of the highest quality carbon offsets available. We offer accredited offsets to achieve carbon neutrality and restore some of the most carbon-rich forest ecosystems in Australia, delivering climate, habitat and biodiversity benefits."We believe the Mercedes-Benz model of partnering with their customers enhances ownership of emissions and understanding of the problem of climate change."Horst von Sanden, managing director for the Mercedes Car Group in Australia, said the partnership with Climate Positive is an important part of the new Carbon Zero initiative launched this week."It's not enough to just talk about the climate problem; we need to be active, engaged and find solutions. We value the Climate Positive approach which is focused on raising awareness, reducing emissions and providing accredited offsets."Our goals are simple: awareness and education. Whilst we continually work to minimise the environmental effect of the cars we build we're encouraging our customers to consider reducing the ecological impact generated in daily life.Mercedes-Benz will invite its customers to use the Climate Positive customised carbon calculator to continue offsetting their emissions beyond the initial six-month period."Naturally, we welcome the wider automotive industry to join this challenge, ensuring high-level accredited carbon offsets are part of their plans, as well."Carbon Zero is a Mercedes Car Group initiative which highlights the company's ongoing global commitment to environmental sustainability, from research and development through to vehicle ownership.Further details: www.mercedes-benz.com.au/carbonzero