offsets Archives - Renew Economy

Quinbrook hopes new software will prevent energy greenwashing claims
Being able to prove green claims is becoming increasingly important as regulators and customers begin to demand evidence.
Rachel Williamson

Nov 1, 2023

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Policy & Planning

A tonne of fossil carbon isn’t equal to a tonne of new trees: Why offsets can’t save us
There is simply no way around it. Avoiding the worst of climate change means stopping the extraction and burning of fossil fuels.
Wesley Morgan

Mar 10, 2023

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Markets

“Failure by almost every measure:” Offsets under fire again after “damning” audit
A theme emerges as NSW auditor-general raises serious concerns about the effectiveness and integrity of the state’s Biodiversity Offset Scheme.
Sophie Vorrath

Aug 30, 2022

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Carbon price slumps, but strong future predicted if offset integrity restored
A leading carbon market analyst predicts a strong future for Australia’s carbon offset markets, if integrity questions can be resolved.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 21, 2022

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“Unsupported by evidence:” CMI slams carbon farming veto powers for minister
A proposal to grant the federal agriculture minister powers to veto proposed carbon offset projects has been slammed by the Carbon Market Institute.
Michael Mazengarb

Jan 31, 2022

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Policy & Planning

A closer look at the Australian carbon market in 2021 – a year of records
We take a closer look at 2021 in the Australian carbon market “by the numbers,” and weigh the implications for 2022 – an election year.
Reputex

Jan 20, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Regulator seeks input into new corporate emissions transparency reporting scheme
Clean Energy Regulator seeks feedback on new scheme to improve transparency around corporate emissions pledges and the use of offsets.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 19, 2021

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Australia’s de-facto carbon price at record high, may reach $50 per tonne
Australian carbon credits tipped to jump to $50 per tonne, riding surge in corporate demand even as federal government sits idle on climate policy.
Michael Mazengarb

Jul 8, 2021

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Renewables

AGL to offer customers carbon neutral options, but coal generators to stay
AGL, the country’s biggest emitter, to offer customers carbon neutral options on all energy products, but won’t fast-track the closure of its coal generators.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 30, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Qantas aims for zero net emissions by 2050, cap emissions at 2020 levels
Qantas will match carbon offsets purchased by customers as part of a plan by the airline to achieve zero net emissions by 2050. But no talk of electric planes.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 11, 2019

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