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15 December 2020 - Media Release
Trailblazing carbon pioneer steps down as Managing Director to focus on regenerative agriculture as Corporate Carbon celebrates 10 years
Corporate Carbon Advisory announced that Matthew Warnken was stepping down as Managing Director at their 10-year anniversary celebration on Friday. He will remain as Chair of Corporate Carbon and will focus on his role as Managing Director of AgriProve – a soil carbon solutions company spun out from Corporate Carbon in 2018 to scale regenerative agriculture.
12 December 2020 - AFRAN Webinar Panel
5 years after the Paris Agreement: Green Growth, a Solution or an Oxymoron?
On the the 5-year anniversary of the Paris Climate Agreement, the Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation (AFRAN) NSW held a webinar discussing public policy aspects (France/Australia comparison, differences in commitments in Australia between the federal level and the different states, etc.), as well as the concepts of decarbonization and carbon neutrality, to assess their compatibilities to economic growth.
Julien Gastaldi, Strategic Development & Origination at Corporate Carbon Advisory Pty Ltd (and our resident French expat) was on the panel.
2-4 December 2020 - CMI 2020 Summit
The Carbon Market Institute (CMI), the peak industry body, hosted the 7th Australasian Emissions Reduction Summit. Hosting around 600 business leaders and professionals, sub-national and national government leaders, the conference was held virtually for the first time.
Corporate Carbon was a gold sponsor of the Summit, providing a virtual booth and a session chaired by Matthew Warnken, MD of our sister company AgriProve. The session Technology Pathways for Soil Carbon and Regenerative Agriculture discussed the solutions needed to store carbon in our soils, tackle agricultural emissions, and increase on-farm productivity benefits at scale.
CMI were delighted with the level of engagement, interaction, exchange and debate at this very first, wholly virtual event. The annual Summit is an important event for Australian business to come together to strengthen ambition and pathways to a net-zero future.
A Brief Tour of Vegetation Carbon Projects
Understanding the values created from carbon projects can create more participation in the sector, which in turn can enable solutions that provide environmental and social co-benefits, among others.
Small-plot Timber Farmers Chimp in Together to Grow Carbon Trade
'Carbon farmers are piloting a system which pools the carbon benefits of trees planted across multiple individuals’ land, making tree plantations viable for farmers and small landowners.'
A fantastic article by Matthew Denholm from the The Australian on carbon farming.
Corporate Carbon Advisory Pty Ltd's director, Gary Wyatt assisted Nigel Miller from Climate Friendly to provide insights to Matthew that have helped this great initiative be communicated nationally.
On Emissions and Beef Cattle: A Carbon Project Developer Perspective
There are a number of ways to look at how and why livestock produce emissions and are often the face of the climate change debate. Rather than taking an extreme perspective on beef cattle, a balanced view may assist us in finding climate solutions that allow us to live a life congruent with nature.
Waste, Jobs and Resources
Learn about the outcomes and co-benefits of a couple of our carbon projects in the resource recovery space.
It truly makes sense to look as waste as a resource.
Circular Cities
Make sure to keep an eye out for our LinkedIn page. During November we discussed the value of cities as an integral part of a sustainable future.
Urban Heat Islands: A Project Perspective on Change
Our team works on a range of projects including improving energy efficiency at building locations across the country.
These project activities assist in reducing heat in the surrounding community, improving air quality and much more.
Carbon projects like this play an important part in our climate goals and ambitions.
Transport Industry Takes Great Strides Toward Zero Emissions
Reducing transport emissions is vital in achieving climate goals. The 'Intermodal Transport Emission Reduction' project uses an innovative approach, at an Australia wide level, to limit emissions.
Projects like this encourage a global transition to cleaner practices and generates environmental and social co-benefits.
Public submission to the Clean Energy Regulator: Proposed Changes to the Audit Framework
The Clean Energy Regulator has asked for feedback on the auditing process for carbon projects. Corporate Carbon’s management team provided in depth details on their experience. Additionally, the team provided suggestions on how to improve the system to enhance carbon project involvement.
Media Release: Support for the Australian Government’s new low emissions package
Corporate Carbon and sister company AgriProve see large opportunities for new technology and new project development that will reduce emissions, draw down carbon out of the atmosphere and create many other positive environmental, economic and social benefits.
Carbon Sequestration in Eungella, “The Land of the Clouds”
Our in-house ecologist, Carolyn Einig explores regenerative agriculture and biodiversity in the north east Queensland region. Her discoveries are promising for carbon sequestration and the potential benefits of regenerative agriculture.
Carbon Sequestration: Biochar
There are a range of methods and techniques to reduce carbon through abatement and sequestration techniques. Our in house biochar expert has sat down for a short interview to explain exactly what it is and why it holds potential for carbon sequestration.
Public submission to the Clean Energy Regulator: Reducing the Risk of Fire and Preserving Sequestered Carbon
The Australian Government is reviewing how project proponents and/ or landholders manage vegetation projects in times of extreme weather events, such as the 2019/20 bush fire season.
Corporate Carbon Advisory have provided a public submission, which can be found on the Clean Energy Regulator’s page. Our main ideas are:
The proactive approach that the government takes in this matter holds benefits and continues to promote the integrity of the Climate Solutions Fund.
Changes to climate and forecasted extreme weather-related disaster events may limit project participant’s control.
CCA recognise the importance of having compliance mechanisms yet believe that adding greater constraints on project participants may lead to negatives, such as less participation. Whereas a fluid, case by case approach may lead to a higher level of involvement, and thereby achieved climate solutions.
Cultural Reflections On Country
Many projects that Corporate Carbon Advisory is involved in have fantastic co-benefits.
In south-west Queensland a community based organisation is providing an on country program based out of Cunnamulla that is providing support for community members.
A Short Overview on Carbon Abatement
One way to stay positive about the environment, when looking at big crises, such as climate change, is to understand some of the reasons behind the issue and some of the solutions that are already making a difference.
Connections: Celebrating World Environment Day and World Oceans Day
Learn about two significant days on the environmental calendar, World Environment and World Oceans Day. Our colleague, Tim de Ridder, reflects on the differences, similarities and connections between Australia and his experiences in India.
Public submission to the Clean Energy Regulator: Technology Investment Roadmap
The Australian Government is developing a national Technology Investment Roadmap that will drive investment in low emissions technologies to strengthen our economy and support jobs and businesses.
Corporate Carbon Advisory have provided a public submission, which can be found on the Clean Energy Regulator’s page. Our main ideas are:
To increase project length periods from 7 to 14 years in order to align new technology trials with projects.
Incorporate agriculture into the road map, specifically sequestering carbon through soil carbon methods and regenerative agriculture.
Public submission to the Clean Energy Regulator: Design of the Optional Delivery Contract Under the ERF
The Clean Energy Regulator has provided a new proposal on the Optional Delivery Contract. Corporate Carbon Advisory have provided a public submission on the proposal, which can be found with on the Clean Energy Regulator’s page. Our main ideas are:
Including flexibility in the process will enable the Regulator to judge cases based on known situations and for specific projects. This may allow the Regulator to keep the best features from the current process instead of removing them based on assumptions of future scenarios.
Public submission to the Clean Energy Regulator: FullCAM Model & Guidelines Update
The Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources is preparing to release an update to the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) for public use from 1 September 2020. FullCAM is used to construct Australia’s national greenhouse gas emissions account for the land sector and must be used for some vegetation method projects in the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).
Corporate Carbon Advisory have provided a public submission, which can be found on the Clean Energy Regulator’s page. Our main ideas are:
The proposed updates are likely to lead to enhanced functionality and may provide great value for project proponents, such as ourselves. This is notably the case for accuracy of model outputs, which are likely to improve.
Allowing existing projects to continue using the current method is a positive that may see greater participation in the CSF in the future. This is due to project’s requirements being considered.
We recommend that to capture the improved functionality and modelling accuracy achieved in the FullCAM update, it may be useful to consider applying the model more widely to projects. For instance, there may be scope to use the model for soil carbon projects.
Public submission to the Clean Energy Regulator: Draft Guidance on Meeting the Regulatory Additionality Requirement
Some states and territories have expressed a desire for companies to meet their regulatory requirements to reduce emissions by undertaking Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) projects as the ERF provides a robust and established mechanism for carbon accounting and emissions reductions.
Corporate Carbon Advisory have provided a public submission on this update, which can be found on the Clean Energy Regulator’s page. Our main ideas are:
The changes will encourage greater participation in the CSF scheme, leading to an increase in carbon abatement.
The proposed new approach is likely to develop a stronger sense of participation between states and territories, assisting in driving ambition in each area to reach climate goals.
We recommend that ACCUs be placed in a new cancellation state, to negate the problematic approach of placing them in a new Commonwealth holding account.
Publishing data on ACCUs moved into this account would provide a high level of transparency through the process, benefiting all.
Soil Carbon Project Receives Second Round Of Carbon Credits
Australia’s leading soil carbon project has been issued with soil carbon credits for the second year in a row under the Federal Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF).
Late last year AgriProve and Soilkee Pasture Renovator founder, farmer Niels Olsen, led the world when they received the first soil carbon credits eligible under the Paris Agreement. Now the project has received its second round of credits for the Grounds Keeping Project in West Gippsland, Victoria.
A Great Time To Farm Carbon
With the next Land Restoration Fund application closing on April 15, landholders are encouraged to get involved and boost their carbon farming programs.
Queensland farmers and graziers have an excellent opportunity to access diverse income streams through the Queensland government's $500 million Land Restoration Fund (LRF), while also improving their productivity and profitability.
Public submission to the Clean Energy Regulator: Proposed Amendments to Regulations Applying to Forestry Projects
Corporate Carbon Advisory have provided a public submission on this update, which can be found on the Clean Energy Regulator’s page. Our main ideas are:
We recommend that water interception requirements are broadened. The initial focus for declaration by the Minister of the five pilot Regional Forestry Hubs is too narrow a more appropriate appropriate initial focus area is the entire National Plantation Inventory regions
Public submission to the Clean Energy Regulator: Consultation Paper A New Approach To Contracting Under The Emissions Reduction Fund- An Option To Deliver
Corporate Carbon Advisory have provided a public submission on this update, which can be found on the Clean Energy Regulator’s page. Our main ideas are:
The bidding behaviour for option to deliver contracts will likely better reflect project costs, as project proponents will retain the upside price benefit should secondary market prices rally.
Option contracts will improve the bankability of the scheme, as finance providers will not have to be concerned about potential future liabilities from out-of-the-money committed volume contracts.
It allows for the development of projects that are not ‘locked away’ from companies wishing to voluntarily purchase and retire ACCUs or who may have a potential future liability under the safeguard mechanism.
It removes the potential the Regulator to enforce contractual damages against a project proponent (especially a landholder) which may adversely impact the perception of the scheme.
Pioneering Project Allows Smaller Graziers To Earn Carbon Credits For First Time
CARBON project developer, Natural Carbon is partnering with cattle station operator, Paraway Pastoral Co and carbon market specialists Corporate Carbon, on a national ‘herd aggregation’ project – giving smaller graziers a first opportunity to participate in the Australian carbon market.
Paraway Leads Drive To Bring Smaller Graziers To Carbon Market
Large-scale cattle station operator Paraway Pastoral Company has spearheaded an innovative plan to allow smaller graziers a foothold in the carbon market.
Paraway has committed 50,000 head from herds at its Rocklands and Tanbar properties in western Queensland to a herd aggregation project with carbon project developer Natural Carbon and marketers Corporate Carbon.
Gary Wyatt, director at Corporate Carbon commended Paraway's 'far-sighted leadership' as creating a pathway for producers with small herds to realise the benefits of carbon farming.
International Environmental Trust Backs Australian Soil Carbon System
The Grantham Environmental Trust has invested in AgriProve an Australian agricultural startup to commercialise soil carbon solutions that improve agricultural productivity while sequestering carbon and mitigating climate change.
The deal between the Grantham Trust's Neglected Climate Opportunities program and the innovative Australian company will be worth AU$2.5 million when fully exercised as part of an initial seeding round of investment.
World's First Soil Carbon Project To Earn Credits Under The Paris Agreement
Today marks an important milestone in the transition of agriculture from a source of greenhouse gas emissions to significant carbon sink.
Corporate Carbon is proud to receive the first carbon credits issued for a soil carbon project under the Emissions Reduction Fund.
