EnvironArc Design is an Australian based specialist carbon management company, providing specialised technical services, advice and on-going support to organisations, who can then minimise their carbon emissions.
Our trained and accredited professionals assist organisations with greenhouse gas (GHG) emission accounting and reporting processes in accordance with national and international legislation, standards and guidelines.
We use quantifiable emissions reductions with recommended investments that best identify effective offsets.
‘Beyond Carbon’ Conference
As a leading environmental and green building design company, EnvironArc Design was asked to provide a speaker at the LGA ‘Beyond Carbon’ Conference in Adelaide. Stephen Williams, a Registered Architect, Senior Project Manager and a Green Building Council of Australia “Accredited Professional” with EnvironArc Design, spoke to local council representatives about all elements of Green Building Design. A booklet developed for councils by EnvironArc Design was also given out, and free copies are still available for LGA member councils.
ICLEI
EnvironArc Design was the first individual member of ICLEI (International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives). We assist councils who continue with the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia program, which is an innovative international campaign helping local governments and their communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and hence their impact on the environment.
C3 Labelling
The certified C3 labelling system (Calculate Control Cut) is an international system developed by the Nations For Carbon Reduction and Offset.
Accredited international assessors certify organisations which undertake annual independent audits of their greenhouse gas emissions. EMP (Emission Management Plan) are then implemented to achieve short and long term emission reductions and become Carbon Neutral.
Because of our experience and capabilities, EnvironArc Design has become the first Australian company accredited as a C³ Assessor.
Organisations requiring international best practice Carbon Neutral certification can contact EnvironArc Design for further information.
Click here (www.carbonneutral.com.au) to calculate your carbon emissions.
Commissioning Agents
As part of the Green Building Council of Australia “Green Star” rating, EnvironArc Design provides an independent third party commissioning agent service.
GHG Legislation, Standards and Guidelines
EnvironArc Design utilises National and International legislation, standards and guidelines for all greenhouse gas emission accounting and reporting, incorporating:
- Australian Government Department of Climate Change (DCC) (2008) National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting (NGERS) Technical Guidelines 2008 v1.1
- Australian Government Department of Climate Change (DCC) (2008) National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors, Commonwealth of Australia
- ICROA Code of Best Practice
- International Network for Environmental Management, Sustainability Reporting Guide
- PAS 2050:2008; BSI Specification for the assessment of the life cycle greenhouse gas emissions of goods and services
- Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (2000) Good Practice Guidance and Uncertainty Management in National Greenhouse Gas Inventories
- AS 3598-2000 Energy Standards
- GBCA Compliance Technical Manuals for Green Star Accreditation
- Environmental Management Planning (water, waste, pollution, atmosphere, soil, biodiversity)
- ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Development, Implementation and Maintenance
- ISO14040:2006 Environmental management – Lifecycle assessment – Requirements and guidelines
- ISO14064.1:2006 Greenhouse Gases Part 1: Specification with guidance at the organisation level for quantification and reporting
What you can do at home.
- Check your carbon footprint auscalc.footprintnetwork.org
- What Star rating does your home appliances have www.energyrating.gov.au
- Calculate Energy Savings for your home www.saveenergy.vic.gov.au/checkyourhome/challenge
Green Schools reporting.
- Green School 2008 Workshop Notes
- Energy Saving Calculator (23k excel)
- Energy Management Checklist (405k pdf)
Please contact us for more information.
