Heggies’ team of qualified, experienced & independent greenhouse consultants and verifiers offer the following specialist services:
- Guidance on current national and state requirements including the recently promulgated National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting Act 2007 and regulations supporting the NSW Greenhouse Gas Reduction Scheme (GGAS).
- Advise on impending and proposed requirements, such as the Australian Emission Trading System (AETS) and proposed introduction of Early Abatement Incentives and recognition of credible offsets.
GHG Assessments are undertaken for all industry sectors including quantification of sources and sinks, and direct and indirect emissions. In quantifying, reporting and verifying GHG emissions and removals, Heggies applies the most suitable local and international protocols, such as:
- Australian Greenhouse Office (AGO) Factors & Methods
- Australian Standard AS ISO 14064 (2006)
- Greenhouse Friendly™ Methodologies and Guidelines
- Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Approved Methodologies
- IPCC Guidelines for Preparation of National Inventories (2006)
This ensures that GHG assessments are transparent, traceable, repeatable and compliant.
- Reporting & abatement verification are supported for various schemes including National Greenhouse & Energy Reporting System (NGERS), NSW GGAS and Greenhouse Friendly™.
Carbon Audits are undertaken in an informed and responsible manner to meet the Compliance Monitoring & Assurance requirements of both mandatory and voluntary scheme requirements. We also design tailored and cost-optimised GHG Abatement Strategies. Key strengths which support our approach include:
- Knowledge of Best Management Practices for various sectors
- Harmonisation of GHG & criteria pollutant mitigation
- Lifecycle approach to services, products and projects
- Energy Efficiency & ESD focus
We offer guidance on local and international opportunities for carbon offsetting, carbon trading and carbon neutrality achievement.
Climate change presents significant risk to people and organisations. Heggies assists organisations to understand risks and consequences for their customers, clients and stakeholders. Reference is made to recently published climate and associated environmental change projections by reputable organisations such as IPCC and CSIRO.
Heggies’ working relationship with leading legal and corporate accountability firms allow for the analysis of risks and opportunities related to biophysical changes in climate, energy price fluctuations, regulatory changes, litigation, reputation and competitive advantage.
If you would like to receive more information about these services or speak with a consultant, please contact us here.
