Decarbonology

Decarbonology Achieves B Corp Certification, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact

Australia – September 6, 2024 – Decarbonology, a leading ESG consulting firm specialising in decarbonisation and carbon capture strategies, has attained B Corporation (B Corp) certification. This prestigious global recognition is awarded to companies that meet the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency, and legal accountability.

The B Corp certification solidifies Decarbonology’s dedication to leveraging business as a force for positive change, ensuring that the company not only minimises its environmental impact but also actively contributes to building a more sustainable and inclusive economy. By joining the ranks of certified B Corps, Decarbonology reinforces its position as a leader in corporate sustainability and sets new benchmark for responsible business practices in the consulting industry.

This certification aligns seamlessly with Decarbonology’s mission "To accelerate the world's transition to beyond Net Zero Carbon emissions”. The company’s commitment is evident in its work advising on major renewable energy, water and waste project across Australia.

Decarbonology's B Corp certification highlights the company’s proactive approach to:

• Environmental Impact: Leading climate action through innovative carbon emissions strategies, supporting biodiversity projects, and advising on sustainable infrastructure.
• Governance: Maintaining high standards of transparency, accountability, and stakeholder engagement.
• Social Responsibility: Fostering partnerships with local communities and supporting Aboriginal corporations in sustainable energy transitions.

About Decarbonology
Decarbonology is an Australian-based sustainability consulting firm specialising in carbon emissions reduction, renewable energy transition, sustainability strategy development and carbon offsets. With a mission to help organisations achieve a low-carbon future, Decarbonology provides expert guidance to businesses, governments, and communities on sustainability and environmental responsibility.

For more information, visit www.decarbonology.com

🌱 Exciting News from Decarbonology! 🌱

We're thrilled to share that we have completed our winter 2024 infill planting for our Wheatbelt Biodiversity Carbon Credit Project in Western Australia. This project continues to increase the biodiversity of the region, to rejuvenate marginal farmland, reduce erosion and provide habitat for WA's precious black cockatoos.

A big thank you to Noongar Land Enterprise Group for providing the seedlings, Workpower for the essential equipment, EMRC - Eastern Metropolitan Regional Council for the inoculated biochar and our dedicated Decarbonology clients and team for their hard work and commitment. Special thanks to Fran Lindel and Tara Graham and their families for contributing.

This initiative is particularly special as it's the first of its kind in Australia, with our carbon credits registered with Verra. Together, we're making a tangible impact on our environment and setting a new standard for sustainability projects in the Australia and investing for our future generations.

Let's continue to work towards a greener, more biodiverse future! 🌏🌿

https://www.decarbonology.com/plant-a-tree

Decarbonology Achieves Certification for Australia’s First VERRA ARR Project – The Wheatbelt Biodiversity Carbon Credit Project

Decarbonology is proud to announce the successful certification of its Wheatbelt Biodiversity Carbon Credit (WBCC) project. This extraordinary milestone marks the registration of the first and only Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) project in Australia to receive VERRA certification, setting a new benchmark in the industry.

VERRA's globally recognised ARR projects restore degraded lands and enhance ecosystem services through tree planting and land management activities, generating high-quality, verified carbon credits by sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide using innovative scientific approaches, ultimately contributing to climate change mitigation efforts.

The WBCC project, spanning over 159 hectares, is dedicated to conserving and restoring biodiversity of the Wheatbelt region while sequestering greenhouse gas emissions. By planting a wide variety of native tree species, Decarbonology is rejuvenating cleared and degraded farmland, restoring valuable biodiverse habitats.

The Wheatbelt region was once a diverse ecosystem, reduced when clearing began in the 1890s with the removal of native species for agricultural development. For some areas, the cumulative degradation over many decades requires a change in approach.

The WBCC project generates carbon credits by removing CO2 from the atmosphere, with the amount of carbon sequestered regularly monitored using scientific parameters and methodologies approved by VERRA's Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and the UNFCCC's Clean Development Mechanism (CDM). It is conservatively estimated that the current plantings will sequester approximately up to 123,310 tCO2-e over an 80-year period, with this amount set to increase as new planting areas are added.

As the first ARR project in Australia to receive VERRA certification, Decarbonology's Wheatbelt Biodiversity Carbon Credit project represents a significant step forward in Australia’s efforts to combat climate change and promote sustainable land management practices. Carbon credits with VERRA certification are internationally recognised and are suitable for international supply chains.

"We are thrilled to have achieved this important milestone with the certification of our Wheatbelt Biodiversity Carbon Credit project," said Dr. Rocio Bona, CEO of Decarbonology. "This project not only contributes to the fight against climate change but also helps to restore and protect the unique biodiversity of the Wheatbelt region. It showcases our commitment to delivering innovative solutions that drive positive change and create a sustainable future for generations to come."

The Wheatbelt is home to Australia's critically endangered plants and animals, some under increasing pressures such as the Carter’s Freshwater mussel. “Protecting Australia’s native wildlife and the habitats in which they live is essential. If we can restore degraded habitat, take carbon out of the atmosphere and create new opportunities with local communities in the wheatbelt – then this is something we can all be proud of” said Non-Executive Director Michelle Rhodes.

Decarbonology, a leading provider of corporate guidance and support for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) investment and sustainable design, is at the forefront of driving positive change and creating sustainable solutions for a better future. The company's successful certification of the Wheatbelt Biodiversity Carbon Credit project exemplifies its unwavering dedication and expertise in environmental conservation and carbon offsetting, setting a new standard for the industry.

For more information about Decarbonology and its groundbreaking WBCC project, please visit www.decarbonology.com

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That is nearly a wrap for 2023. Decarbonology gifted trees to our Clients for the 2024 growing season. 🌳🌳

By planting trees in key we can:
- Support biodiversity
- Remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- Up your impact

Visit us and we will do the planting for you:
https://www.decarbonology.com/plant-a-tree?fbclid=PAAaaIJS_dWx572peY1AuWcdQUBJ6BQn__dxsuUAnFgKvr89k6ugdAJ471Mfo_aem_th_AWBo_OdC-BwaSkI4uYlD8ENsa7qG-MfryA_DUsX7XA2c-hCpnTpavUZvzH2BSqRg9FU

We wish all our Client’s and suppliers a fabulous break with family, friends and loved ones.

Trees are powering through the November heatwave in Perth.

These trees were planted in the La Nina (2021) ……which let them establish prior to the warmer El Niño which started in June 2023.

https://apple.news/AnAzrfR6OTP-8PlXOU6_FcQ

From little things big things grow…
our 2022 plantings are flowering…seed set next..
to out compete weeds…they can do it.

Decarbonology watches Europe closely as they are leading the global challenge ….

Nine Italian cities will participate in the EU Mission for “100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030”: Bergamo, Bologna, Florence, Milan, Padua, Parma, Prato, Rome and Turin.

Much to learn for Australia.

Read more here:
https://netzerocities.eu/

We are ‘lichen’ it - team work covering an estimated 7 percent of the earth’s surface.

A symbiotic partnership of two separate organisms, a fungus and an alga. Although the fungi dominate it is the algae that photosynthesize, pulling carbon dioxide from the air and pumping out oxygen.

Research estimates these organisms date back some 250 million years, however they are feeling the heat from climate change (especially cold-adapted lichens). Current climate change projections outpace many lichens’ ability to adapt….

Algae, mosses, and lichens take up approximately 14 billion tons of carbon dioxide and fix approximately 50 million tons of nitrogen per year.
















Reference: 3 June 2012, Nature Geoscience.

The old wind farm……Australia's first commercial wind farm was established in Esperance in 1993. Here is it is….retired….

The working life of a wind turbine is around 30 years….as larger, more cost-effective units become available, older units become redundant.

Although these were built to minimise the environmental impact….they remain…perhaps that is appropriate for Australia’s first.

We need to plan with the end in mind and be careful with our waste:
- The tower is composed of high-quality steel which is recyclable (paint needs to be removed which is a disincentive for recyclers)
- The blades are fibreglass. In Australia we lack facilities for recycling fibreglass. Plastics in the blades can contain Bisphenol A
- The magnets in the wind turbine generators are made from neodymium and dysprosium (demand for dysprosium is growing rapidly as it is resistant to demagnetisation at high temperatures).

Technology is moving fast…so as we build more renewable industries it is important we see the lifecycle…build local, with the environment and circular economy front of mind.

The old wind farm……Australia's first commercial wind farm was established in Esperance in 1993. Here is it is….retired….

The working life of a wind turbine is around 30 years….as larger, more cost-effective units become available, older units become redundant.

Although these were built to minimise the environmental impact….they remain…perhaps that is appropriate for Australia’s first.

We need to plan with the end in mind and be careful with our waste:
- The tower is composed of high-quality steel which is recyclable (paint needs to be removed which is a disincentive for recyclers)
- The blades are fibreglass. In Australia we lack facilities for recycling fibreglass. Plastics in the blades can contain Bisphenol A
- The magnets in the wind turbine generators are made from neodymium and dysprosium (demand for dysprosium is growing rapidly as it is resistant to demagnetisation at high temperatures).

Technology is moving fast…so as we build more renewable industries it is important we see the lifecycle…build local, with the environment and circular economy front of mind.

Preparing ahead for the summers to come - bushfire planning for Decarbonology restoration projects.