Question 1

What does Decarbonology do?

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Decarbonology helps companies measure carbon emissions, undertake full Life Cycle Analyses for products and services, develop emission reduction strategies and provide carbon offsets. We work with you to develop and deliver complete sustainability solutions, decarbonisation and achieve their Net Zero targets.

Question 2

Why should companies report?

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Organisations can no longer afford to turn a blind eye on the climate crisis. Faced with increasing demands from investors, shareholders and customers, it is vital that their path to Net Zero is clear and achievable. From the smallest house to the largest corporation, we all have a carbon footprint which contributes to climate change. Across the globe, climate change impacts all of us and we are fast approaching the point of no return. Collectively, we must take action to turn the tide by drastically reducing our emissions, removing those that are already there, and neutralising those that we cannot avoid.

Question 3

What does achieving Net Zero mean for your business?

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Net Zero is all about balancing the greenhouse gases we produce with those we remove from the atmosphere. It starts with cutting emissions and ends with neutralizing the rest through permanent carbon removals. By setting science-based targets, we pave the way to reduce emissions, align with the Paris Agreement, and secure sustainable growth for your business. Let’s work together to achieve Net Zero and make a lasting impact!

Question 4

How do you begin your journey to Net Zero?

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Your journey to Net Zero starts with understanding your carbon footprint. Have you assessed your emissions baseline? Do you know the potential impacts and costs of inaction? At Decarbonology, we help you measure your footprint and craft strategies to reduce emissions in line with Science-Based Targets. Together, we’ll not only protect the planet but also give your business a competitive edge in a Net Zero world.

Question 5

What’s the first step to achieving Net Zero?

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The first step to achieving Net Zero is establishing your emissions baseline. This means accounting for all emissions across your business, from direct operations to your value chain. With this foundation, we’ll help you set clear goals, create a strategic timeline, and track your progress to ensure success.

Question 6

What types of emission reduction strategies can be used?

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Strategies to reduce emissions may include energy efficiencies, alternate energy sources, engagement from relevant stakeholders in the supply chain, embracing renewable energy solutions as well as investments.  We can assist to offset emissions once all reduction options have been considered to assist your journey to a Net Zero world.

Businesses can help by reducing their own carbon emissions as well as advocating for others to embark on positive change.

Question 7

Why should your business report carbon emissions?

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Reporting your carbon emissions positions your business as a climate leader, attracting ESG-conscious investors and customers. It can lead to energy cost savings, mitigate risks from evolving regulations, and prepare you for international compliance standards. By showcasing your commitment to Net Zero, you gain a competitive edge in restructured supply chains and avoid financial risks tied to non-compliance. Let’s make your business part of the global shift towards sustainability!

Question 8

How can you monitor your progress towards Net Zero?

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Tracking your Net Zero journey is crucial to keeping stakeholders engaged and ensuring transparency. We provide robust, quality-assured data systems to help you report progress, meet sustainability disclosure requirements, and stay on the right path to achieving Net Zero by 2050.

Question 9

‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ ‎ Learn more about Michelle

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Michelle is multi-degree qualified and brings experience across the infrastructure, mining, water and oil and gas industries. She has a significant track record in managing environmental impacts and approvals on state- level projects including working with Main Roads Western Australia and the Public Transport Authority on NorthLinkWA, the Perth Stadium, the Matagarup Bridge and Forrestfield-Airport Link.

Michelle leads our carbon offset projects strategy and certification process. She has managed the Harvey River Restoration project for Water Corporation around the Harvey Dam, planting over 1,000,000 trees. She oversaw the recent carbon planting, and VERRA certification, at Chittering and Gingin for Decarbonology, planting 330,000 trees.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science: Environmental Impact Assessment and a Masters in Environmental Management. As an Infrastructure Sustainability Council (ISC) Professional (ISAP) Michelle delivers sustainable outcomes on projects.

Question 10

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Chris is a nationally recognised leader in sustainable energy, climate change adaptation and carbon management, including life cycle assessment.

He has strong technical and strategic skills gained through his 20 years’ experience in consulting and leading multidisciplinary research and teaching activities.

Chris’ experience extends to industries such as mining, transport, infrastructure, property and agriculture. He has provided corporate level strategic advice on decarbonisation (greenhouse gas emissions management) and climate adaptation to numerous high-profile Australian companies such as BHP, Worley Alumina, Conoco Philipps, Main Roads and Fremantle Ports.

Chris holds a Bachelor of Science and a PhD in Physics and is currently a Professor at Murdoch University.

Question 11

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Cameron has over 20 years’ experience across infrastructure investment, consulting, financial advisory, investment banking, operational and executive management roles both domestically and globally.

Cameron has had a particular focus on renewable energy, infrastructure development, project financing, risk & credit, water, transport, fuel terminals and ports. Most of the infrastructure projects have had significant interaction between the Federal, State, Local Government and the private sector.

Cameron was previously CEO of a North German biofuel & energy company, a Founder of the European Algae & Biomass Association and co-wrote the 2018 Lithium Valley report for the Federal Government. Cameron is a Founder and Vice Chairman of Lithium Valley, Foundation member of the Australia Microgrid Centre of Excellence and is a Director of companies focusing on carbon emissions reductions, Australian battery cell manufacturing, financing for SMEs and sustainable development.

Question 12

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Shireen oversees the day-to-day operations across a range of functions, including project management, stakeholder engagement, IT and HR.

After a decade of working in agribusiness and commodity trading, she became inspired to find opportunities to combine her interest in safeguarding Australia’s natural capital with her passion for building efficient businesses.

Shireen is excited to be a part of the team steering Decarbonology through this next phase of growth.

Question 13

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Sangay is a multi-degree qualified with a Master of Renewable and Sustainable Energy and has extensive experience in electrical engineering principles, theories and specifications backed by practical field experience with the private sector in Bhutan and the Royal Government of Bhutan.

Sangay holds a Master’s in Renewable and Sustainable Energy from Murdoch University (2022), with a previous bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the College of Science and Technology (2010), Bhutan.

He has excellent academic qualifications and knowledge in climate change subjects gained from the completion of numerous climate change units at Murdoch University including, Greenhouse Gas Reporting & Life Cycle Assessment, Energy Efficiency and Carbon Management.

He has considerable knowledge and work experience on GHG inventory calculation, offset generation and carbon management in Perth, Western Australia.

Question 14

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Sam Nelson has been an environmental accountant and scientific programmer with over 30 years experience in his profession.

During much of that time he has been a consultant working for scientific organisations and environmental management agencies on various data management, water quality measurement and numerical modelling projects.
 
In 1998, Sam developed the first version of the Greenbase environmental accounting software.  He has wide experience in environmental reporting services for many mining and minerals processing facilities in Australia. Sam also has experience as a non-Executive Board member of a biodiesel production company based in India and the UK, GaiaTech Fuels.
 
In 2010, Sam initiated the Australian Institute of Environmental Accounting (AIEA), a professional organisation focused on developing the profession of environmental accounting in Australia.  He has participated in the development of the AIEA since inception.

Sam is a lecturer at Curtin University on Environmental Accounting, Emission Reduction Currency Systems.
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Question 15

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Rocio is an award-winning senior planning and transformation practitioner skilled in strategy, decarbonisation, and climate resilience. She has a wealth of experience working with large asset portfolios in the public and private sectors, nationally and internationally.

Rocio has over 20 years of experience in sustainability and ESG strategy development and implementation. Her experience includes strategic asset planning, project sequencing, investment decision prioritisation, carbon management and public disclosure.

Rocio has worked with frameworks such as the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Green Star, the Science Based Target Initiative, Climate Active, the Global Reporting Initiative, the Taskforce for Climate-Related Financial Disclosure, the Carbon Disclosure Project, and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting scheme.

With degrees in Architecture, Technology, and Carbon Management, and a PhD in Environmental Design, Rocio brings a structured and pragmatic approach to problem-solving and project definition.

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What’s the first step to achieving Net Zero?

What types of emission reduction strategies can be used?

Why should your business report carbon emissions?

How can you monitor your progress towards Net Zero?

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