Environmental Accounting Services

Better late than never! Carly's September roundup offers valuable insights into carbon units, wildlife, and accountability in business practices. Plus, discover fun websites to brighten your Friday afternoon and much more! 👉 https://lnkd.in/g_e3aTv2

What is the difference between the New Zealand ETS and the Voluntary Carbon Market? We unpack it for you in our latest post. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gKJkHCJm

Have you been thinking about coming along to Wao Summit 2024 but you're not quite sure where to start? We've got you covered. Pick a path below and take a look at our handy, dandy themed programmes! Pick a path. Are you.... a) A business owner seeking to transform your approach to commerce and lead with purpose? ➡ You won’t want to miss the Better Business Day - Wānaka and Better Business Day - Queenstown at Te Atamira. b) Perhaps you're passionate about food resilience? ➡ Then Food Resilience Day - Glendhu Bay, Wānaka is for you. c) Working in the building sector? ➡ For the first time, Wao Summit includes a full day programme for building industry professionals that focuses on innovative approaches to sustainable construction and design. Check out Better Building Day - Luggate & Wānaka and Better Building Day - Queenstown. d) Care about our climate, biodiversity and ecosystems? ➡ Take a look at our Climate and Ecosystems programme including Festival of Nature at The Camp - Lake Hawea. e) A member of our community who gives a damn? ➡ We have loads of community events across Summit, including free sessions and the not-to-be-missed What Will 2050 Look Like - Green Drinks at The Rippon Hall. See our Better Communities programme for all the details. f) Based in Queenstown and want to keep it local? ➡ We have sessions Wed, Thurs, Fri covering business, building and sustainable periods. Better Building Day - Queenstown at Sherwood Queenstown. g) Interested in it all? Or consider yourself a climate action hero? ➡ Grab yourself a Full Summit Pass (Better Summit Pass) for $250 + bf and don't miss a thing. Head to www.wao.co.nz/summit2024 for all the sessions, key speakers and presenters, full and day-to-day programmes, and passes and tickets. Thanks to our sponsors Central Lakes Trust, Queenstown Lakes District Council, Otago Community Trust, Wanaka Solar, Queenstown Solar and media partners: Queenstown Media, @1964 mountain culture / aotearoa, @Cruxnz

In response to environmental pressures, Timor-Leste is prioritising innovative governance of its land sector. Our collaboration in designing effective land sector Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) is key to enabling comprehensive international reporting and opening up the potential to access financial rewards for emissions reductions or removals in the land sector. This strategic initiative marks a critical step in achieving a lower-carbon future. Explore our involvement and the project’s impact in our detailed case study. https://lnkd.in/gmah8pkk

At EAS, we embraced the task of creating a comprehensive manual for MLA’s Carbon Edge trainers. Our goal: To provide them with the knowledge and tools to address complex queries about carbon management in agriculture. Learn how we tackled the project and the unique strategies we implemented to make carbon literacy accessible and engaging for trainers and participants alike. 👉 Find out more about our recent case study https://lnkd.in/gt53hiDd

In 2022 EAS supported Vanuatu to complete their Forest Reference Level (FRL). We achieved this by reviewing the outcomes of the National Forest Inventory (NFI), National FRL and National Forest Monitoring System (NFMS) work programmes. We provided advice on how the reports produced by these programmes could be improved, and the detail required to support a successful FRL submission to the UNFCCC. Our team then provided the structure required to align with the expectations of the UNFCCC guidelines for submission of the National FRL and used the outcomes of the completed work packages to produce a draft FRL on Vanuatu’s behalf. We ensured the technical approach undertaken to establish the FRL was consistent with the UNFCCC Warsaw Framework for REDD+, the latest IPCC good practice guidelines including the TACCC principles (Transparency, Accuracy, Consistency, Completeness and Comparability), and guidance and the Government of Vanuatu forest policy and legal frameworks. We are thrilled to see Vanuatu have successfully completed FRL verification through the UNFCCC and have produced a final FRL submission furthering the initial work completed by EAS. 🙌 https://lnkd.in/g6SzJx6d

August was a busy month at EAS and in the world of climate change mitigation. Dive into our monthly round-up where Carly will bring you updates on key developments, note-worthy articles, and crucial information related to climate change mitigation, emissions management, sustainability, and more. In this issue, you’ll find insights from the recent Carbon Forestry Conference in Rotorua, New Zealand, updates on new guidelines from SBTi, and more. Stay connected by following us on LinkedIn and subscribing to our mailing list for timely updates. https://lnkd.in/g6WFM7t7

A groundbreaking report from The Nature Conservancy in Aotearoa New Zealand and Ministry for the Environment | Manatū mō te Taiao, with contributions from Jacobs, Environmental Accounting Services, Anderson Lloyd, and Conservation International, is setting the stage for transformative action in Coastal Wetlands. This report dives deep into the barriers and opportunities for scaling blue carbon restoration projects across Aotearoa New Zealand and proposes innovative solutions to overcome complex policy, regulatory, technical, and legal challenges. With our global expertise in blue carbon projects, GHG inventories, and methodological guidance, Environmental Accounting Services played a key role in crafting this vital report. It’s poised to shape future government policies and steer community strategies for managing coastal wetlands in Aotearoa New Zealand.

Important Update from SBTi: New Technical Publications Released Earlier this month, the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) released a set of technical publications that represent an important step forward in developing the Corporate Net-Zero Standard. This draft standard is anticipated to be available for public review by the end of the year. See https://lnkd.in/epK7JC6C The newly released publications provide detailed insights into various mechanisms for integrating carbon credits into corporate climate strategies. These include Beyond-Value-Chain Mitigation (BVCM), insetting, and neutralisation. While these mechanisms outline potential ways to utilise carbon credits, SBTi underscores that direct decarbonisation remains the foremost priority for achieving science-based targets. This emphasis is vital for ensuring that carbon credits are used to support, rather than replace, direct emissions reductions. SBTi is actively seeking feedback on these publications to refine and enhance the upcoming draft standard. Your feedback is essential in shaping a framework that not only supports effective climate action but also maintains the credibility and integrity of net-zero commitments. We encourage all stakeholders to engage in this feedback process. Your insights will help ensure that the final standard is both robust and practical, driving meaningful progress toward global climate goals. Stay informed about these developments and make your voice heard in shaping the future of corporate climate action. https://lnkd.in/g8png-Rw

Since 2020, Environmental Accounting Services have been supporting the Black Magic Women Cycling Club. It has been fantastic to see this club grow and how the young wahine involved have grown and strived to be the best cyclists they can. This last year was a pivotal turning point where the commitment to club started to be seen in results at racing both at home here in Aotearoa NZ and abroad. Read the President's report in the link below and visit their website for more on the 2025 Campaign. These young riders are truly inspirational. Please consider supporting this club with a donation if you can. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gw67yQGG