Navigating the world of Carbon Offsets
Presented by Paris Nichols, EPA Victoria

The presentation will outline key findings from EPA’s carbon offset purchases made as part of its carbon neutrality in 2005/06 and 2006/07. This includes tips for purchasing carbon offsets and information from the March 2008 update of the Carbon Offset Guide, created in partnership with RMIT.

Reducing your organisation's Carbon Footprint - How going green can impact on your bottom line.
Presented by Marc van Beek, Origin

This session provides valuable insights into Origin Energy’s establishment and management of the Carbon Reduction Scheme and discusses how energy efficiency can reduce costs. Based on Origin Energy’s experience and their customer case studies, Marc van Beek shows that going green means more dollars in the bank.

Selling Shovels In A Carbon Boom
Presented by Jack Holden, Ecos Corporation

There are plenty of “shovel sellers” in the carbon boom. What services and products do you need and what is excessive? How does business tell the reputable from the risky? Jack offers some pragmatic advice for business about navigating the risks and opportunities in an uncertain carbon world.

The future of Carbon Trading: What corporations will have to do
Presented by Terry Quilty, Mtech Australia

'Carbon trading' has evolved to encompass the full range of simple bilateral agreements to emissions trading schemes (ETS). An understanding of these markets and their interaction is essential to develop strategies to take appropriate positions now and in the future. The NZETS and EUETS are compared to illustrate issues relevant to Australasia.

Carbon Neutral and the Carbon Management Principles: the EPA Case Study
Presented by Krista Milne, EPA Victoria

The issue of climate change presents both risks and opportunities for business. Many companies have been approaching EPA Victoria for support and advice on how to manage this emerging issue, especially in the area of becoming carbon neutral. To provide practical support to these companies EPA decided to experience the challenge first hand. EPA went carbon neutral for 2005-06 and 2006-07. EPA has committed to remain carbon neutral into the future.

Practical Steps Too Grow Your Company While Reducing Your Environmental Footprint
Presented by John Mead, Emech

All business activities produce an environmental footprint. Growing a business while minimising it’s footprint is not, as many would contend, an oxymoron. Both objectives have the same common goal, maximise efficiency from every dollar spent. John Mead explores practical strategies which can help your business achieve this common goal.

Reduction in cost of GHG abatement in Australia due to access to international CDM projects
Presented by Marco Stacke, Pacific Hydro

The Australian Federal Government recently set the target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 60% of 2000 levels by 2050. How expensive is it to meet this target? How can short-, mid- and long-range targets be met while limiting the impact on the Australian economy? Are there opportunities out there for cheaper and faster abatement? Marco Stacke explores how access to the UNFCC CDM could lead to a substantial reduction in the cost of emissions reductions in Australia.

The train is leaving... implications for business of the carbon constrained economy
Presented by Dave Sag, CarbonPlanet

With the ratification of Kyoto, Australian business has been handed a golden opportunity to participate in what has been described as potentially the largest commodity market on Earth. Dave Sag, as founder of the world’s leading carbon management company, will explain how you can turn this new global movement to your commercial advantage.

Emissions Trading - Developments in the EU and learning's for the Australian environment
Presented by Marc Barrington, AGL

Discover what the EU emissions trading system looks like and how busineses have responded and have incorporated carbon trading into their activities. Having recently returned from a trip which explored the EU emissions trading scheme in depth, Marc will suggest what Australia should learn from the European experience.

Kyoto Ratification and the Australian Market- Practical Implications and Considerations for Australian Companies
Presented by Tim Hanlin, Australian Climate Exchange

A change of government, Kyoto ratification, a brand new ministry focused on Climate Change and a review to trump the Stern Report. Australia has plunged into the deep end of climate change and international emissions trading - the question is, are we going to sink or swim?

Protecting voluntary actions as additional emission reductions under an Emissions Trading Scheme
Presented by Rob Cawthorne, Carbon Reduction Institute.

Over the last decade Australia’s unwillingness to legislate action against climate change has resulted in the development of effective voluntary reduction mechanisms such as Green Power and the Greenhouse Friendly scheme. Customers of these schemes believe they are making a difference but under the new cap and trade scheme they may simply be helping polluting industries achieve their targets.