A carbon offset is a project or activity that reduces greenhouse gas emissions or sequesters (captures) carbon from the atmosphere to compensate for the emissions created by your own activities.

Remember that carbon offsets are only part of the solution for tackling climate change - you also need to avoid and reduce greenhouse gas emissions wherever possible.

Greenfleet offsets carbon emissions by planting native forests, which capture carbon dioxide from the environment as they grow.

 

> Click here to find out more about our native forests.

It's very simple to offset emissions with Greenfleet.

If you are an individual click on this link and select the source of emissions you would like to offset (car, flights, scooter, household, etc.). Once you have added all you want to offset today, simply click on "Checkout" to proceed with the payment of your contribution.

The offset donations for cars, households, scooters and motorcycles are based on the average annual emissions for the source of emissions selected. Therefore, the donation covers 12 months' worth of emissions and Greenfleet will send you a renewal reminder at the 12-month anniversary, to make sure you don't forget to renew again.

If you are an organisation you have two options:

1. Click on this link and select the source of emissions you would like to offset (car, flights, scooter, utilities, etc.). Once you have added all you want to offset today, simply click on "Checkout" to proceed with the payment of your contribution.

Note that the offset donations for cars, households, scooters and motorcycles are based on the average annual emissions for the source of emissions selected. Therefore, the donation covers 12 months' worth of emissions and Greenfleet will send you a renewal reminder at the 12-month anniversary, to make sure you don't forget to renew again; unless otherwise agreed with our team.

2. If you would like to discuss a more complicated business offset please call our team on 1800 032 999 (toll free) or submit an online query.

Greenfleet works with private landholders, local and state governments to restore our unique landscapes by revegetating cleared land with biodiverse, native forests. To date we have planted over 500 native forests in every state and territory of Australia (except Tasmania and Northern Territory) and in New Zealand. The forests are located on our own properties, private farms, National Parks, private blocks, Councils' parks and reserves. 

Many of our projects were established to help connect parks and reserves to create wildlife corridors and preserve biodiversity. Although mostly located in rural regions, a number of our forests are also in the fringe of urban environments providing health and recreational values to the local communities.

When a Greenfleet forest is planted on a site, the ownership of the land does not change hands, but we establish agreement with landholders to secure the forest on the land for up to 100 years, with a preference for 'forever' plantings.

 

> Click here to find out more about Greenfleet's native forests.

> Click here to find out more about planting native trees on your land.

At Greenfleet we believe in providing Australians with the most socially and environmentally responsible way to offset carbon emissions.

Greenfleet establishes self-sustaining, multi-species forests. It means that as well as planting trees native to the local area, we also plant a mix of native trees to restore the native vegetation present prior to settlement and land clearing.

Planting a biodiverse mix of native species is the only way to ensure that the resulting forest meet the highest standards of ecological sustainability.

On top of capturing carbon, this approach has a number of extra environmental benefits:

• Biological diversity is improved;
• Habitat for native animals is increased and migratory routes extended
• Salinity can be reduced
• Water quality in catchments can be improved
• Tree roots can bind the soil to reduce erosion.

> Click here to find out more about Greenfleet's native forests.

Greenfleet plants its forests across many different locations as an intentional measure to reduce the risk of relatively localised events significantly affecting our overall carbon stocks.

However, in the event of a catastrophic fire event, if financial resources allow we will take action to accelerate the recovery of the carbon - if that is not possible, then we aim to recover any shortfall in carbon within 10 years.

It is worth noting that Greenfleet monitors the survival and growth of our forests six months after planting and then every year for five years. After that we inspect sites every five years to ensure the forests are being maintained and are on track to achieve projected carbon commitments.

> Click here to find out more about Greenfleet's native forests.

Greenfleet currently uses the Full Carbon Accounting Model (FullCAM) issued by the Australian Department of the Environment to model the carbon uptake of our forest at each planting site. 

Greenfleet has been part of a CSIRO project to update the FullCAM models by providing in-field carbon measurements from our established forests.

 

 

 

Greenfleet uses approved methodologies for calculating the carbon that our forests generate over time and we observe the Forest Practice Codes in each Australian state and territory. One of our methodologies was developed by the Australian Government for the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). 

In addition, we draw upon the methodology outlined by Gold Standard for the Global Goals, an internationally recognised standard designed to accelerate progress toward climate security and sustainable development.  
 
Greenfleet also holds an Australian Financial Services Licence and has some projects registered with the Clean Energy Regulator (which will generate ACCUs).

Greenfleet is independently audited by Pitcher Partners and governed by the Greenfleet Board.

> Relevant methodologies are available on the Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency website.

It costs $15 to offset one tonne of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e). This offset price applies from 1 May 2017.

YES - if you are an individual, your Greenfleet contribution is an income tax-deductible gift or tax-deductible donation. Greenfleet is a registered environmental charity with DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status. To confirm this status please visit the Federal Government's Register of Environmental Organisations.

For businesses the situation is not as clear cut. Offset purchases for businesses and other organisations may be subject to GST, but be deductible as a business expense - please seek your own taxation advice to determine taxation status for your offsets.

Greenfleet does not have any volunteering opportunities available at this stage. We will update this section if this changes.

The Greenfleet team manages most of our fundraising activity.
Greenfleet uses online platforms to collect donations on our behalf (such as Everyday Hero); however these organisations do not undertake phone calls, face-to-face street fundraising, door knocking or other similar activities on our behalf.

No, Greenfleet is not a nursery. We plant trees to restore forests on a large scale. Greenfleet does not sell trees.

We encourage you to plant indigenous trees in your garden. Talk to your local nursery about buying locally native plants for your property.