Local council offsets fleet emissions and contributes towards tree planting and restoration projects in Australia
Discover how a local council that values the importance of protecting the natural environment partnered with Regenerate Australia to offset its fleet emissions.
The challenge
The Shire of Harvey is a local council based in Western Australia. In 2021, Waste Management Officer for the Shire, Harry Henson, began discussions with Regenerate Australia on offsetting the fleet emissions for the Shire’s previous financial year. It was important to the Shire that the emissions offset from the fleet were directed into native restoration projects in Australia.
“The Shire values the importance of not only protecting the natural environment, but also the people that live in it. This is reflected in the multitude of community development events, planting days, and educational workshops that are run throughout the year.”
– Harry Henson, Waste and Sustainability Officer
The solution
Working together with the Shire using accurate and detailed information, we were able to assist in calculating their fleet emissions. Once we knew the tonnes of carbon that needed to be removed, we were able to assess how they could contribute towards our native tree planting and restoration projects that offer both carbon sequestration and nature positive benefits via our high-value ecological plantings.
The impact
Having chosen to offset with Carbon Positive Australia, the Shire of Harvey was able to support high-value ecological native restoration projects. Their donation to Regenerate Australia funds planting, monitoring, and research that allows us to develop and deliver best-practice planting sites.
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