Governance and regulations are evolving, with increasing requirements for sustainability reports and plans. Carbon credits are at the forefront of this conversation.
Large greenhouse gas emitters are subject to the Safeguard Mechanism and more businesses are now required to make climate disclosures under the Australian Sustainability Reporting Standards. Meanwhile, smaller businesses are also feeling the pressure from stakeholders to make sustainability commitments.
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions across your value chain is one of the most effective ways to tackle climate change. However, some residual emissions will always remain, either because they are technically or economically unfeasible to eliminate. This is where carbon farming plays a crucial role.
If your business owns or has access to suitable land, you may be able to establish your own carbon project and generate carbon credits. By planting trees or increasing soil carbon, you can earn Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs), which can be used to offset your own emissions. These credits can support your sustainability goals or be sold for profit.
Benefits of starting a carbon project
- Meet sustainability goals – Inset emissions, contribute to net-zero targets, and enhance corporate ESG credentials.
- New revenue stream – Generate income by earning and selling Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs).
- Future-proof your business – Stay ahead of evolving environmental regulations and market shifts by securing a position in the growing carbon economy
- Attract investors and customers – Demonstrating climate action strengthens brand reputation.
- Maximise underutilised land – Turn low-productivity or marginal land into a profitable asset.
- Improve soil health – Increase organic matter, enhance fertility, and boost long-term land productivity.
- Strengthen climate resilience – Improve water retention, reduce erosion, and safeguard land against droughts and extreme weather.
- Enhance biodiversity – Create habitats for native wildlife, including pollinators and pest-controlling species.
- Increase land value – Well-managed, carbon-rich land can boost property worth and future sale potential.
- Support local communities – Carbon projects can create employment opportunities and promote economic growth.
At the Carbon Farming Foundation, we work with businesses of all sizes to help them generate carbon credits with maximum co-benefits. Whether you need assistance in assessing the carbon potential of a land acquisition, calculating the cash flow of a carbon project, or conducting a full feasibility assessment, we’re here to support you from the earliest stages right through to credit issuance.
