Carbon Neutral, Emissions Trading, GHG Inventory... What does it all mean for your organisation?

Carbon Management is now something that every business must consider in their business and ongoing management approach. This session is essential for any organisation who has not yet considered, or begun to address, what carbon management will mean to them. This sessions will cover the basics of what a GHG inventory is, how it is developed and what reporting will be required of business by government going forward. It will also cover what emissions trading is and how Australia’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme will impact you. Finally the session will provide guidance on taking your first steps towards developing an essential and robust carbon management strategy.

Trainer:

Geoff Latimer - National General Manager, SIA

Geoff Latimer

Geoff Latimer has over two decades of experience in the environment sector both in commercial and Government roles. Geoff’s experience in carbon management is extensive, having established EPA’s climate change policy and advisory capacity in his 10 years there.

Through and Australian-first pilot project with over 70 of the biggest firms in Australia in 2005, Geoff was able to demonstrate a workable approach to transparent public disclosure of greenhouse gas emission data, which drove the formation of mandatory national reporting (NGERS).

As an experienced carbon professional Geoff has dealt with all levels of strategy, policy and advisory services and has played a high profile role nationally in developing Australia’s carbon market.

Carbon Management 101 Brisbane.pdf