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ACCC addresses carbon claims

GreenPower welcomed the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s release of information on carbon offsets claims as another recommendation of the importance of strict accreditation programs for business and consumer peace of mind.

Following a series of consultations with consumer groups, accreditation agencies, offset providers and corporate participants in carbon offset schemes the ACCC released a consumer guidance report as well as creating a handy new “environmental claims” section of their website.

The environmental claims section recognises that switching to electricity officially accredited as GreenPower™—is a recommended way of reducing your carbon footprint.

‘If you pay for accredited renewable energy projects as an offset, you can be assured that a range of important factors have been taken into account. These factors include making sure the offset has not been counted towards other schemes, is permanent and secure.’

GreenPower wins Banksia Award

In 2005, the GreenPower accreditation program was the winner in the climate category of Australia’s top environmental awards.

The Banksia Awards recognise and reward individuals and organisations for leadership and excellence in protecting Australia’s environment.

The award congratulated GreenPower for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and helping Australia adapt to, and mitigate, the impacts of climate change. The award also congratulated GreenPower for being a “unique driver of behavioural change” amongst the other finalists.

Since 2005 the demand for GreenPower has more than tripled and the decision of thousands of Australians to switch to GreenPower has removed millions of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions from our atmosphere.