Program Summary Card

 

Issue

Program Rules/Comments

Standards

ISO14065 and 14066

Any other relevant documentation

Nil

Target Audience

Any organisation

Global-Mark output document

Certificate of Approval

Other Global-Mark output document

Certification Schedule

Certificate Validity Period

3 years

Certification Mark that can be used by the Client

Carbon Neutral

Can this mark be used on product?

Yes

Periodicity of Post-certification Reviews

12 monthly

Periodicity of Re-certification Review

5 years

Steps to and Post-certification

 

Application

ü

Document Review

ü

Pre-certification Review

ü

Certification Review

ü

Technical File Review

Nil

Follow-up Review

ü

Post-certification Review

ü

 Carbon Neutral

1         Why Do We Have This Document?

This document describes the Certification Program offered by Global-Mark Pty Ltd to Clients seeking independent audit, verification and third party certification of carbon neutrality.

The program is open to any site, organisation: either product manufacturer or service provider.

This document is subject to change without notice. The latest version is on our web site: www.global-mark.com.au.

 

2         Overview: supports and demonstrates your “Carbon Neutral” status

 

Under the principles of the Kyoto Protocol a number of Greenhouse Gases have been considered and recognised as impacting the earth’s climate.

 

Our program requires organisations to catalogue and summarise the full inventory of the GHG emissions and calculate all their CO2 equivalence.  This should be completed in line with the provisions of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (GHG Protocol) developed by the World Resources Institute (WRI) together with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD).  The quantification process must follow the rules and methods published in the “Australian Greenhouse Office Factors and Methods Workbook” and attachments. However Global-Mark will accept other internationally or Government backed methods of quantification.

 

Under the above protocol, emissions are categorised into 3 scopes:

  • Scope 1: all direct emissions generated by the company (typically petrol, diesel, refrigerant leaks, process waste and emissions)
  • Scope 2: emissions from purchased energy (typically electricity)
  • Scope 3:  emissions from other indirect sources (typically from purchased material, products or services): these emissions are direct emissions of the suppliers/subcontractors and can be controlled by supply chain management criteria requiring these suppliers/subcontractors to also be Carbon Neutral.

Our Certification program requires that Clients follow the ‘operational control approach’ and include emissions from scopes 1 and 2 in their inventory (as a minimum).

 

Today more and more organisations are aiming to minimize their carbon “foot print” and develop sustainability practices and indicators as part of their planning and reporting systems. Our certification program undertakes to:

  • Review and confirm the validity of GHG emission calculations;
  • Review and confirm the carbon management strategies implemented by the organization (based on the hierarchy of control), including:

·         Avoidance

·         Reduction

·         Containment

·         Assessment and,

·         Offsetting (only from recognised and accredited source, refer to State or Commonwealth programs).

 

This approach reviews both sides of the inventory (generation of emissions, reductions and offsets), and importantly provides independent verification so that consumers, regulators and directors can have assurance that claims made are verified and verifiable.

The program is based on key international standards:

  • ISO 14065:2007, Greenhouse gases - Requirements for greenhouse gas validation and verification bodies for use in accreditation or other forms of recognition
  • ISO 14064:2006 standards for greenhouse gas accounting and verification

The program includes a break down and assessment of GHGs including the six gases covered by the Kyoto Protocol, which are measured in carbon dioxide equivalents (CO2-e):

  • Carbon dioxide (CO2),
  • Methane (CH4),
  • Nitrous oxide (N2O),
  • Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs),
  • Perfluorocarbons (PFCs), and
  • Sulphur hexafluoride (SF6). 

 3     Definition

For the purpose of this program the following definition applies (based on the EPA Victoria Carbon Management Principles):

Carbon neutral is a concept where entities measure their full carbon footprint and then implement measures such as energy efficiency, sourcing renewable energy and offsetting residual GHG emissions so that their net greenhouse impact is zero.

 

 4     In Simple Terms 'You will be surprised how effective it is'

In order to make a Carbon Neutral claim, it is important to have a sound and robust inventory methodology which is supported by credible reporting systems.  Once the inventory has been completed, it needs to be converted into CO2 equivalent.  Reduction (preferred) and offset strategies then come into the equation.

 

Because organisations continuously change, their inventory needs to be updated regularly and reviewed. 

Commitment to reducing GHG emissions and sustainability is increasingly important in today’s trading conditions.

 

This program offers a truly independent certification of the claims.

 

The Certification process includes an audit of the inventory, reduction and offset strategies.  Our audits include testing in the field the cataloguing of emissions and contributors.

 

The Certification Mark can be used in promotional material, sustainability report or annual reports to provide further support that the “carbon claim is assured”.

5         Specific Program Conditions

 

  • Compliance with the provisions of the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (GHG Protocol) and the “Australian Greenhouse Office Factors and Methods Workbook” and attachments
  • Acceptable Offset: only from recognised and/or accredited source, refer to State, Commonwealth or other National programs.
  • Certification can only be granted once Carbon Neutrality can be demonstrated.

6              What Documents/Records Are Needed To Understand This Program

 

In order to understand our Program, you should also access and be aware of the following documents:

·         G-00: Welcome Pack

·         MSP-00: Introduction to our Management Systems

·         MSP-01: Nomenclature and Definitions

·         MSP-24 Appeals

7              Schedule of fees 2007/8

 

Activity

Fee in Australian Dollar and

Excl. GST (for Aus-NZ based Clients)

Comment

Application fee

$1000

 

Document review fee

$2000

Off site

Certification review fee

Charged on the basis of $1900 per auditor day

Plus ½ to 1 day for planning and reporting

Durations are dependent on the size and complexity of the company, product or process

Post-certification yearly fee

$2000 per year per site (payable at certification, and thereafter on the anniversary of certification)

Plus auditing time, on the basis of $2000 per auditor day. Plus ½ to 1 day for planning and reporting

Variations to scope of certification, or follow ups reviews fees

Charged on the basis of $250 per hour

Minimum 3 hours for Australian based Clients, 1.5 days for others.

 

Conditions

 

  • Fees are in Australian Dollars, and GST is payable for Australian based clients.  Fee subject to yearly review.
  • This document should read in conjunction with the Welcome Pack, available on our web site: www.global-mark.com.au, which presents the full terms and conditions, certification rules and process, certification programs, and rules governing certification marks.
  • Travel cost and expenses: travel cost and expenses to and from the city where each team member or client manager is based will be charge at cost, unless directly organized by the client.  It is our aim to minimize travel expenses by forward planning, and whenever possible sharing travel with another client (s).
  • Travel time: Global-Mark does not charge for travel time.
  • Variations to scope of certification, or follow ups reviews fees if needed will be charged on the basis of $250 per hour plus GST (minimum 3 hours for Australian based clients, 1.5 days for others)
  • The accreditation levy is charge per year per certificate.  Currently set at $110 per year, per program.
  • Hard copy certificate fee (per Certificate): $40 plus GST.  An electronic copy of your Certificate of Approval will be issued at no cost.  This fee relates to printed copies.
  • This document can be used as a Tax Invoice when making and paying an Application Fee (mentioned above).  Global-Mark Pty Ltd ABN is: 55 108 087 654 

   Client Agreement Form

    Application to Carbon NEUTRAL Program

Your Company Undertakings

This is to confirm that our Company:

  • Wishes to apply for Certification with Global-Mark Pty Ltd.
  • Has read and agrees to comply with the procedures, processes, Terms and Conditions presented in Global-Mark’s document: Welcome Pack.
  • Agrees to pay its bills within 14 days from receipt of an invoice in line with the above mentioned Schedule of Fees, or Fee Proposal.
  • Agrees not to bring Global-Mark into disrepute and to continue to comply with the requirement of the standard to which it seeks or has certification and to provide Global-Mark full access to records, people, processes and systems.
  • Commits to being truthful and transparent in its relationship with Global-Mark, and will advise Global-Mark should any circumstance arise which may affect compliance to the standard to which it seeks or has gained certification.

We are aware that the above mentioned documents are available at www.global-mark.com.au and are subject to change by Global-Mark.

We have read, understood and agree with the Fee Proposal or Schedule of Fees 

Your Company Details

Are you a current Global-Mark Client?

Yes r       No r

Registered Company Name:

 

Trading Name of your Company:

 

Company Registration Number                 (ABN or ACN)

 

Site/Operation (s) seeking Certification

 

 

Your Company People

                                                            Key Technical Contact Person

Name:

 

Position:

 

Telephone:

 

Email:

 

                                                            Financial Contact Person                     As above? Yes r

Name:

 

Position:

 

Telephone:

 

Email:

 

Declaration and Signature

 

I am authorised by the Company applying for Certification to sign this form, and to commit the Company to the Terms and Conditions of the Agreement with Global-Mark Pty Ltd.

  

Signature:____________________ Name of Signatory:_____________________ Date:____________

 

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