About us
Our mission is to help solve climate change. In doing so, we encourage individuals to take up low-carbon lifestyles and businesses to reduce their CO2 footprint. Contact us for more information.
About Us
Established in 2006, the Carbon Reduction Institute (CRI) is Australia’s most reliable and experienced carbon consulting company.
The profit-for-purpose business services clients in every state of Australia and internationally with its knowledgeable team, headed by Managing Director and co-founder Rob Cawthorne.
By providing straight-forward, low cost and robust processes and support, CRI is committed to helping businesses and individuals take real and effective action to eliminate their impact on the climate.
Why Act Now
As the world’s population and consumption rates continue to grow, the climate crisis will only get worse. Political stalling in Australia has resulted in continued growth in emissions output, further exacerbating the problem.
For now, taking action to curb greenhouse gas emissions is left up to us – individuals and businesses who see beyond the politics and understand there is a good business case for taking action now.
Using a variety of affordable bespoke programs below, from a full zero emissions scheme to a point-of-sale option, CRI will help your business make a discernible difference to the environment today.
Our Full Suite of Services
- Carbon Footprint Calculations
- Life Cycle Analysis
- NoCO2 Certification
- LowCO2 Certification
- Carbon Neutral Product and Carbon Neutral Service Certification
- Carbon Neutral Event Certification
- Make It Carbon Neutral Certification
- Retailing carbon offsets for businesses, governments, local councils, not for profit organisations and individuals.
For more information on our services and how you can become part of the solution for climate change, please visit our Business Certification pages.
Reaping Rewards
Already well over 150 companies from a wide array of industry sectors currently enjoy the benefits of certification in our internationally-recognised NoCO2 program; from hotels and cafes, to fund managers, insurance bodies, wineries and paper merchants.
Even more are reaping the financial rewards of joining our Low Carbon Economy, a burgeoning community of like-minded businesses in which you can source and promote low carbon products and services.
For more information on the above, and how we can assist you to become part of the solution on climate change, please contact us at your earliest convenience.
We look forward to working with you for a sustainable future.
MEASURE
Quantifying the carbon footprint of your business and/or products is the first step that needs to be completed before a credible marketing claim of low carbon or carbon neutrality is made.
CERTIFY
The results of your carbon footprint analysis will help identify the certification options available to your business under the NoCO2 Program, on your journey to becoming carbon neutral.
REDUCE
Once certified CRI will work with your business to identify short, medium and long-term emissions reduction strategies including offsetting unavoidable emissions to meet your carbon reduction commitments.
MANAGE
CRI works with our customers every quarter to monitor the reduction strategies that they have implemented including updating and recalculating their carbon footprint.
COMMUNICATE
Promoting your certification under the NoCO2 Program to your staff, customers and suppliers will assist your business in attracting climate conscious customers, and make your business a leader in social responsibility and communicating environmental action.
At the Carbon Reduction Institute, we believe that being carbon neutral is not only good for the environment but also creates an opportunity for businesses to grow their market share through the promotion of their positive action on climate change. We provide tools and support to our clients so that they make the most out of their carbon neutral status.
If you are interested in becoming a no carbon or low carbon certified business, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
Behavioural Changes
Increasing energy use awareness, recycling, minimizing waste and reducing airline travel are all strategies that can reduce your carbon footprint.
Technological Changes
Emissions and costs can be reduced through measures such as installing timers, energy efficient lighting and appliances, and insulation. See our resource page for emission reduction tips.
Offsetting Emissions
Offset any remaining emissions using verified and environmentally beneficial carbon offsets to become carbon neutral.
