Sector leadership

Estimating scope 1 emissions from landfill: The benefits and limitations of the NGER Solid Waste Calculator

Ian Swain February 9, 2024

With landfill emissions often representing the biggest component of local government carbon footprints, more and more councils are seeking a deeper understanding of how waste emissions are generated, calculated, and, potentially, mitigated. When it comes to quantifying emissions from council-owned landfills, there are two distinct approaches commonly used in Australia.

Environmental challenges dominate the top ten risks in the WEF 2024 Global Risks Report

Barbara Albert January 30, 2024

The World Economic Forum has recently released its 2024 edition of the Global Risk Report. The Report examines global risks over one-, two-, and 10-year horizons to support decision-makers in adopting a “dual vision” that considers both short- and longer-term risks. The Report’s short-term outlook is predominantly negative globally, while

The NGA Factors evolution: Embracing the market-based method

Ian Swain January 23, 2024

The National Greenhouse Account (NGA) Factors document released in August last year introduced significant alterations that reflect the evolving landscape of emissions assessment practices. Notably, the changes represent an important move towards greater harmony with the methodologies used under Climate Active, reflecting a greater degree of collaboration and coordination across

Key takeaways for business from the first Global Stocktake (GST) decision of COP28

Patrick Denvir December 19, 2023

Introduction Recap: Climate change is a defining challenge of our time, impacting ecosystems, economies, and societies globally. The Paris Agreement, adopted in 2015, aims to limit global warming to below 2 degrees Celsius, and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The 2015 Paris Agreement

Planting your way to net zero: Exploring Climate Active sequestration guidelines and FullCAM modelling

Ian Swain November 27, 2023

In the ongoing effort to address climate change, there is little doubt that carbon sequestration through afforestation or reforestation can play a crucial role in a multifaceted climate change strategy. This approach involves planting trees and other woody vegetation to absorb and store carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Initiatives to

Navigating the road to sustainable fleet transition

Ian Swain October 18, 2023

In the global pursuit of a greener future, the transformation of vehicle fleets will play a pivotal role. At 100% Renewables, we have been seeing a sharp increase in requests from all kinds of organisations for advice on fleet transition issues, especially with regards to the abatement potential, economic feasibility,