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MEASURE YOUR Business CARBON FOOTPRINT

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Understanding how much carbon you produce is the first step in lowering your organisation’s emissions.

When we measure your carbon footprint, we're not just thinking about your emissions. We're thinking about your broader business strategy and objectives. And we’re flexible.

 

We can measure your footprint, then support you to develop an emissions reduction plan and help you deliver it, or we can show you how to measure your own emissions and provide a peer review.

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Business carbon footprint

Your carbon footprint is the total amount of greenhouse gas emissions your business generates in a year.

And with more and more businesses wanting to do the right thing by the planet, measuring and reporting your carbon footprint is the best place to start.  

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mEET THE EXPECTATIONS OF
YOUR STAKEHOLDERS

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Your clients, staff and stakeholders have an increasing expectation that you are taking climate change seriously and are taking action to reduce your emissions.

 

Be proactive and measure your climate impact before you miss out on a contract, tender or before a potential employee chooses to work elsewhere.

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WE'VE HELPED BUSINESSES REDUCE EMISSIONS SINCE 2004

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With offices in Christchurch, Wellington, Auckland, and Tauranga we help businesses in NZ measure their greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) and identify pragmatic ways to reduce them.

 

With almost 20 years’ experience in energy efficiency and emissions reduction, we’ve helped more than 50 organisations measure their emissions and saved over $40,000,000 p.a. in energy costs for a variety of institutions since 2004.

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YOUR PRAGMATIC AND DOWN-TO-EARTH EMISSIONS EXPERTS

 

Our team has worked in large corporates and medium-sized businesses across New Zealand, the UK, and the US. Our blend of technical knowledge and business experience means we understand business, and we take a pragmatic approach.

 

You won’t find us wasting time on the minor stuff, we will focus on identifying the most material issues and opportunities for your business.

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We are an accredited provider to the New Zealand carbon-neutral government program, a long-standing member of Carbon and Energy Professionals (CEP) and we have been an EECA partner since 2004.

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Carbon Neutral Government Programme
Carbon and energy professionals new zealand
energy efficiency and conservation authority
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Looking At certification?

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Getting certified shows you stakeholders that you're doing your bit.

 

Our Carbon Action certification program endorses your carbon measurement and reduction claims, giving you something to show for your actions. â€‹

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Join the future-focused businesses measuring and reducing their emissions

Carbon Certification Program Measure
Carbon Certification Reduce
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Our Four Step Process 

Planning

  • Kick-off workshop

  • Emissions screening assessment

  • Customised workbook for data collection

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Two Weeks

Data collection

  • Activity data collection

  • Coaching and support

  • Data quality checks

  • Emissions calculations​

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Four Weeks

reporting

  • GHG inventory preparation

  • Carbon footprint report with recommended actions

  • Presentation of results and discussion of next steps​​​

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Two Weeks

  • Review of inventory and report

  • External assurance (large organisations)

  • Certification marks​​​​​

  • ​Implementation of reduction initiatives

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frequently asked questions

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How long will measuring our carbon footprint take?

Who do we need to put on the project at our end?

What do we get at the end of measuring our footprint?

What data do we need to collect?

What other services can you offer?

Do you audit or verify Greenhouse Gas Emissions Statements?

We are voluntarily measuring and reporting our emissions - do we need to have our Emissions independently reviewed, audited, or verified?

What’s the difference between an independent review and an independent verification?

What is limited vs reasonable assurance, and which one do I need?

We are mandated to report our emissions and have these independently verified – can you undertake a verification for us?

How comprehensive does our first Measurement need to be?

What are GHG emissions categories?

What is the difference between Scopes and Categories?

Should we be measuring and reporting our emissions every year?

How much do your services cost?

"Lumen were great in helping us assess our GHG footprint. They have worked with multiple companies from the electricity sector, so their vast experience gave us confidence in their services and ensuring we get the tailored service required for Electra.

 

George Gray was flexible and understanding in taking us on the journey. The GHG inventory they produced for Electra set the based for us to achieve Toitū certification. We would definitely recommend Lumen Consulting to all companies on they decarbonisation journey. Thanks Lumen!"

Jeffy Palamattam - Sustainability Lead
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Electra

What our Clients have to say:

Let's Connect

Discuss your needs with one of our Carbon Footprinting experts 

Paul Farrelly Energy and Carbon Consultant

Paul Farrelly

Principal Consultant - Energy & Carbon

Christchurch

 

paul.farrelly@lumen.net

Mobile: +64 21 225 7499

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George Gray Energy and Carbon Consultant

George Gray

Carbon Lead - Energy & Carbon

Wellington

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george.gray@lumen.net

Mobile: +64 27 313 7610

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