Zero Emissions Cairns

Countries are doing it.

Corporations are doing it.

Now you can do it too.

Reduce daily costs and benefit future generations.

Benefit your home, business & the planet

We are here to help you get on the path to zero emissions! We’ve sifted through the abundant information available and mapped out a simple, practical process for you to get started with 6 Action Steps.

So find your path to zero emissions here with Zero Emissions Cairns!

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and become recognised for your efforts to reduce carbon emissions as you take the steps and we review your progress.

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to find reliable local products and services that you can support with the added benefit of being more carbon friendly.

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The Biggest Cairns Region Carbon Emitters

Electricity contributes the most to our region’s Carbon Emissions with over 65% being attributed to electricity usage. Commercial and Industrial emissions account for 43% of the regional total.

The next most significant contributor to the Cairns Region’s carbon emissions is transport accounting for almost 30%.

Your Pathway to Net Zero Emissions

The ZEC 6 Action Steps

1. Get Set Up

– Use the Carbon Footprint Calculator
– Sign up to free EcoBiz program
– Browse or apply for ZEC Registry

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1. Get Set-Up

– Use the Carbon Footprint Calculator
– Sign up to free EcoBiz program
– Browse or apply for ZEC Registry

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2. Go Renewable

– Install Solar
– Buy Renewable/Greenpower
– Power Purchase Agreements

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3. Go Electric

– Switch away from fossil fuelled transport
– Convert appliances and tools to electric
– Optimize efficiency of fittings and appliances

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3. Go Electric

– Switch from fossil fueled transport
– Convert appliances and tools
– Optimize efficiency of fittings and appliances

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4. Buy Green

– Reduce, re-use, recycle
– Buy Carbon Neutral Products
– Buy Local and In-Season
– Reduce Meat and Dairy

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5. Carbon Offset

 – Do everything to minimise emissions first
– Calculate residual emissions
– Buy Local Offsets
– Buy International Offsets

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5. Carbon Offset

 – Do everything to minimise emissions
– Calculate residual emissions
– Buy Local Offsets
– Buy International Offsets

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6. Bank Green

– Move your banking
– Move your Superannuation
– Consider your share portfolio

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“Imperfect actions by the majority achieves more than the perfect actions of a few.”

– Harry S Truman

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Carbon Footprint Calculator

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