An uncomplicated carbon management solution for Australian small businesses

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1 An uncomplicated carbon management solution for Australian small businesses

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3 Why Measure Carbon? There are many reasons for measuring and managing the greenhouse gas emissions (or carbon) associated with your business, and here are just a few: Responsible business management Are you an environmentally conscious business? Climate change is one of the biggest issues of our time and if you, like Carbon Planet, are treating it as a serious threat to our way of life, why not start your journey by measuring your carbon footprint. Going green drives innovation and creates value by reducing costs, mitigating risks, increasing market share and enhancing brand value. Satisfy your customers The demand for environmentally friendly products and services is growing exponentially. As a small business, you are almost certainty tied up in the supply chain of a much larger entity that will require you to report your emissions to them, or be asked to submit a new business (or retention) tender to an environmentally conscious corporation. This is especially true when dealing with government organisations. Equally, your retail customers are demanding more from businesses. You can satisfy the environmental demands from your customers and clients by going green. First mover wins Stand out from the crowd and become a leader in your industry. You can give your business a competitive advantage by demonstrating a credible approach to sustainability. Because proper carbon management is typically a saving, not a cost, you don t have to raise your prices to offer green products and services. You can t manage what you haven t measured By measuring the sources of carbon inherent in your business you will also quickly be able to identify key areas to target for increased efficiency, which will lead to lower energy usage, reduced emissions and importantly, lower costs and the mitigation of the risk of electricity price increases. Better now than later Right now, dealing with your emissions is cheap and it doesn t take a lot of effort to be ahead of the curve. It s voluntary, so you can still afford to test different strategies and learn from them without paying dearly for any mistakes. As time goes on, this will change. Increased customer pressure and legislation will make companies scramble to reduce emissions and energy usage, fast. And, when everyone wants something at the same time, it always costs more. At the very least, you can satisfy your curiosity by purchasing a low cost G3MS Lite license today. Carbon Management Software by Carbon Planet Page 3

4 Lite Uncomplicated Software for a Complicated Issue Measuring your carbon footprint Carbon accounting is complicated. Measuring your carbon footprint requires gathering data from every area of your business operations from electricity and water to fuel and waste. Without using the appropriate tools and measuring accurately and consistently, you will expose your business to accusations of greenwashing. So, what is the solution? G3MS Lite Carbon is complicated. In just a few years it s led to a dictionary of new words and ideas, such as CO 2 e, carbon footprint, offsetting and credits, carbon neutral, emissions trading, and a whole lot more. In all this complication, one thing s for sure; whether you re a believer or a sceptic, carbon is impacting your business. G3MS (which stands for Greenhouse Emissions Measure Manage Minimise Suite) Lite is an uncomplicated web-based carbon accounting package designed to measure and report the carbon emissions of a small business. However, G3MS Lite is much more than a simple carbon calculator it is an inexpensive and user-friendly solution featuring powerful and comprehensive emissions data collection, calculation and reporting tools. G3MS Lite is a subset of the functionality of Carbon Planet s G3MS software, which was developed for larger organisations with legislative reporting requirements. However, while simplified for small business, the sophistication of data processing and calculation is the same. Page 4

5 Purpose built for small businesses Many businesses still use complex spreadsheets to calculate their carbon footprint. These can be time consuming and inflexible and time is one thing a small business rarely has. Others use free, but basic, online calculators that do not provide an accurate account of your emissions and do not keep your historical data. G3MS Lite was specifically built for small businesses, and whilst it is far more comprehensive than the free web calculators and less time consuming than a spreadsheet, it is equally easy to use. G3MS Lite is limited to small businesses with a carbon footprint of less than 150 tonnes of CO 2 e*. What does that mean? Here are some estimates. Typical Business Full Time Employees G3MS Lite? Tradesman (eg plumber) Up to 5 Yes Office-based Services (eg accountant) Up to 15 Yes Retail store (eg clothes store) Up to 10 Yes * Carbon Dioxide equivalent There are several different greenhouse gases (e.g. methane) as well as carbon dioxide, and each has a different strength of effect on global warming. The collective effect is measured in CO 2 e units. Carbon Management Software by Carbon Planet Page 5

6 Lite G3MS Lite is carbon accounting Like many standard financial accounting packages, which have been designed to make your business life easier, G3MS Lite offers an intuitive web-based software alternative to time-consuming and inflexible spreadsheets, and is even easier to use than many small business accounting packages. In fact, you can even ask your bookkeeper or accountant to use it on your behalf. G3MS Lite represents excellent value Believe it or not, G3MS Lite is only $99 (inc GST) per annual license. That means for $99 you can measure your annual carbon emissions. No need to spend thousands of dollars on expensive software or rely on clumsy spreadsheets or simplistic web calculators for the first time G3MS Lite makes carbon accounting accessible to small business. Your pathway to carbon neutrality G3MS Lite allows you to upload and store supporting documents conveniently in one place in case you need to have your report independently verified. The reason for wanting verification could be as part of an audit or to comply with the new National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) which will offer a Government approved pathway to becoming Carbon Neutral. Set up is easy and you can manage assessments, check for updates, watch your to do list all from your individual homepage Choose which activities are relevant to your business by simply clicking the box Page 6

7 This dashboard allows you to review the details of each assessment you have started You can easily add data observations for each of your chosen activities and upload supporting documents Once all your data observations have been completed, you can view your final greenhouse gas emissions report broken down by activity Carbon Management Software by Carbon Planet Page 7

8 Lite The Features and Benefits of G3MS Lite Built on experience Founded in 2000, Carbon Planet was one of the first carbon management companies in the world. Carbon Planet has helped hundreds of Australian businesses of all sizes to manage their carbon. G3MS Lite was developed in Australia using the in-house expertise of Carbon Planet s highly qualified and experienced scientists, software engineers, and business analysts. We understand data collection requirements, local and international standards, and the challenges associated with this new industry. In fact, we contributed to the drafting of these standards. Whilst carbon may be new to you, we have built our experience into G3MS Lite so you have an easy, inexpensive way of doing what we do every day. Simple setup G3MS Lite is provided as SaaS (Software as a Service) meaning it s always available from any computer with a modern web browser and internet connection. No installation or additional software necessary! Intuitive workflow G3MS Lite allows your business to delegate the collection of activity data to an appropriate third party, providing a friendly user interface that guides and educates users. Using the system is easy with its intuitive navigation structure, extensive help system, and visual progress indicators as well as other guides that display up-to-the-minute status of any project. Data import capabilities Emissions observations can be imported automatically from PDF files or scanned documents provided by supported suppliers e.g. Qantas Flight Tracker for accurate entry of all your flight data. Simple reporting By purchasing an annual license, G3MS Lite allows your business to maintain historical emissions data, storing it on our secure servers and providing you with a comprehensive emissions history that can be viewed online. G3MS Lite performs all of the necessary calculations, analyses the results, and produces an on-screen report. Secure and verifiable G3MS Lite facilitates the management of secure data entry of business activities. It is a web-based application where data is held securely by Carbon Planet s cloud servers. The secure, web-based environment of G3MS Lite provides an easy interface for your business to enter data and attach scanned documents. The system automatically performs scope completion and data validation. Page 8

9 Training and support Step by Step Instructions G3MS Lite comes complete with step-by-step instructions. It explains how to gather and organise the data, input into the software, and interpret the results. Support support with same-business-day turnaround on most enquiries. Workshops and Training (at additional cost) Customised workshops and training on G3MS Lite are also available at an additional cost. Carbon Planet s E-Library (at additional cost) For an additional fee, Carbon Planet can offer its comprehensive E-Library, containing information regarding the history of the carbon economy, past and current legislative landscape, and global precedence and trends. This pool of collective knowledge is a great tool for your business to utilise. The E-Library is constantly updated and summarised by Carbon Planet s inhouse researchers. Carbon Management Software by Carbon Planet Page 9

10 Lite About Carbon Planet Company Profile Carbon Planet is a global carbon management company. It brings together scientific expertise, industry experience and business insights to deliver an integrated suite of carbon management services including: Audit & Advisory: Greenhouse gas emissions assessment, energy reduction and carbon management services Greenhouse Emissions Measure Manage Minimise Suite (G3MS): A flexible solution, a powerful and full-featured greenhouse gas emissions analysis and reporting tool Carbon Commerce: Carbon origination and trading services. Global partnerships to identify, develop and commercialise quality carbon offsetting projects Carbon Planet is recognised for its transparency and complies with the following stringent international standards and protocols:»» National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Measurement) Technical Guidelines 2008 v1.1»» World Business Council for Sustainable Development s GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standards»» ISO Greenhouse Gases»» World Resources Institute Standards»» Australian Energy Audits Standard AS/NZ 3598:2000. My Carbon Planet : Inspiration, education and facilitation for individuals and the community Operation: Coolenation: Award winning global warming and climate change education programme for primary schools. Page 10

11 Buy G3MS Lite today For just $99 (inc GST) you can purchase an annual G3MS Lite assessment license from Carbon Planet s online shop and put your business on the path to understanding its emissions, greater business efficiency, and, ultimately carbon neutrality. Click on the link below to buy now! carbonplanet.com/shop/g3ms Carbon Management Software by Carbon Planet Page 11

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