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 eThekwini Carbon Desk
 
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Welcome to the eThekwini Carbon Desk
 
The eThekwini Carbon Desk is situated within the eThekwini Municipal Energy Office. The primary aim of the eThekwini Carbon Desk can be summarised as follows:
  1. Faciliate the generation of carbon revenue
  2. Prepare industry for anticipated mandatory GHG management legislation
  3. Realise the potential technology and skills transfer through climate change mitigation
 
 
 
 
 
 

 6 Greenhouse Emission Questions for your Business

 

  1. Which activities in my organisation release greenhouse gas emissions?
  2. Which greenhouse gases should I measure?
  3. What information should I collect to calculate my greenhouse gas emissions?
  4. How do I calculate my greenhouse gas emissions?
  5. How do I track my emissions over time?
  6. Should I set an emissions reduction target?

 Tools for Business
Step 1 GHG ReportingUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Folder: Step 1 GHG Reporting
Step 2 Assess Carbon Market PotentialUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Folder: Step 2 Assess Carbon Market Potential
Step 3 Develop Climate Change Action PlanUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Folder: Step 3 Develop Climate Change Action Plan
Step 4 Develop CC StrategyUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Folder: Step 4 Develop CC Strategy
Step 5 Other Reference MaterialsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
Folder: Step 5 Other Reference Materials
GHG Emission FactorsUse SHIFT+ENTER to open the menu (new window).
GHG Emission Factors.pdf

UNIDO
  		 
“Greenhouse gas emission reporting by industries will soon be mandatory in South Africa and non-compliance shall be met by penalties.”
 
Buyelwa Sonjica, Environment Minister 6 Nov 2009 here...
 

 GHG Reporting Video

 Energy Office

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Interested in Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency? Visit the eThekwini Sustainable Energy Forum web page: http://durbanportal.net/energy

 Contact Details

Carbon Desk Manager: Teboho Moshshohi
Tel: +27 31 311 1288
Fax: +27 31 305 2730
Address: 1st Floor, Florence Mkhize Building
251 Anton Lembede Street (Ex Smith Street)
Executive Suite - 1st Floor
Durban; 4001