Pangolin newsletter December 2018

News stories


Have a wonderful holiday & safe summer!

All of us at Pangolin Associates would like to thank our clients and partners for their hard work and dedication to sustainability in 2018. We look forward to working with you next year. Have a happy holiday!

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Carbon neutrality accelerates around Australia

More net zero carbon organisations in 2018 – we couldn’t be happier

Carbon neutrality accelerates in Australian organisations (wind turbines, renewable energy)Pangolin has seen a record number of new National Carbon Offset Standard (NCOS) certifications this year, much of it due to our work with iconic organisations such as the Sydney Opera House. We are especially delighted to certify our first school in Queensland,

Corinda State High School in Brisbane. Corinda is currently the only certified carbon neutral school in Australia. Congratulations Corinda!

NCOS completed

Here are a few organisations that we can list now as they have fully completed the NCOS process (wait for it, more coming soon…).

  • Taronga Conservation Society Australia – Taronga Zoo and Taronga Western Plains Zoo
  • FleetPlus
  • APN Outdoor
  • International Lubricant Distributors

Find their stories here on the Federal Government’s website.

Certified NCOS events – it’s also an option 

Increasingly we are certifying events. Here are a few in 2018:

Organisations are driving change in Australia

The climate science is clear and indisputable, and while lacking the policies we so desperately hope for, businesses are not waiting around to make change. We see that more and more climate leadership drives commercial success. Be part of it. Talk to us about what your organisation can do.

Banksia Sustainability Awards turn 30

Melbourne, 29 November 2018

Banksia Sustainability Awards 2018, Melbourne
Banksia Sustainability Awards 2018, Melbourne

The Banksia Sustainability Awards have recognised business leaders for the 30th year – it’s the world’s longest running environmental awards.

Pangolin proudly sponsored Banksia, we ensured this was a certified carbon neutral event under NCOS.

Congratulations to…

Pangolin Associates MD Iain Smale presenting at Banksia Sustainability Awards 2018, Melbourne
Pangolin MD Iain Smale (Photo: Paul Jeffers)

We would like to congratulate all the finalists and winners. Here are a few:

  • Lord Howe Island Board, NSW – Banksia Gold Award.
  • Reef Aid by Greening Australia – Ministers Award for the Environment.
  • Green Building Council of Australia, NSW – Not-for-Profit & NGO Award.

See all the winners and finalists here.

Understand more about carbon reduction actions

Contact us for our plain English guide to carbon credits and carbon neutrality.

A new Pangolin website!

Pangolin Associates website (2018)This year in spring we launched our new website, a fresh new look for Pangolin. It’s still full of practical, need-to-know content, but better. Check it out – it’s easy to navigate, comprehensive, and written in plain language.

Our thanks to those of you who helped with user testing. Your input was invaluable.