Not All Climate Action Is Equal

For the future of our planet, we must reduce carbon emissions and restore nature. But knowing how to make a positive and tangible impact can be challenging. It is vital to work with an environmental partner, such as Greenfleet, that you can trust to deliver real and authentic action on your behalf.

We encourage our community to reduce emissions where possible, but we know that emissions are still a reality in many aspects of life and business. We must also draw down on carbon already in the atmosphere to protect our climate.

Climate action is not an opportunity to greenwash, extend the use of fossil fuels, or a license to pollute. While we welcome criticism of some types of carbon offsetting schemes, supporting projects with true environmental benefits remains an effective way to manage the emissions we can’t avoid.

With Greenfleet, you can help grow our forests, restore nature, and grow climate hope.

Climate Action With Greenfleet Is Different

Greenfleet is an environmental charity that plants legally protected, native Australian forests to restore nature and remove carbon emissions from the environment.

We legally protect our forests for up to 100 years with an on-title agreement and as they grow, they remove carbon, restore biodiversity, provide wildlife habitat, and improve the quality of soils and water. When you support Greenfleet, you cannot on-sell or trade your carbon offsets. The focus is on environmental action and not the creation of financial or tradeable product, such as a carbon credit.

The forest pictured is Whitehurst, growing on Boonwurrung Country in South Gippsland, Victoria. Restored between 2012 and 2021, the after photo shows ten years of growth.

Greenfleet's Approach

Greenfleet has established, protected, and maintained native biodiverse forests for over 25 years. To ensure we deliver authentic and comprehensive climate action, we have multi-phase verification and protection processes in place. 

  • 100-year protection: Greenfleet takes a long-term approach to climate action, recognising that native forests can take decades to reach their full potential. We legally protect each forest we restore for up to 100 years through an on-title agreement, ensuring it cannot be cut down for any reason.    
  • Carbon Methodology: Greenfleet measures the carbon uptake at our reforestation projects using FullCAM, a model developed by the CSIRO and approved by the Australian Government. This allows us to quantify how much carbon will be removed at each of our projects on behalf of our supporters.   
  • Verification: Our carbon calculations are assured by a Federal Government-accredited carbon auditor, and our work is independently audited by Pitcher Partners.  
  • Ongoing Monitoring: When Greenfleet plants and protects a native forest, it is the first step in ensuring the forest establishes successfully. We have a comprehensive monitoring schedule in place for the first five years of growth and utilise remote and on-the-ground monitoring throughout their lifetime. 
  • Aboriginal Carbon Foundation: When Greenfleet is delivering projects with social and cultural benefits identified by Traditional Owners, we work with the Aboriginal Carbon Foundation to verify these benefits. 
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Greenfleet Project Co-Benefits

  • Wildlife Outcomes

    Wildlife returning to our forests is a clear indication of ecosystems successfully reestablishing. Native birds are often the first to return, and some forests have seen koalas utilising Greenfleet plantings within a few years of growth.  

    As our forests mature, we conduct biodiversity assessments to measure the impact of our work on local flora and fauna. These assessments include wildlife surveys, flora surveys, acoustic monitoring, soil microbiome and health assessments, nesting box monitoring and more. 

  • Regional Investment

    Greenfleet invests over $3 million annually into regional economies through our revegetation operations, contributing to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal SDG 8: Decent Work & Economic Growth.   

    We have staff based in regional areas and wherever we can, we purchase, hire, and source locally, from native plant nurseries, tree planting and restoration specialists, machinery and equipment contractors, and ecological consultancies.   

  • Working With Traditional Owners

    We also support and work with First Nations peoples where possible, one example is Greenfleet’s partnership with the Kabi Kabi Peoples Aboriginal Corporation on the Noosa Restoration and Reconciliation Project. Greenfleet is providing economic support to the Kabi Kabi people through employment opportunities and traineeships that are creating cultural and social co-benefits.  

Working With Greenfleet

It has never been more important to protect our climate, restore nature, and protect biodiversity. We work with hundreds of organisations and thousands of individuals committed to real action that delivers true benefits to our environment.

You can learn more about removing carbon here or contact our Partnerships Team to learn about bespoke options for your business.

Together, we can grow our forests and climate hope.