The Coalition's proposed Voluntary Carbon Market could provide a number of opportunities for the commercial building sector, says the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA).
Commenting on the Coalition's Climate Change Strategy, announced earlier this week, the chief executive of the GBCA, Romilly Madew, said that a Voluntary Carbon Market would allow the commercial building sector to fully participate in reducing its carbon emissions and be recognised for doing so.
The Opposition proposes the establishment of a government-authorised voluntary carbon market, from January 1, 2010, which would enable the immediate recognition and involvement of individuals and communities, agriculture, various forms of bio sequestration, additional energy efficiency measures by business, and importantly, the commercial building sector.
