Explore project types

The types of projects you can undertake to reduce emissions and earn carbon credits are called methods. The methods explain how to carry out project activities and measure the resulting reduction in emissions.

Vegetation

Vegetation projects increase stored carbon in vegetation. Activities could include protecting existing forest or planting trees to establish or re-establish forest.

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Agriculture

Agriculture projects reduce the amount of greenhouse gas emissions entering the atmosphere. Activities could include building soil carbon through changed farming practices or establishing higher quality pastures for cattle growth.

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Savanna fire management

Savanna fire management projects aim to reduce the frequency and extent of late dry season fires in northern Australian savannas. Activities include undertaking fire management activities in Australia’s savanna regions to reduce emissions and store carbon in the landscape.

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Mining, oil and gas

Mining, oil and gas projects redirect and destroy waste emissions from coal, oil and gas facilities. Activities could include capturing, destroying or converting methane gas from coal mines or reducing fugitive emissions from oil and gas operations.

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Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions by upgrading industrial equipment and incentivising energy-saving behaviours. Activities could include reducing energy use in households and businesses or improving energy efficiency in lighting systems.

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Transport

Transport projects improve fuel efficiency and encourage changes in fuel sources.

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Waste

Waste projects reduce greenhouse gas emissions by capturing methane emissions from waste or managing waste streams to reduce emissions. Activities could include reducing the amount of waste in landfill, through composting, resource recovery, or separating organic household waste using dedicated council bins.