Carbon, climate and nature
Measuring and managing carbon emissions is a key focus as organisations respond to market expectations |and competitive pressures. Larger businesses also face increasing regulatory scrutiny on climate and nature-relatedrisks. Whether you're just starting out or well on your way, we have the expertise to support you.
Carbon Measurement
Oxygen Consulting prepares precise organisational emissions inventories aligned with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol standards and ISO14064-1:2018.
Our services are tailored to fit your requirements, whether you are seeking a basic greenhouse gas emissions inventory, a comprehensive picture of the emissions associated with your wider value or supply chain, or are looking to meet domestic and/or international climate disclosure requirements.
Carbon Targets and Reduction / Transition Plans
Following your emissions measurement, Oxygen Consulting can help you set science-aligned emissions targets using global best practice frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for target setting.
We develop actionable carbon reduction and transition strategies tailored to your operations, ensuring
alignment with international standards such as and the Transition Planning Taskforce (TPT). These plans
provide a clear pathway to decarbonisation in line with your carbon reduction targets.
Climate-related Disclosures
Leverage our expertise in climate disclosures to clearly articulate your climate strategy, risks, and opportunities, greenhouse gas emissions, and transition plan.
Oxygen Consulting provides a full-service approach including scenario analysis, financial impact assessment, Greenhouse Gas emissions measurement, transition planning, governance integration, capability development, disclosure drafting, and training.
Our approach is tailored to the specific standards you are seeking to align with, such as the New Zealand Climate Standards (NZCS), Australian Accounting Standards Board S2 (AASB S2), International Financial Reporting Standards S2 (IFRS S2), and the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Nature-related Disclosures
Stay ahead of the curve with our nature disclosure services. Oxygen Consulting can help identify your dependencies and impacts on biodiversity and support you to address these within your organisational strategy.
We help you to communicate your nature related risks and opportunities transparently and in alignment with global best practice standards such as the Taskforce for Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and Science Based Targets for Nature (SBT4N).
Carbon Accreditation
Oxygen Consulting offers two tailored carbon management accreditation programmes:
Carbon Efficient: Over approximately 12 weeks, we help clients develop a comprehensive emissions profile (Scopes 1, 2, and 3) aligned with the Greenhouse Gas Protocol and ISO 14064-1:2018 standards. We assist in setting Science-Based Targets (SBTs) and identifying strategies to reduce emissions and enhance efficiency. Our support is customised to your organisation’s specific needs, ensuring capability building throughout the process.
Carbon Neutral: This accreditation programme includes all the features of the Carbon Efficient Programme, with the addition of offsetting residual emissions through the purchase of carbon credits. Clients can choose between native New Zealand forestry regeneration credits (NZUs certified under the New Zealand ETS) and certified Gold
Standard verified emission reductions (VERs) from high-quality international projects.
Both programmes provide tailored approaches that align with your sustainability objectives and are re-validated annually to ensure credible and demonstrable progress.
Case Studies
Trade Me
Carbon Neutral Accreditation
“The Oxygen team have been fantastic partners in Trade Me's carbon reporting enhancements. They're experts in what they do and I'd strongly recommend them to anyone seeking help with their own sustainability journey.”
Raydon Marshall, Senior Management Accountant, Trade Me
Tegel Foods
Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory and Technical Advisory
“Oxygen have a seamless process and the team are highly proficient at what they do.”
Veronica Shumack, Sustainability Program Manager, Tegel Foods
Smartpay
Climate-Related Disclosure
“The Oxygen Team has been and continues to be fabulous to work with. Sarah and Kelly have understood our business, been very supportive, and have worked alongside us as we have navigated our way through this new responsibility. They have become a trusted partner to our business. I would highly recommend Oxygen if you are needing support in this area of your business.”
Cherise Barrie, Chief Financial Officer, Smartpay