CQ Carbon Network

The CQ Carbon Network (CQCN) project is funded by the Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation and provides leadership, information and facilitation of a proactive approach to carbon emissions in Central Queensland and undertakes an assessment of the implications of climate change on the Central Queensland region.

This is being achieved through RRD maintaining a high profile with relation to carbon pollution and climate change issues and opportunities and developing and supporting proactive industry sector groups that will aggressively pursue ‘green’ business opportunities and influence carbon pollution reduction scheme policy making.

SMEs in the Rockhampton and Central Highlands regions are the primary focus of the CQCN project but it will also include engagement and collaboration with the Gladstone region through Gladstone Area Promotion & Development Ltd to ensure Central Queensland wide coverage and industry engagement through industry sector representation on the CQ Carbon Network committee, e-newsletters and presentations to industry representative bodies.

The project also compliments and includes input from the CQ component of DEEDI’s Carbon outlook initiatives as well as other similar planned Departmental projects through representation on the CQ Carbon Network committee and broadening the programs’ outreach and client base.

The carbon emissions component of the project includes:

• Identifying the carbon programs operating in the region and implementing measures to maximise synergies and minimise duplication though engagement of all organisations involved with delivering or influencing carbon reduction programs;
• RRD leading and championing the development and implementation of a united approach to identify and reduce the region’s future carbon footprint through coordinating industry sector reference groups and carbon pollution reduction programs;
• Undertaking carbon and climate change policy input and influence through strong leadership, advocacy and industry involvement in support of, and on behalf of, the region;
• Identifying and leveraging off major regional events by involving key industry leaders to raise awareness of carbon issues and opportunities and CQCN activities.

The Climate Change component includes:

• Scoping the risks, exposure, vulnerability and opportunities from climate change in the Rockhampton and Central Highlands region for SMEs;
• Developing and championing a collaborative regional approach to managing climate change in the Rockhampton and Central Highlands region through industry sector reference and leadership groups;
• Instilling ownership of climate change issues and opportunities by stakeholders and facilitate uptake of innovation programs for SME groups through the Federal Government’s Enterprise Connect program; and
• Strengthening CQUniversity’s capability in the emerging program area of “Climate Change” under the Resourcing Industry and Sustainability program through facilitating broad industry engagement and partnerships with the university.

DIRECTORY OF ECO-EFFICIENCY TOOLS AND PROGRAMS

Additional information on business assistance and networks for sustainability, Climate Change and Carbon Footprinting can be found in the Directory of Eco-Efficiency Tools and Programs.

CQ Carbon Forums

The CQ Carbon Network hosted 2 forums in Rockhampton and Emerald on the 23rd and 24th February 2010. Follow the links to view the presentations from these forums.

Useful Information:
- Halogen Savings Calculator
- ClimatePrimer CQ Final Report
- Carbon Outlook Report

If you would like more information about Carbon Reduction Programs and the CQ Carbon Network, contact Rockhampton Regional Development on 4927 0292.

 

The project commenced in July 2009 and is expected to be completed by 31 March 2010.

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