As part of AMPC’s strategic sustainability program an emissions reduction handbook is being launched today.
AMPC has a current project to create Australian Carbon Credits (ACCUs) in support of a red meat processor in Queensland that will install a 15MWbiomass boiler as part of its transition to clean energy. The ACCU’s are created under a government approved methodology under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). As part of this work, AMPC has produced a handbook with comprehensive guidance on leveraging the ERF to help achieve emission reduction goals.
AMPC Program Manager Mattew Deegan said, “The handbook is modelled on the Queensland processor’s case study and will help processors gain a deeper understanding of ACCUs and the ERF methodologies, eligibility criteria, funding mechanism, and suitable project types. It enables processors to navigate the complexities of the ERF effectively and gain funding to support full-scale adoption.”
The publication comes at a time when the red meat processor sector has dropped its on-site coal use in favour of bioenergy as its third largest source of energy. AMPC’s bioenergy pilot programs have contributed significantly to raising confidence in the industry around the viability of alternative energy sources.
What’s in the handbook?
The handbook offers insights, guidelines, and practical information to navigate the complexities of the ERF and implement successful emission reduction projects. It includes an overview of the purpose and context of the ERF in relation to the meat processing industry and outlines the meat processing industry's role within the broader emissions reduction landscape.
It explains the eligibility criteria and funding mechanisms available under the ERF and explores different project types and guidelines, enabling readers to identify suitable pathways for their emission reduction initiatives.
There is a section guiding readers through the application process, with step-by-step instructions. Effective monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) are essential components of successful ERF projects and these are clarified in the handbook.
The handbook also examines the financial challenges, technical complexities, measurement and verification intricacies, regulatory and policy changes, market volatility and demand fluctuations, and the importance of stakeholder engagement and social acceptance. In addition to comprehensive guidance, it offers a case study on the Queensland processor’s biomass boiler project. This real-world example showcases the practical implementation of an ERF project, providing valuable insights and lessons learned.
Overall, the AMPC Emissions Reduction Fund Handbook equips participants in the red meat processing industry with the knowledge, guidance, and practical advice to navigate the Emissions Reduction Fund.
Download the handbook on the AMPC website.