The Safeguard Mechanism

From burden to business advantage

Queensland’s Arche Energy sees it as an opportunity — for businesses and the industry at large.

The innovative energy and infrastructure advisory works with mining clients to integrate low-carbon energy sources, renewables, energy efficiency measures and diesel substitution into their operations.

“For Australia to maintain our position as a world-leading resources exporter, our mining industry has to meet the market and transition to lower carbon intensity,” says Arche Energy CEO Andrew Murdoch.

Earlier this year, Pembroke Resources brought Arche onboard to help bring its Olive Downs Complex into compliance with the Safeguard Mechanism.

“As a new large industrial facility, Olive Downs is required to be Safeguard compliant,”

“First, we looked at the facility’s emissions sources, then analysed options to reduce, offset or eliminate those emissions,” he said.

“Applying our deep knowledge of mining operations and markets, we assessed the risks, costs, viability, and practicalities of implementing these solutions.”

Arche delivered to Pembroke an actionable, economically viable pathway for reducing or offsetting the Olive Downs Complex’s greenhouse emissions.

With Arche Energy, the journey to net-zero doesn’t have to be a burden — it’s a business opportunity that can be a catalyst for innovation and growth.

“As the sector grapples with the Safeguard Mechanism and other regulation and emerging best global practice expectations, our team provides it with real-world, scalable solutions,” says Andrew.

“If you can measure it, you can manage it; if you can manage it, you can improve it and derive value from it.”