Dave Sag

Dave Sag

Dave Sag is a pioneer of the Australian carbon management industry, with expertise in carbon accounting, engineering, trading and offsetting.

A serial entrepreneur, Dave’s career began in information technology and later led him to complement his experience with careers in online retail, satellite-launch re-insurance trading and work at the European Patent Office.

Having founded and grown a number of companies in Australia and Europe, Dave’s diverse experience provides him the insight to guide clients through the rapidly evolving carbon market.

Most recently, Dave has been nominated as one of the 50 most influential carbon professionals in Australia by ABC Carbon for his leadership in the green and eco movement and commitment to sustainability.

Articles by Dave Sag

It’s time for direct action. No, not the Abbott kind.

It’s time for direct action. No, not the Abbott kind.

21 Jul 11 I was at the Press Club debate - how could I resist? I’ve also been lucky enough to see Ian…... Read more

Best apocalypse I’ve ever had

Best apocalypse I’ve ever had

20 Nov 09 Every now and again a film comes along that defies your expectations, raises the bar for all film-makers working in…... Read more

Media’s carbon confusion is grist for the lumber mill

Media’s carbon confusion is grist for the lumber mill

14 Sep 09 I am fortunate to work in an industry whose whole raison d’être is saving the world.  Saving the world used…... Read more

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Abbott’s crass logic: trash the Parliament in order save it

Abbott’s crass logic: trash the Parliament in order save it

An email was sent to almost every politician in Australia this week saying that someone should cut off…

Our special forces don’t always need special treatment

Our special forces don’t always need special treatment

We admire them, but we’re not entirely sure why. We allow them to operate in the shadows; we rarely…

A good holiday is about unrest, not rest

A good holiday is about unrest, not rest

Like a fat full-stop, it lay in my hand. A small orange – not exactly fresh, but purchased anyway…

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choice ringside rantings

From: They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

Michael S says:

"A teacher at Geelong Grammar had criticised her for using words that were too long, which had left her confused and had made her doubt her ability to write essays. She became ''quite distressed'' when her English marks began to fall." I can sympathise. My scholastic mentors conveyed to me a causal relationship… [read more]

From: Welfare for breeders is a bonus for everyone

Change Up! says:

I have no problem paying my taxes. As a single, childless person on a very decent income, I can afford it and not have my life severely altered. Plus I understand that my taxes paying for things like schools, childcare and infrastructure is ultimately a good thing. A better community is better for me… [read more]

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They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

They must pay for one’s bitter disappointments

A private school girl’s family is sueing her elite, extremely expensive private school for not… Read more

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