It'd be fair to say that back in 2009 we didn't have the awareness of climate change that we do now.
But a young Kiwi accountant was about to take a deep dive into the issue, and is now recognised as a leader in the field of carbon accountancy.
Dunedin's Andrew Douglas has now been awarded a fellowship of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand in recognition of his contribution to the organisation.
Carbon Accountant Andrew Douglas Photo: Andrew Douglas/Supplied