About Us

Right now, the world is rushing to zero carbon emissions to abate the negative effects of global warming. Nature-based carbon credits are an invaluable tool to help industry transition to greener practices.

Our Story

The name ‘Salubris’ comes from the Eucalyptus salubris of the Greater Western Woodlands, a tree that has long been admired for its resilience and beauty in this harsh environment. The first Europeans named the tree after the Latin term for “healthful, wholesome and beneficial”. It encapsulates the attributes we’re bringing to the fight against climate change.

By partnering with Traditional Owners and local communities, we seek to ensure positive outcomes for many. These include empowering Indigenous communities, encouraging an even greater connection to country and producing higher value ACCUs.

At Salubris we believe nature, enhances value.

Meet our team

Our Mission

Inspired by the strength, resilience and multi-faceted nature of Western Australian flora like the Eucalyptus salubris, Salubris Australia aspires to be a leader in decarbonisation and generate tangible benefits for shareholders and the environment. By harnessing the regenerative power of Western Australia’s flora to provide something we call “nature enhancing value”, we are creating nature-based carbon credits that deliver more value.

Board & Management

Edward Rigg

Chairman

Eddie brings over 30 years of investment banking experience to the Salubris Australia board. With a rich knowledgebase across the natural resources industry and associated companies, Eddie is the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman at Argonaut and Co-Founder of Global Lithium.

Haydn Smith

Non-Executive Director

Haydn is a highly accomplished finance executive, bringing to Salubris Australia over 20 years of experience at Macquarie Bank in roles such as Executive Director and Global Head of Mining. Haydn is also the Managing Director of Tribeca Global Resources Credit and Finance Director of ASX listed mining company GCX Metals.

Peter Balsarini

CEO & Executive Director

Peter has an extensive background spanning carbon markets, carbon sequestration, agriculture, renewable energy, commercial property, the industrial sector and the technology sector. Peter brings over 30 years’ experience in Corporate Advisory and ASX listed entities and was previously the CEO of an ASX listed entity in the carbon forestry industry.

Michael Blakiston

Non-Executive Director

Michael is a highly accomplished specialist in the areas of resources and corporate law, with overseas experience spanning more than 50 countries. Michael is also a Partner in Gilbert + Tobin’s Energy + Resources group.

Brendon Grylls

Executive Director

With over 10 years’ experience in agribusiness and 16 years in public office, Brendon is well respected and highly regarded in regional areas of Western Australia. Brendon was the former leader of the Australian National Party in WA (2005, 2013, 2016), and successfully created and implemented the $7bn regional investment policy, ‘Royalties for Regions’.

Colleen Hayward

Independent Non-Executive Director

Professor Colleen Hayward is a respected senior Noongar woman with extensive experience in developing programs to support and empower Aboriginal people in Western Australia. Over the last 35 years, Colleen has provided significant input to policies and programs on a wide range of issues at a community, state and national level, spanning education, employment, law and justice.

Guy Singleton

Strategic Advisor

Guy brings over 20 years of professional experience spanning Indigenous people’s development, environmental management, sustainability, and political engagement. With a PhD in Indigenous people’s development, he specialises in developing and maintaining meaningful and ethical partnerships with Traditional Owners. Guy currently serves as the Chief External Affairs Officer at DEVELOP and Chairman of Central Desert Native Title Services.

Laura Weggelaar

Manager Spatial Services

With over 20 years’ experience in the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Spatial Services industry, Laura’s career has focused on the environmental and heritage approval processes. At Salubris Australia, Laura will play a key role in providing a full range of digital mapping and spatial database services.

Leechelle Hammat

Project Officer

Leechelle is a proud Kaprun woman from the Goldfields region of Western Australia, with over 12 years’ experience in education. Throughout her time as a teacher, Leechelle has advocated for the development of On-Country Programs to foster a true understanding of connecting to the land. At Salubris Australia, Leechelle will help promote the importance of preserving and protecting local regions.

Dan Huxtable

Consulting Forester

Dan is an independent Forestry/Environmental Scientist with over 25 years’ experience in plantation forestry, ecology and land rehabilitation in Western Australia. Dan provides technical support to the Salubris team in relation to carbon abatement projects and activities. He is the sole director of Equinox Environmental Pty Ltd, founded in 2009.

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enhances value.