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Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency report 2024 Released

The Clean Energy Regulator’s (CER) has released its 2024 Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report that is a voluntary initiative which allows eligible organisations to present […]

Priorities for ACCU Scheme proponent led method development announced

The Federal Government has agreed to prioritise 4 new proponent led methods for development under the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme (ACCU). ACCUs play an important role in achieving […]

Voluntary greenhouse gas (GHS) estimation and reporting standards

The Federal Government has announced the development of voluntary GHG accounting standards for agriculture, fisheries and forestry. This is intended to help: improve the quality and consistency of […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES for businesses

Funding is available for businesses for trade exposed Safeguard facilities to reduce emissions –The Powering the Regions Fund – Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 1 grant opportunity […]

Second Australia-US Clean Energy Ministerial Dialogue

On 4 October 2024, Federal Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Chris Bowen and US Secretary for Energy, Jennifer Granholm held their second Australia-United States Clean […]

$9 million to assist Pacific neighbours with climate change challenges

The Federal Government will contribute $9 million to the Regional Pacific Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) Hub to support Australia’s Pacific neighbours to assist them to respond […]

Australia’s 2035 Emissions Reduction Targets

The Climate Change Authority is developing advice on the 2035 emissions reduction targets for Australia’s next Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), as requested by the Federal Minister for Climate […]

Carbon market infrastructure for holding and trading certificates and units: Comment sought

The Clean Energy Regulator is seeking feedback on the needs and priorities of establishing new market infrastructure to allow participants to better access to carbon markets.   […]

Nature Repair Committee consultation: Comment sought

The Nature Repair Committee has released a proposed method and biodiversity assessment instrument and seeks your feedback on –   the replanting native forest and woodland ecosystems […]

Latest Quarterly Carbon Market Report for June quarter 2024 – Released

The Clean Energy Regulator has released the latest Quarterly Carbon Market Report for June Quarter 2024. The report provides highlights for the quarter including the latest […]

Implementation of Phase 2 of the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is developing the reporting framework and templates for phase 2 of the Environmentally Sustainable Procurement Policy (ESP […]

Operating the Nature Repair Market discussion paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is working on legislative rules that will support the operation of the Nature Repair Market […]

Green finance by CEFC for maritime sector to decarbonise Australian ports to lower emissions

Green finance is available to the maritime sector, through the Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) to help Australian ports to lower emissions.  The $70 million CEFC […]

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program Round 1 opens Nov 2024

In November 2024, Round 1 of the Quad Clean Energy Supply Chain Diversification Program will open for applications.  The Federal Government has committed A$50 million to this program. […]

Australian organisations encouraged to become TNFD adopters

The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) and other bodies are encouraging Australian organisations to become TNFD Adopters ahead.    Becoming a TNFD Adopter is a commitment to getting […]

Proposed changes expected to strengthen transparency of Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released for comment the Exposure Draft of the Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Amendment […]

EPA Victoria’s Statement of Regulatory Intent on Climate Change: Comment sought

EPA Victoria has released for comment its Statement of Regulatory Intent (SRI) on climate change and seeks the views of interested stakeholders to help shape EPA’s […]

Strategic Review of the Victorian Energy Upgrades program: Comment sought

The Victorian Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action is undertaking a Strategic Review of the Victorian Energy Upgrades (VEU) program (the Review) and seeks feedback […]

National Energy Workforce Strategy consultation paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released for comment the National Energy Workforce Strategy Consultation Paper.  To better guide government […]

Clean Energy Regulator releases its Corporate Plan 2024-28

The Clean Energy Regulator has released its Corporate Plan 2024–28 that outlines how they are advancing their purpose and objectives, engaging with stakeholders and how they […]

Federal Government’s response to Climate Change Authority’s 2023 and 2020 Reviews on Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011

The Federal Government has released its response to the Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) 2023 and 2020 Reviews on Carbon Credits (Carbon Farming Initiative) Act 2011 (CFI Act). […]

Federal Government’s response to Climate Change Authority’s 2023 Review on National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting legislation

The Federal Government has released its response to the Climate Change Authority’s (CCA) 2023 Review on the operation of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) […]

National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors: 2024 workbook Released

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA) Factors: 2024 workbook for individuals and organisations estimating […]

Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards (GEMS) determination for commercial ice-makers: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is seeking comment  on the exposure draft of a new Greenhouse and Energy Minimum Standards […]

Options for streamlining network connections processes for large consumer energy resources (CER), incl EV supply equipment: Comment sought

States and territories are considering options to streamline network connection processes for large consumer energy resources (CER), including electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and distribution level […]

Nature Repair Rules discussion paper: Comment sought

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has released the Nature Repair Rules (the rules) discussion paper, for comment, to test policy […]

Australia’s mandatory climate reporting law: What you need to know and how to prepare

Article by:  Dr Kaushik Sridhar, Founder & CEO, Orka Advisory Australia has recently taken a significant step towards addressing climate risks and enhancing transparency with the […]

Release of the Full Carbon Accounting Model

The Federal Department of the Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water is consulting on the new 2024 public release version of the Full Carbon Accounting […]

Clean Energy Regulator Compliance and Enforcement Priorities 2024-25

The Federal Clean Energy Regulator (CER) has released its Compliance and Enforcement Priorities for 2024-2025.   The priorities describe the CER’s compliance and enforcement focus for […]

$9 million for research trials to help farmers lower livestock emissions

The Federal Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) has awarded the final 4 projects with grants under the Methane Emissions Reduction in […]

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