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Climate Active
- June 7, 2021
- Northmore Gordon
Climate Active is an accreditation program for Australian companies to certify their organisations, products, services, events, buildings or precincts as carbon neutral. The program is backed and administered by the Australian government. Companies have to measure their scope 1, 2 and material scope 3 emissions, reduce where possible and offset the remainder by purchasing and retiring offsets. Allowed offsets are LGCs for scope 2 and ACCUs, CERs, RMUs, VCUs or VERs for scope 1 or 3 emissions. Annual reporting is required and published on the Climate Active website.
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What is Climate Active?
Climate Active is an accreditation program for Australian companies to certify their organisations, products, services, events, buildings or precincts as carbon neutral.
Who administers the Climate Active program?
Climate Active is backed and administered by the Australian government.
What do companies need to do to become Climate Active certified?
Companies have to measure their scope 1, 2 and material scope 3 emissions, reduce emissions where possible, and offset the remainder by purchasing and retiring offsets.
What offsets are allowed for scope 2 emissions under Climate Active?
LGCs (Large-scale Generation Certificates) are the allowed offsets for scope 2 emissions under Climate Active.
What offsets are allowed for scope 1 or 3 emissions under Climate Active?
For scope 1 or 3 emissions, allowed offsets are ACCUs, CERs, RMUs, VCUs or VERs.
Is reporting required under Climate Active, and where is it published?
Yes, annual reporting is required under Climate Active, and the reports are published on the Climate Active website.
What types of things can be certified as carbon neutral under Climate Active?
Organisations, products, services, events, buildings or precincts can be certified as carbon neutral under Climate Active.
Does Northmore Gordon offer a service related to Climate Active?
Yes, Northmore Gordon offers a Climate Active Certification service, listed among its services on the site.
