We collaborate with seasoned scientists and subject matter experts to deliver a wide spectrum of sustainability-focused solutions tailored to our clients’ specific needs.

We have an accredited auditor who is registered under the Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator, Greenhouse and Energy Auditor (Category 2) under 75A of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007. He has been providing assurance services as a Category 2 auditor since 2012.

Proven clean energy assurance experience

Our comprehensive range of audit and assurance services covers all schemes overseen by the Clean Energy Regulator and Climate Active including:

• National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting
• Emissions Reduction Fund
  • Soil carbon
  • Savanna fire management
  • Reforestation projects 
• Renewable Energy Target
• Safeguard mechanism
• Emissions intensive trade exposed
• Climate Active verification audits
• Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) 

These assurance services focus on the following key aspects:

• Verification of reported emissions reductions data to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Reviewing carbon abatement estimation tools, such as SavCAM, FullCam, GIS abilities
• Review interaction with the guarantee of origin (GO) scheme and offsets integrity standards
• Verification of project activities to ensure they meet the eligibility requirements under the ERF
• Identification and reporting of any potential non-compliance issues that may arise during the auditing process
• Providing guidance and support to help businesses navigate the reporting and auditing requirements under the ERF
• Our expertise in auditing for the clean energy sector allows us to help businesses meet their compliance obligations under the ERF and contribute to Australia’s emissions reduction goals.

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In a business context, it’s about understanding your competitive edge, driving innovation, examining your productivity and efficiency for gains in energy, waste and water. It is rejuvenating how and why companies do business, and who they do it with.

Our team offer specialised options considering how to develop and implement integrated renewable energy solutions for businesses that operate across several sites. We are working with leading edge technology and market players to unlock opportunities for business owners, their employees and communities.

Key issues facing Boards & Executive:

• rising expectations of investors, customers, stakeholders
• Boards expected to provide ESG oversight & governance
• reducing energy costs and reducing your carbon footprint
• tell your sustainability story and control the narrative or someone else will
• increasing pressure for appropriate disclosures
• pressure to be able to measure and report on performance
• Director liabilities and penalties for poor governance of sustainability performance
• environmental matters e.g. climate risk disclosure
• multiple emerging sustainability risks and liability scenarios
• developing relevant sustainability policies and practices that align with your teams’ expectations.

Our sustainability services

Our experienced team can provide a range of assistance, depending on where you are on your sustainability journey including:

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