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NGER Act: Thresholds Lower Again as Third Reporting Year Approaches - Sustainability and Climate Change Update - June 2010
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The third reporting period of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act) is fast approaching and commences on 1 July 2010.
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Defining Corporate Groups under the NGER Act: New Guidelines Give Clarity on Treatment of Trusts - Climate Change Update - June 2010
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The Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency has released supplementary guidelines (Guidelines) for defining ‘corporate groups’ under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007
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Energy Efficiency – NSW Energy Savings Scheme Offers Dollars for Action - Climate Change Update - May 2010
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Are you considering making improvements to the energy efficiency of your business operations or assets? Are you responsible for others becoming more energy efficient? If so, have you considered participating in the NSW Energy Savings Scheme?
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Mandatory Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure: Bill released and fine print revealed - Climate Change Update - March 2010
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The Commonwealth Parliament has released the Building Energy Efficiency Disclosure (BEED) Bill 2010. The Bill (and accompanying Explanatory Memorandum) reveals much of the fine print following the two Regulation Documents circulated by the Government in 2009, including some significant changes. This article identifies the key features of the Bill.
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Climate Change – is the Tide Turning? - Planning and Environment Update - December 2009
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Climate change is beginning to emerge as a significant issue in planning and environment decision-making. Courts and tribunals are increasingly being required to take into account climate change issues and there is an emerging set of cases across Australia in which climate change issues are determining development outcomes.
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NGERS Amendments and Reporting Transfer Certificates - National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Act 2009 - Climate Change Update - October 2009
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NGERS Amendments – property industry overlooked in new emissions transfer regime
By Evan Economo and Scott Higgins of Gadens Lawyers, Sydney
Owners of facilities will now have the ability in certain circumstances to take on responsibility for reporting emissions and energy data in lieu of their contractors, who would otherwise be required to report under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (NGER Act).
Reporting Transfer Certificates – How to transfer liability for reporting energy and emissions
By Evan Economo and Charlotte Lechevallier of Gadens Lawyers, Sydney
The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Amendment Act 2009 (NGER Amendment Act), introduces a new concept of Reporting Transfer Certificates (RTCs) and a new reporting transfer test that includes ‘financial control’ in addition to ‘operational control’.
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Climate Change Update - June 2009
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Government delays start to CPRS, but greenhouse reporting deadline looms for NGERS. By Scott Laycock and Evan Economo of Gadens Lawyers, Sydney
In a timely reminder of looming reporting deadlines for liable entities and a wake-up call for those still in the dark about new greenhouse reporting laws, the Government has just released a policy statement for how the ‘carbon police’ will be approaching recalcitrant and non-compliant companies in the inaugural year of the NGER Scheme.
With the ongoing political controversy surrounding the Government’s proposed emissions trading scheme, (the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme – CPRS), the new laws mandating collection and reporting of greenhouse emissions and energy data by the majority of large Australian companies have remained largely in the shade.
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General Update - March 2009
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Corporate risks in a GFC world - "Red Flag Issues".
The global financial crisis (GFC) will have a significant impact on all businesses.
“Never let a serious crisis go to waste. What I mean by that is that it is an opportunity to do things you could not do before.”
Although there is argument about who was the author of this quote, the fact is that for most companies the GFC provides an opportunity for rebirth, doing things better, and avoiding mistakes of the past.
Part of this opportunity is to better manage corporate risk. Gadens Lawyers can provide very valuable, cost effective assistance in this process through our specific "Red Flag" review program we have developed for the GFC climate.
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Climate Change Update - December 2008
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I’m dreaming of a White Paper… climate change policy for Christmas
The Federal Government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme White Paper (White Paper) outlines the Government’s climate change policy, having considered Treasury modelling, reports from Professor Ross Garnaut and over 1000 submissions from the public in response to the Government’s Green Paper.
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Climate Change Update - October 2008
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Cashing in on forestry carbon credit schemes. There is increasing global interest in placing a cash value on the maintenance of forests. In doing so, forests have the potential to deliver new income streams in a climate conscious world, particularly in developing nations.
Whilst high hopes rest on a framework for a post-Kyoto agreement being made in Copenhagen next year, opportunities already exist under the Kyoto Protocol and other emerging schemes.
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Climate Change Update - September 2008
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The new carbon police are here – now, how to avoid them
The disclosure of a company's carbon footprint is no longer the realm of corporate conscience or social responsibility and has been mandated by new laws imposing harsh penalties and new "carbon police" to enforce compliance.
The new carbon compliance headache for companies
Corporate groups are currently grappling with a new headache in the burgeoning Australian regulatory landscape of climate change and carbon compliance – determining who has "ownership" of greenhouse gas emissions for the purposes of disclosure.
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Climate Change Update - May 2008
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Understanding the proposed Emissions Trading Scheme and emissions reporting requirements.
Whilst Professor Ross Garnaut continues to form recommendations on an Emissions Trading Scheme, the 1 July 2008 starting date for reporting energy use and production rapidly approaches. There are some interesting developments coming to light as the new regime begins to take shape
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Climate Change Update - April 2008
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Implications of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 and Australia's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol As you are no doubt aware, the Australian Government ratified the Kyoto Protocol on 3 December 2007, and became a full member at the end of March 2008. The ratification commits Australia to complying with the Protocol's many obligations and we anticipate that this will lead to new environmental legislation and the amendment of current legislation. Importantly, the legislation is likely to establish a national emissions trading scheme by 2010.
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Clime Change Update (2) - April 2008
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How bright is the Green Star? Issues with the Green Building Council of Australia's Green Star Certification Agreement
Since its launch in 2002, the Green Star Certification scheme, which evaluates the environmental design and achievements of buildings, has proven its value in the property industry. However, despite its popularity, there are a number of significant problems with the standard form Green Star Certification Agreement that are likely to create problems for applicants and the Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA), the administrator of the program.
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Climate Change Update (3) - April 2008
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Implications of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 and Australia's ratification of the Kyoto Protocol. As you are no doubt aware, the Australian Government ratified the Kyoto Protocol on 3 December 2007, and became a full member at the end of March 2008. The ratification commits Australia to complying with the Protocol's many obligations and we anticipate that this will lead to new environmental legislation and the amendment of current legislation. Importantly, the legislation is likely to establish a national emissions trading scheme by 2010.
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Climate Change - August 2007
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Emissions trading scheme reporting requirements
Underpinning any Emissions Trading Scheme is the need for a sound reporting regime and the first installment has come in the form of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Bill 2007 (Bill).
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