Environment and Climate Change

 

With the upsurge of issues relating to climate change and greater importance now being paid the impact of various activities on the environment, extensive legislative reform and the addition of new legislation has been introduced to govern business practices and their impact on the environment. This has resulted in greater potential liability for businesses. Because of this, business are faced with the pressures of ensuring compliance with local rules and regulations, yet need to make their local activities reflect global principles and strategies relating to environmental protection, ensuring that corporations act responsibly and sustainably.

At Advantage Partnership Lawyers, we have the knowledge and know-how to help you comply with environmental regulations.

Do you need help with any of the following environmental issues?
- Environmental advisory
- Climate change

 

Global warming and climate change is something that affects everyone and unfortunately it is not an issue that will simply go away if ignored. In recent years, the government has started to introduce legislation to help minimise our carbon footprint.

There are a range of national and international laws and agreements which address the planets growing environmental concerns. In 2007, the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 was put into force in Australia. The Act requires corporations to register with the National Greenhouse and Energy Register and report to the Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer, if their corporate groups emit greenhouse gases, produce energy or consume energy at or above specified quantities over a financial year.

Since July 2008, it has been a requirement for corporations to register and report if companies in their corporate group control facilities that emit 25 kilotonnes or more of greenhouse gases, or produce/consume 100 terajoules or more of energy. Corporations are also required to report if their corporate group emits 125 kilotonnes or more of greenhouse gas or produces/consumes 500 terajoules or more of energy.

Failure to report these emissions can result in the corporations facing financial or civil penalties, so it is important for the business to implement an effective compliance program to minimise the risk of breaches of the reporting legislation.

Monitoring and reporting your company's co2 emissions can be a difficult task. Corporations who are inexperienced in this type of reporting are more likely to make mistakes which could be costly to the business. Advantage Partnership Lawyers can help to eliminate the difficulty, confusion and worry when it comes to doing your bit to help the earth. We can assist corporations of any size to register with the National Greenhouse and Energy Register and to report their emissions data to the Greenhouse and Energy Data Officer.

Our principal Lawyer, Mr. Jim Horie is a fully qualified physicist, making him extremely capable of understanding all of the necessary procedures and ensuring that the emissions reporting for your company is accurate and, most importantly, stress free for you. Advantage Partnership Lawyers can advise your business on all aspects of climate change laws and regulations, providing more efficient ways to utilise your resources while minimising any negative effects on the planet.