Clean Energy Regulator: Definition
The Clean Energy Regulator, established under the Clean Energy Regulator Act 2011, is a non-corporate Commonwealth entity governed by the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013. It oversees Australian Government schemes related to measuring, managing, reducing, or offsetting carbon emissions, and its responsibilities are outlined in climate change legislation.
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Carbon reduction
Carbon reduction involves decreasing a company's GHG emissions, often achieved by transitioning to eco-friendly suppliers or clean energy…
Decarbonisation
Decarbonisation, also called carbon reduction, involves reducing a company's GHG emissions, typically through the adoption of eco-friendly suppliers…
Scope 2 emissions
Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions resulting from the production of purchased energy.
Offsetting
Carbon offsetting is compensating for emissions by buying carbon credits, each representing one tonne of CO2-e avoided or…