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The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Scheme is a cornerstone of Australia's approach to managing greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption at the corporate level. It is designed to help organisations track and report their geenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, energy production, and energy consumption in a consistent and transparent manner.
The primary goal of the NGER Scheme is to provide the Australian Government, and other stakeholders, with reliable and standardised data on emissions and energy use. This data is essential for implementing policies, measuring progress against national emission targets, and ensuring accountability across industries.
The NGER Scheme appliers to Australian corporations and other entities that meet specific thresholds for greenhouse gas emissions and energy consumption. These entities include large companies in sectors like energy, mining, manufacturing, and transportation, etc. Any organisation that exceeds the prescribed thresholds must report to the Australian Government.
The thresholds are categorized into two groups: Facility Threshold and Corporate Group Threshold.
It is important to note that organisations must include all activities in their calculations when determining if these thresholds are met. This includes activities undertaken by contractors or sub-contractors working at the facilities under the organization’s operational control.
Organisations that meet the NGER thresholds must comply by submitting an annual NGER report. If an organisation no longer meets the thresholds, it will be deregistered from the scheme.
This process helps ensure that organisations manage their emissions and energy use transparently, contributing to Australia's national climate goals.
Complying with NGER is crucial for businesses not only to meet regulatory obligations but also to align with broader sustainability goals. Understanding and engaging with the NGER Scheme helps businesses monitor their carbon footprint, manage their energy consumption, and communicate their environmental impact transparently. With upcoming regulations and rising expectations from stakeholders, businesses that proactively engage in emissions reporting are better positioned to meet future compliance requirements and contribute to climate action.
CER Website: https://cer.gov.au/schemes/national-greenhouse-and-energy-reporting-scheme
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water: https://www.dcceew.gov.au/climate-change/emissions-reporting/national-greenhouse-energy-reporting-scheme
Top 5 NGERs Mistakes and How to Avoid: https://www.anthesisgroup.com/au/insights/top-ngers-mistakes/
