Group 2 entities report for FY2027. Reasonable estimates are allowed, starting late is not. See the thresholds ›
A carbon credit is a digital tradable certificate confirming one tonne of CO2 equivalent has been averted by a certified project. Credits should be used sparingly, only after genuine emissions reduction, and must be retired within a formal register, such as ACCUs, Verra or Gold Standard, to avoid double counting and greenwashing.
A green office space is best selected using a structured checklist that assesses factors such as energy efficiency, building certification and operational practices against company values. CarbonHalo provides this downloadable checklist to help organisations choose office premises that support their sustainability goals and align with broader carbon accounting and climate reporting obligations.
Customers care more about visible, real sustainability actions than a carbon neutral label, since a label can mask greenwashing and doesn’t show genuine change. For SME owners, communicating specific steps, such as solar panels, waste management or sustainable packaging, and sharing progress transparently through tools like dashboards builds more trust than certification alone.
Measuring emissions helped Mandalay Holiday Resort turn power and gas bills into real savings and environmental gains. Through Carbonhalo’s program, the Busselton family business added solar panels, switched to LEDs and organic fertilisers, protecting endangered Westernringtail possums, while working towards carbon neutrality by 2035 through local offset partnerships such as tree planting.
Better carbon accounting means choosing a provider who accurately defines your value chain, simplifies complex frameworks and terminology into plain language, and delivers actionable next steps beyond raw numbers. With rising regulatory demands and inconsistent quality among providers, businesses should demand clear supply chain methodology, transparent pricing, and practical guidance towards improving their carbon footprint and reaching net zero.
Australia’s new climate legislation, the Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Bill and Sustainability Reporting Standards, takes effect January 1 2025 for Group 1 businesses, then July 2026 for Group 2 and July 2027 for Group 3, based on employee numbers, revenue and assets. It also captures Scope 3 value chain suppliers, requiring governance, metrics and targets, and strategy and risk reporting.
31 The Rocks, a five villa resort near Stanthorpe, Queensland, used the Tourism Emissions Reduction Program to build a structured sustainability approach after a February 2024 ownership change, completing stages 1 to 4 in about three hours. The user friendly platform helped reduce waste, optimise supply chains and explore renewable energy, turning emissions tracking into practical, guest facing action.
ERC Australia has merged with Carbonhalo, adopting the Carbonhalo name and expanding its offerings to help businesses measure, reduce and communicate emissions. The merger brings broadened measurement tools from self-assessment to audited carbon accounting, a streamlined 3-stage emissions reduction plan with flexible add-ons, and enhanced action insights on cost savings and emissions impact for existing and new partners.
ERC Australia and Carbonhalo have merged, adopting the Carbonhalo name, to combine scalable technology, supply chain expertise and carbon accounting into one accessible emissions reporting service. The merged entity offers four program streams, including scope 3 supplier engagement, covering SMEs, corporates, suppliers and industry associations, amid new mandatory climate reporting legislation.
GOR Woollen Mill, an off-grid yarn maker in Ballarat, Victoria, used the Carbonhalo Program to verify its low carbon footprint and stand out against industry greenwashing. The program’s initial audit revealed gaps in packaging and transportation, guiding strategic changes. With a verified carbon audit underway, the business aims to strengthen its credibility in international markets as a genuinely sustainable manufacturer.
