Business and industry
A crucial part of
addressing climate change is to reduce the carbon pollution Australia
releases into the atmosphere. All Australians need to do their
bit—whether individuals, governments or businesses. The Australian
Government is supporting businesses to reduce their carbon pollution, to
create the new green-collar jobs of the future and to transform our
economy.
Around 500 companies—the largest polluters in our
economy—will be required to purchase a permit for every tonne of
pollution they produce.
Through Clean Energy Future, the
Australian Government encourages businesses to reduce their carbon
footprint through a carbon tax. The Clean Energy Finance Corporation
enables the Australian Government to finance the private sector for
renewable and clean technology projects. New projects will also be
identified and barriers will be removed from large-scale renewable energy
projects.
These investments are critical to the transformation of the Australian
economy.
Legal obligations for businesses
As the Government introduces legislation to transform the economy for the
future, it is important to know how it is likely to affect your business. A
small number of companies will have direct legal obligations, but for most
businesses the most significant change will be the introduction of a carbon
price through Clean Energy Future.
To ensure Australia's action to reduce carbon pollution is effective, the
Australian Government has developed the National Greenhouse and Energy
Reporting (NGER) System to measure and monitor corporate greenhouse gas
emissions, energy production and energy consumption.
Find out whether your business needs to report
Make the most of the opportunities
Discover how to make the most of the business
opportunities as Australia transforms into a low carbon economy. There
are a range of Government programs that will help you stay informed and
understand how to better position your business in a low carbon economy. We
are also helping businesses to become more energy efficient and reduce their
environmental and operational costs.
Moving to a Clean Energy Future will provide new economic opportunities
for Australian workers.
Opportunities will open up in existing businesses as they move to
operating in a Clean Energy Future. Many businesses will invest in new
technology to generate less pollution and become more efficient.
Jobs will also be created in new clean industries such as renewable energy
generation, carbon farming and sustainable design, to name just a few.
The
Jobs and Competitiveness Program supports local jobs and production, and
encourages industry to invest in cleaner technologies. This program is
targeted at companies that produce a lot of carbon pollution but are
constrained in their capacity to pass through costs in global markets. It has
been carefully designed to assist these industries in a way that maintains
strong incentives for them to improve their energy efficiency and reduce the
pollution intensity of their products.
How will climate change affect your business?
Climate change
will affect businesses in a variety of ways. Ensure your long-term
business planning is well-informed by the latest research and analysis.
Stay informed
Notifications of seminars or
consultations for the business community will be posted on this website
and sent through email
alerts
Share your ideas
Across Australia, many businesses are already reaping the rewards from
taking early action on climate change. In most cases it just makes good
business sense—learn from other businesses or submit your own video,
photos or story to let other businesses and
the community know what you are doing.
What Government measures will affect my business?
The Australian Government has placed thresholds to protect some
businesses from impact. Discover how
your business could be affected or assisted due to climate
change.