As the climate change debate rages on in the media, there is no mistaking the fact that the time has come for businesses to seriously consider their legal obligations when it comes to reporting their greenhouse gas emissions as well as their energy use and production under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Scheme (NGERS).
Businesses should also be alert to their obligations under the soon to be introduced emissions trading scheme, in the form of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS).
As the Government continues its drive to create an effective framework for meeting the climate change challenge, local governments, businesses and the community, will continue to be faced with the task of keeping abreast of their legal obligations under the new laws.
CBP's Sustainability Team is keenly attuned to the legal obligations businesses' face in this area and are at the forefront of legal developments in this rapidly changing area of law.
We are working with clients, helping them to navigate the NGERS and CPRS legislation by delivering effective and innovative solutions.
We provide a full range of services including:
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Contracts audit & documentation
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Comprehensive review of suit of contracts to determine areas of exposure to the NGERS and identify areas of liability
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Providing tailored solutions to ensure compliance
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Drafting of "green" contracts and leases
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Compliance
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Development and implementation of internal compliance systems
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Advising on reporting obligations
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Development and implementation of risk assessment and risk management tools
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Environmental impact assessment