Alternative assurance low-risk plantation forestry response to submissions
Read our responses to submissions we received for our plantation forestry alternative assurance consultation held from April to May 2024.
New audit requirements for low-risk plantation forestry projects
We’ve reduced the audit requirements for low-risk plantation forestry projects to one scheduled audit. This aligns with the Clean Energy Regulator’s risk-based approach to manage compliance. It ensures that audits are targeted to situations where they can provide the greatest value in supporting the integrity of the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme.
Independent review of gateway checks, August 2024
Associate Professor (Honorary) Cris Brack from the Australian National University conducts regular independent reviews of human-induced regeneration (HIR) gateway checks to provide additional assurance on the integrity and performance of the HIR project portfolio. This is the review report released in August 2024.
Second independent review of human-induced regeneration gateway checks
Associate Professor (Honorary) Cris Brack, a forestry expert from the Australian National University, has completed his second review of the processes and outcomes of human-induced regeneration (HIR) project gateway checks.
Assoc Prof Brack found that independent audit reports and our assessments continue to provide strong assurance that projects are being managed properly.
The review provides further confidence in the Australian Carbon Credit Unit (ACCU) Scheme and the integrity of the HIR project portfolio.
Legislative changes to Safeguard baselines now in effect
An amendment to the Safeguard Rule was legislated on 27 April 2024.
The amendment ensures a comprehensive set of production variables. The online application form is scheduled to be updated tonight to ensure all new and amended production variables are available for facilities to select when completing their emissions intensity determination (EID) applications.
The amendment also changes the treatment of existing safeguard facilities that do not receive an EID for their existing production variables.
Greenhouse and energy auditor registration guidelines
This guideline is designed to help you complete the Application for Registration as a Greenhouse and Energy Auditor form. Note that this guideline does not constitute legal advice or change your legal obligations as set out in the legislation.