Overview: moving towards an emissions trading scheme Australia moves one step closer towards integrated action to reduce carbon emissions with the government, releasing its proposed design of an emissions trading scheme. more >

Reporting: mandatory reporting on carbon emissions As the world responds to the challenges presented by climate change, many organisations will now have to commence disclosing their carbon emissions. more >

Tools: summary of emissions reporting requirements to assist members The Institute has collated information to assist members understand the voluntary and mandatory emission reporting requirements. more >

Q&A: how do I calculate the carbon footprint of my organisation? There are many resources and tools to assist members in appropriately calculating their organisation’s carbon footprint. more >

Leadership: assurance framework provides credibility The Institute is pleased that the government has implemented recommendations made in its recent leadership report. more >

Business: the effects of a 'cap and trade' scheme Businesses and households can expect the cost of electricity and fuel to rise as a direct result of the government’s Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. more >

Tax: the Emissions Trading Scheme and Australia’s tax system To maintain and enhance Australia’s economic competitiveness tax needs to be a key issue in developing the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. more >

Accounting: accounting for emissions permits The Institute claims that it is imperative that the accounting for emission permits, to be released through the Emissions Trading Scheme, be clarified internationally by 2010 to ensure consistency. more >

Tools: Climate Change Knowledge Guide The Institute has developed a knowledge guide for members which focuses on climate change, carbon emissions and emissions trading schemes. more >

Member benefit: buyers at the ready but have they got the funds? ANZ’s partnership with the Institute can help make your well-laid succession plans a reality. more >

What else is happening? Other news from the Institute and beyond. more >

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