Why Your Business Should Make Climate Active Certification a Priority in 2024

Originally published: 1 November 2023. Archive context, checked 26 October 2026.

What the original article covered

This was a forward-looking case for prioritising Climate Active certification in 2024. It is retained as an archive of that recommendation and should not be used as a 2026 call to seek new certification or as evidence that certification avoids regulatory penalties.

How to use this article now

A current climate plan should focus on a documented inventory, real reduction actions, appropriate electricity and credit instruments, and separate compliance review under any applicable law or reporting standard.

The human-facing original at this address retains its publication context. For current guidance, see Northmore Gordon's Climate Active transition page, carbon advisory or contact the team.

Is this article current advice to seek Climate Active certification?

No. It was originally published on 1 November 2023. On 24 July 2026 the Australian Government announced that Climate Active certification of voluntary climate claims will end, with 30 June 2027 proposed after a transition period. Check the current official notice and administrator guidance before acting.

What does the original article cover?

This was a forward-looking case for prioritising Climate Active certification in 2024. It is retained as an archive of that recommendation and should not be used as a 2026 call to seek new certification or as evidence that certification avoids regulatory penalties.

What work remains useful during the transition?

A defined emissions inventory, source-data controls, reduction assessment and evidence for electricity attributes or carbon credits can support planning and claims. The relevant reporting framework and certification transition rules must be checked separately.

Does past Climate Active certification replace mandatory emissions or sustainability reporting?

No. Voluntary Climate Active certification and mandatory frameworks such as NGER or Australian sustainability reporting have separate scope, thresholds and requirements. Determine applicable obligations for the entity and period rather than inferring compliance from a certification or this historical article.

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