The Corporate Emissions Reduction Transparency (CERT) report is a voluntary initiative for eligible companies to present a snapshot of their climate-related commitments, progress and net emissions position. This information is presented in one place, using a standardised framework.
The CERT report was co-designed with industry and through public consultation. More information about the consultations is available on our consultation hub. The design and guidelines for future CERT reports will continue to evolve.
Published CERT reports
How to participate in the next CERT report
Who can opt in
Participation is voluntary and open to companies reporting over 50 kilotonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2-e) emissions a year under the
National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) scheme.
Why opt in
The CERT report is a way for companies to show their progress on reducing emissions or increasing their use of renewable electricity and carbon offsets using a standard framework.
Participating companies can transparently report their net emission position, including any carbon unit cancellations.
By participating in the CERT report companies can uplift their emissions reporting capability in advance of climate-related disclosures. The CERT report framework is flexible. It enables companies to have their data and progress on commitments independently verified including for scope 3 (supply chain) emissions and international operations.
The CERT report can be used by companies to support their corporate reporting under other leading sustainability initiatives, such as the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
How to opt in
The opt in period for the CERT report 2023 closed on 31 January 2023. Opt ins for the CERT report 2024 will open in late 2023.
If you would like further information on how to participate, please contact:
Phone:
1300 553 542
Email:
CER-Cert@cer.gov.au
Find out more:
documentasset: CERT Report Guidelines (FY2021-22 and CY2022)
documentasset: CERT Report Reporting Guidance and Supporting Examples (FY2021-22 and CY2022)
Webinars
CERT report webinar session 1 - 24 November 2022
The webinar covers:
- an introduction to the CERT report
- a summary of key changes to the CERT report for 2023
- reporting requirements.
Webinar recording
Presentation slides
documentasset: CERT Report webinar 1 - 24 November 2022
CERT report webinar session 2 – 8 December 2022
The webinar covers the following topics:
- independently assured commitments
- revising base period emissions
- reporting using adjustments (for equity share and calendar year reporters)
- reporting renewable on-site electricity
- reporting unit and certificate surrenders.
Webinar recording
Presentation slides
documentasset: CERT Report webinar 2 - 8 December 2022