FAQ: Climate Active
FAQ: CLIMATE ACTIVE
As sustainability gains importance, businesses are reducing their environmental impact and adopting greener practices. Climate Active, a government-backed initiative, certifies organisations that achieve carbon neutrality through measurable actions and long-term commitments.
This FAQ covers the certification process, carbon neutrality, the role of carbon offsetting, and how businesses can support a sustainable future.
What is Climate Active?
Australia’s government-backed initiative driving voluntary climate action among businesses. It certifies companies that have achieved carbon neutrality, recognising their commitment to reducing their environmental impact.
What does carbon neutral mean?
Carbon neutral means taking action to reduce and remove as much carbon from the atmosphere as an organisation puts into it.
Why buy carbon neutral products or services?
One of the most affordable ways to reduce your carbon emissions is to purchase carbon neutral certified products and services.
You can make a positive impact on climate change right now, by buying certified carbon neutral products and services.
How did our organisation become carbon neutral?
We have reduced our carbon emissions where possible and then invested in projects that reduce or remove emissions from the atmosphere. Overall, our emissions are balanced to become neutral.
We have made choices and changes in the way we source and manufacture our products to ensure our carbon emissions are accounted for and balanced to become carbon neutral.
Why should I look for Climate Active carbon neutral certification?
The Australian Government’s carbon neutral certification is the most rigorous and credible carbon neutral certification available.
What is carbon offsetting?
Carbon offsetting is a way for organisations to cancel out carbon emissions they are not able to eliminate, by investing in projects that reduce or remove emissions.