Report greenhouse and energy data under NGER
Corporations meeting NGER thresholds must report Scope 1, Scope 2 emissions and energy data by 31 October.
Who must comply
Corporations meeting NGER thresholds (corporate group emissions ≥50,000 tCO2-e or facility ≥25,000 tCO2-e, plus energy thresholds).
What triggers it
Crossing an NGER threshold in the reporting year.
When due
Annual — by 31 October following the reporting year.
Evidence required
NGER report via EERS, supporting calculations, verification records.
Max penalty
Civil penalties up to $11M (corporations); separate offences for false/misleading data
Summary
The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 requires registered corporations meeting facility or corporate-group thresholds to report greenhouse gas emissions and energy production/consumption annually. Reports are due 31 October following the reporting year. Facility data feeds the Safeguard Mechanism for facilities >100,000 tCO2-e per year.
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Source: https://cleanenergyregulator.gov.au/NGER. Rules Mate is not a law firm. Always verify against the live regulator source before acting.