Proposed national carbon tax to spur emissions control in Australia

12/03/2011

CEMARS certification will help local industries to measure and manage greenhouse-gas emissions

CEMARS certification will help local industries to measure and manage greenhouse-gas emissions

Aa an international provider of independent business assurance we say the Australian government’s proposed carbon tax will prompt organisations to seriously review their emissions and look for ways to reduce their related liabilities.
 
According to Maurice Laratro, Business Centre Manager, Australasia, for Lloyd’s Register Quality Assurance (LRQA), Australia can learn from the experiences of trading partners such as New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Japan, countries that are well-versed with carbon-pricing.
 
“With financial liabilities pending for greenhouse gas emissions, 2011 is shaping up as the year for organisations to ensure that these liabilities are accurately accounted for,” said Laratro. “For many organisations, this will have a direct impact on their bottom line. There are also the flow-on effects of carbon pricing, which are likely to increase basic operating costs such as electricity and fuel prices, so improving efficiency takes on a new impetus.”

For more details on this story read the press release: LR/09/11