Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification And NABERS Energy Rating: What’s the Connection?

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NABERS energy rating is an excellent way to evaluate and manage the energy consumption required for powering a commercial building. But carbon-neutral certification goes a step further in ensuring the sustainability of future commercial developments. 


Carbon neutral assessments recognise other sources of greenhouse gas emissions from commercial structure operations such as energy, water, waste and refrigerants. 


BCA Section J control and regulates the energy efficiency requirements for commercial structures in Australia. 


Once the total greenhouse gas emissions have been measured, you can manage the energy consumption and offset by integrating measures such as solar panel installation. Consequently, your commercial building has no negative impact on the climate.


Managing these additional environmental impacts is vital to address the rapidly worsening climate crisis.


NABERS Energy rating offers an avenue to attain Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification. This certification represents a globally leading, government-backed certification that complies with both national and international greenhouse gas accounting standards.


Why should you opt for carbon-neutral certification?


Enjoy competitive advantage


Carbon Neutral Certification is renowned for being the hallmark of rigorous sustainability implementation. 


Having the certification reflects that your business is seriously committed to addressing climate change by injecting sustainability, innovation, and industry leadership into the commercial development sector. 


This will help differentiate your commercial projects from others and provide a competitive advantage in your industry.


Manage building performance and future sustainability strategies


The combined measures of NABERS energy assessment and Climate Active Carbon Neutral Certification create an efficient framework for annual building performance reporting and celebrating achievement. Analysis, reporting, and data insights are integral to your overall emissions reduction strategy.


Enhanced market resilience


Through Climate Active Certification, you’ll become part of global initiatives committed to minimising greenhouse gas production and impacts. 


You’ll also be better prepared to manage future changes in energy and water expenses and waste management regulations, all while enriching your commercial building’s resilience to climate change.


Also Read: NABERS Energy And Water Rating: What Should You Know?


How to obtain a carbon-neutral certification for your business? 


To become eligible for Carbon-neutral Certification, you can need to fulfil two criteria:


  • Receive a NABERS energy rating of 4 stars or above for your commercial development 

  • Implement carbon offset measures within the property to cancel the building’s energy consumption, 


Although it is not mandatory to obtain NABERS Water and Waste ratings, having them certainly makes obtaining the certification easier.


Carbon offsets


Offset represents measures or projects that reduce, eliminate or capture emissions from the atmosphere. 


Some examples include reforestation, renewable energy by installing solar panels or setting up a windmill power generating system, etc. Carbon offsets ensure cultural, economic, social, environmental and economic benefits. 


What type of buildings can get a certification?


NABERS currently extends carbon-neutral building certification for almost every type of commercial development except for apartments, hospitals and office tenancies. 


What are the steps to certification?


  • Start your preparation by obtaining quotes from 2-3 assessors and building consultants to understand the scope of work (such as site hours and consulting hours).  

  • Gather your data and all key inputs required for your NABERS Energy rating and Climate Active Carbon Neutral certification. The professional building consultants will help you with what you need to provide.

  • Obtain Carbon Neutral Building Certification. Your certificate requires validation. Organise a meeting with your assessor to conduct a site visit and validate your certification. 

  • Renew certification every 12 months. to ensure retention of carbon neutrality status.


To start your assessment process, hire a reputed building consultant agency.

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