Key Points
Several Australian energy companies have committed to carbon neutrality and have implemented various programs to reduce their carbon footprint.
Some energy companies are also providing options for their customers to participate in carbon neutral programs to offset the emissions associated with their own energy usage.
You can help support the fight against climate change by supporting the energy companies that are working to achieve carbon neutrality.
Is your energy provider carbon neutral? Check this list of carbon neutral energy companies in Australia
As Australia continues to take steps towards achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, many companies are working hard to become carbon neutral. That essentially means that the greenhouse gas emissions they emit into the atmosphere are completely off-set by the greenhouse gas emissions they remove.
COMPARE & SAVECarbon neutral energy providers: List of carbon neutral energy companies in Australia
Climate Active is an Australian government-backed program that certifies organisations and their products as carbon neutral.
To qualify, organisations must measure their carbon footprint and develop and implement strategies to reduce emissions as much as possible. They must then purchase carbon offsets to compensate for remaining emissions.
Independent audits are carried out to ensure the accuracy and the effectiveness of the reduction strategies.
Here is a list of carbon neutral energy companies in Australia that are certified as carbon-neutral organisations by Climate Active:
ActewAGL | ACT + some areas in NSW |
Active Utilities | VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA |
Lumo Energy | VIC, SA |
Red Energy | VIC, NSW, QLD, SA |
Carbon neutral energy providers: List of carbon neutral energy products in Australia
While not certified by Climate Active as carbon-neutral organisations, several energy retailers provide products that are certified as carbon neutral.
Here is a list of energy companies in Australia that offer products certified as carbon-neutral by Climate Active:
ActewAGL | ACT + some areas in NSW |
AGL | VIC, NSW, QLD, SA |
Alinta Energy | VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA |
Elgas | Nationwide |
Energy Australia | VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, ACT |
Engie | VIC, QLD, SA, WA |
Lumo Energy | VIC, SA |
Nectr | NSW, QLD, SA |
Origin | VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, WA |
Powershop | VIC, NSW, QLD, SA |
Real Utilities | VIC, NSW, QLD |
Red Energy | VIC, NSW, QLD, SA |
Carbon neutral energy providers: Why compare?
As you can see in the tables above, some energy retailers are certified as carbon-neutral organisations, and some energy retailers offer products that are certified as carbon-neutral but are not certified as carbon-neutral organisations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What Australian companies are carbon neutral? More than 500 Australian companies have been certified as carbon neutral by Climate Active. You can search them all here.
How can I verify if an energy retailer is truly climate-neutral? Look for certifications or accreditations from recognised organisations such as Climate Active. These certifications ensure that the energy retailer has met rigorous standards for measuring, reducing, and offsetting their carbon emissions.
What types of carbon offset projects do climate-neutral energy retailers support?
Climate-neutral energy retailers support a variety of carbon offset projects, including renewable energy, forestry and reforestation, methane capture and utilisation, and energy efficiency initiatives.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer
This guide is opinion only and should not be taken as medical or financial advice. Check with a financial professional before making any decisions.
Sources
Certified brands, Climate Active, https://www.climateactive.org.au/certified-brands
