Climate Change

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McCullough Robertson’s Climate Change Group has been developed to help our clients meet the diverse range of challenges and to maximise the many opportunities that exist for businesses that invest in developing strategies to operate in an environmentally sustainable manner.

McCullough Robertson recognises that the imperatives of environmental sustainability impact differently depending on the industry sector. Consequently our Climate Change Group is comprised of dedicated practitioners from all practice areas in the firm in recognition of the fact that issues relevant to climate change and environmental sustainability require a 360 degrees solution.

McCullough Robertson’s Climate Change Group has a blend of experience, skills and industry experience to set us apart from our competitors and the commitment to work closely with our clients, in both a legal and a business advisory role, to assist them in the many issues relevant to climate change and environmental sustainability. These include:

Regulatory

carbon abatement and emission reduction strategies and development plans
emissions trading schemes
carbon taxes
securing greenhouse gas abatements and offsets
carbon sink legislation
‘Greenhouse Friendly’ and ‘Greenhouse Challenge Plus’
Commonwealth government initiatives including energy efficiency opportunities legislation, ‘Mandatory Renewable Energy Target’ Scheme and ‘Greenhouse Gas Abatement Program’
Queensland government’s 13% gas scheme
NSW Greenhouse Gas Abatement Scheme and NSW Carbon Abatement Programs
electricity and water electronic trading platforms, and
water and energy management and conservation.

Renewable energy

renewable energy projects – project start up and operation
renewable energy project plans, and
green/renewable energy purchase and sale agreements.

Risk management

climate change risk management plans
insurance, and
legal audits.

Property and environmental

green leasing and commercial fit outs
green building design and construction
green ratings systems
forestry projects
water and waste management plans, and
energy management and efficiency plans.

Corporate

trade practices
directors’ duties
government ‘green’ purchasing requirements
taxation, levies and other incentives
Commonwealth and State government funding opportunities for renewable energy projects, and environmentally sustainable initiatives.