The Code
The Code
Australian Carbon Industry Code of Conduct v2.0
The Code of Conduct is a formal document that aims to define industry best practice for carbon project developers, agents, aggregators and advisers and represents the minimum standards that all Signatories agree to meet.
The current Code text is the second version (v2.0), and came into effect on 1 July 2021.
The Administrator
The Administrator plays a key role in addressing issues that impact the integrity and reputation of the carbon industry and promote international leadership on carbon project development. Its operations are governed by a transparent compliance framework, oversight by the Code Review Panel and a regular cycle of independent review.
The Code Administrator carries out an annual compliance review of Signatories’ activities and actively investigates and manages complaints under the Code.
At its best the Code reinforces rather than replaces regulatory frameworks, seeking to build a culture of best practice beyond basic compliance.
Meet the Code Administrator team:
Samuel Dawes
Director, ACI Code of Code
Dayana Flores
Engagement Manager, ACI Code of Code
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Approach to Compliance
The Administrator takes a risk-based approach to compliance, prioritizing supportive engagement that assists signatories to understand and meet compliance obligations.
The Code Review Panel
The Code Review Panel is an expert panel responsible for providing independent oversight, monitoring and direction of the Code, including to arbitrate compliance cases.
Independent Review
The Code integrates a three-yearly independent review mechanism that enables stakeholders to have input into the ongoing maturity, development and integrity of Australia’s carbon industry.
Government Partners
Government Partners use the Code as a third party assurance framework that supports subnational carbon market development and funding schemes.
Discover how the Administrator engages with its partners and how these partnerships benefit Code Signatories.
Industry Supporters
Support for the Code is an investment in industry-wide risk mitigation, translating to a more consistent approach to carbon market participation, increased project transparency, strengthened social license, and greater engagement and communication between stakeholders.
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