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The Challenge
Councils are under pressure to cut emissions, meet tight reporting deadlines, and prove impact to residents, funders, and auditors – often with limited internal capacity. At the same time, regulations are tightening and most authorities have made ambitious 2030–2050 climate pledges that demand credible, auditable pathways, not just high-level strategies.
The Regulatory Pressure
This regulatory landscape is evolving, and councils need systems that keep pace automatically rather than relying on one-off consulting exercises.
For Australia
AASB S2
AASB S2 brings mandatory climate disclosures from 2026/27 for Group 2/3 public entities, including councils with $25m-$250m revenue or assets, expanding to full Scope 1-3 emissions plus climate risk assessments like flood impacts on operations. Councils typically qualify as Group 2 (>$50m) starting July 2026 or Group 3 (>$25m) in 2027, preparing for investor and public scrutiny beyond basic energy reporting. Early adoption via tools like CarbonView positions councils ahead of compliance waves.
Commonwealth Climate Disclosure
Commonwealth climate disclosure requires public entities to report climate risks, governance, and emissions in a clearer, more structured way from the 2024/25 reporting cycle. Councils and other public bodies in scope should start preparing now for broader Scope 1–3 reporting, climate risk assessment, and more public scrutiny beyond basic energy data.
Climate Active
Climate Active is a government-backed voluntary carbon-neutral certification. It gives organisations a recognised pathway to measure, reduce, and offset emissions to support carbon-neutral claims. For councils and public sector bodies, it provides a practical framework for tracking emissions, demonstrating progress, and strengthening credibility with stakeholders, grants, and tenders.
NGER
NGER requires reporting of Scope 1 & 2 emissions plus energy use annually to the Clean Energy Regulator if your total group emissions exceed 50,000 tonnes
CO2e or energy consumption/production tops 200 terajoules (about 50GWh electricity equivalent). This covers council-controlled facilities like offices, depots, streetlights, and waste sites – mid-sized councils often hit thresholds from fleet vehicles and building electricity alone. Deadlines fall in October yearly; even if exempt, voluntary reporting helps secure grants and tenders.
For UK & EU
ESOS Phase 4
Mandatory for qualifying councils (>10 employees or 1GWh energy). Audit sites/transport/processes for 20%+ savings. Report kWh totals, intensity, site data.
Deadline: Notify by 5 Dec 2027. Updated 2025 guidance tightens evidence.
UK ETS
From 2027, council waste-to-energy plants, large depots, and street lighting with over 20MW demand is covered by the UK ETS. Direct compliance costs range from £50-100 per tonne of CO2e. Councils also face indirect costs through supplier contracts, where ETS-passed fuel prices rise 15-25%, and via landfill tax increasing to £107+ per tonne from April 2026. Non-compliance penalties start at £500k+.
SECR
Large UK councils (250+ employees or £36M+ turnover or £18M+ balance sheet—at least two criteria) must publish annual Scope 1 & 2 emissions, energy use, intensity metrics, and governance statements in Directors' Reports.
Deadline: Financial year-end. Public bodies are formally exempt but disclose via TCFD equivalents.
Local Pledges, Tenders & Funding
Councils with 2030 Net-Zero pledges must demonstrate progress to access central government grants. Public sector tenders now require ESG KPIs, including proof of at least 20% emissions reductions. CarbonView dashboards provide the verified metrics needed to score highly on bids and confirm funding eligibility.
Why CarbonView
CarbonView brings all your emissions, energy, and activity data into one platform so you can measure, report, and act with confidence.
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One platform, all your data: Scale from single buildings to 500+ assets in one board-ready view.
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Compliance in hours, not weeks: Produce SECR and ESOS outputs rapidly with audit-ready trails, aligned to regulatory expectations.
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Emissions reduction on autopilot: Once implemented, annual updates and tracking run largely automatically, saving around 40+ council hours each year.
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Tangible financial impact: Identify energy-saving opportunities with quantified ROI; typical councils uncover £50k–£500k+ in annual savings potential.
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Stronger tenders and funding bids: Generate credible ESG disclosures that help you win contracts and unlock grants.
The Data You Already Have - Connected
CarbonView plugs into the information your council is already collecting and turns it into actionable insight.
We integrate with:
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Building portfolios: Addresses, floor areas, and building types across your estate.
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Energy consumption: Twelve months (or more) of electricity, gas, and heating bills by site.
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Fleet operations: Vehicle types, fuels, and annual mileage to capture transport emissions accurately.
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Key suppliers and Scope 3: Your top 20 suppliers by spend plus major outsourced services such as waste, energy, and contractors.
This means no more chasing spreadsheets, PDFs, and siloed systems – just a single, consistent data foundation your teams can trust.
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01 Measure
Build a robust baseline across buildings, fleet, and key suppliers so you pinpoint where emissions and costs hit hardest. No more guesswork, just audit-ready clarity.
02 Set Target
Align with local climate pledges and national commitments.
Create clear, evidence-based reduction pathways for 2030–2050 that stick across multi-site operations.
03 Act
Implement reduction actions such as electrification, efficiency upgrades, and monitoring progress against SBTi-aligned trajectories, with regular reporting.
Our Approach
Turn scattered data into decisive climate action
What CarbonView Delivers for You
Reports in hours, not weeks
Board-ready dashboards, audit-ready trails
Audit compliance & cost savings
Energy-saving opportunities quantified with ROI. Typical councils find $50k–$500k+ annually
Multi-site consolidation
Manage 50–500+ buildings in one dashboard. Building level or council-wide roll-up.
Proof for tenders & funders
Credible carbon reporting to win contracts and unlock contracts
Automated annually
Once set up, subsequent years run on autopilot (saves 40+ council hours/year).
