When is Embodied Carbon Reporting Required?

Short answer

Embodied carbon reporting is required for projects that need Green Star NABERS Climate Active certifications or sustainable driven council approvals.

Full answer

Embodied carbon reporting is not yet mandatory for every project but many council certification bodies and investors now request it. It is usually required when:

• Applying for a Green Star rating

• Meeting investor or stakeholder reporting obligations

• Submitting to councils with climate or net zero policies

• Pursuing NABERS or Climate Active certification

Why this matters

Knowing when reporting is required prevents approval delays and ensures eligibility for funding or certification pathways.

How Certified Energy can help

We confirm whether your project needs embodied carbon reporting and deliver reports tailored to the relevant standards and council requirements.

Related regulations

•  GBCA Green Star rating tools

• NABERS embodied carbon guidelines
• Local government sustainability requirements

Helpful resources 

• What is embodied carbon reporting?
• Why is embodied carbon reporting important?
• How do you measure embodied carbon in buildings?
• What factors influence the cost of an embodied carbon report?