Australia's transition to clean energy: embracing the GO scheme

The Guarantee of Origin Scheme (GO Scheme) is an emerging, internationally aligned strategy that compliments the Commonwealth's legislated goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

Through the GO Scheme, producers of renewable energy can make credible low emissions claims about their products, unlocking opportunities for trade, decarbonisation and investment while fostering a robust renewable energy market both domestically and internationally.

The GO Scheme will primarily function through the creation of certificates, which allow for the recording and tracing of information regarding renewable energy products. These certificates can then be traded for financial benefit, surrendered to claim renewable energy benefits or traded to ensure transparency and informed decision making in the market.