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Australian coal mines relying more on emissions accounting, offset use to meet Safeguard liabilities, analysis finds

Published 14:01 on April 29, 2026 / Last updated at 08:51 on April 29, 2026 / / Asia Pacific (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Pacific), Net Zero Transition (Industrial Decarbonisation)

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Australian coal mines increased their reliance on offsets to meet compliance obligations under the Safeguard Mechanism, according to analysis calling for the upcoming review to plug gaps in the scheme.
Australian coal mines increased their reliance on offsets to meet compliance obligations under the Safeguard Mechanism, according to analysis calling for the upcoming review to plug gaps in the scheme.


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