A 2022 report from the Australasian Centre for Corporate Responsibility (ACCR) delivered a confronting reality: not one of Australia’s top electricity companies is on track to meet the targets of the Paris Agreement. Despite loud sustainability promises and net-zero pledges, the actions of these companies tell a different story.

According to the ACCR’s research, most major electricity producers in Australia are failing to reduce emissions at the pace and scale required to limit global warming to 1.5°C. Some are still investing in fossil fuel infrastructure, while others continue to rely on carbon offsets rather than reducing emissions at the source — a strategy that has drawn criticism from climate scientists and advocates alike.

“Offsets can play a role, but they must never be used to delay real emissions reduction. The science is clear: we need urgent, measurable change now,” says Dr. Saphira Rekker, a leading climate finance expert and co-founder of Arteh.

Dr. Rekker, who has spent years researching corporate decarbonisation and the financial risks of climate inaction, highlights a growing gap between corporate ambition and tangible results.

“Many organisations declare net-zero goals, but without clear data and aligned action plans, these promises risk becoming empty labels. We created Arteh to bridge that gap — to give businesses the tools they need to take real, science-based action,” she explains.

While some of the nation’s largest energy companies delay meaningful change, Australian businesses have a unique opportunity to lead. The tools and technology exist — what’s needed now is the courage and commitment to act.

Arteh was built with this in mind. Designed for simplicity, affordability, and transparency, the Arteh platform enables organisations to calculate and track their emissions across Scopes 1, 2, and 3, set science-aligned targets, and generate automated reports that meet emerging Australian regulatory standards.

“You don’t have to be a climate expert to take action,” says Dr. Rekker. “At Arteh, we believe climate leadership should be accessible to all businesses — not just the big end of town.”

This is a pivotal moment for Australian business. With increasing public scrutiny, legislative pressure, and undeniable environmental shifts, inaction is no longer an option. The question is no longer if we must change — but how quickly we can.

At Arteh, we’re here to make that transition easier, smarter, and more effective — because the planet can’t afford delay.