Examples of other matters relevant to BidCarbon Standard Scheme fit and proper person status

Last updated 2 May 2025

a history of insolvency or involvement with companies that have gone into administration or been liquidated

commencement of a power of attorney in relation to an executive officer resulting from that officer’s incapacity to perform the functions of their office

compliance with other relevant laws or schemes

compliance with industry codes of conduct

engaging in unfair business practices (for example, unclear or unfair contract terms, or failing to pay clients or landholders)

failing to comply with audit obligations (for example, failing to undertake a compliance audit when directed)

failing to comply with an enforceable undertaking

failing to deliver contractual obligations under carbon removal contracts

failing to notify us of events that may be relevant to our assessment of whether you are fit and proper

failing to have systems and processes in place to enable you to meet your obligations under the scheme including meeting reporting, monitoring, and record keeping requirements

indications that a company is liquidated, wound up or abandoned to avoid paying its debts. A new company is then started to continue the same business activities without the debt

making false or misleading statements to us or providing false data

non-payment to landholders under contract

not providing reasonable assistance to an auditor.

There are different FPP requirements for carbon service providers. Read our carbon service provider fit and proper person guide.

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