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Emissions plateau
2030 TARGET: 353.3 Mt CO2-e / YEAR
Australia
EMISSIONS
Australia has six years to hit its emissions target. Is it on track?
- Australia's 2030 target for greenhouse gas emissions is 43% below 2005 levels (their peak).
- The country is currently at about 25%. It has plateaued for the last three years.
The OnlyFacts Emissions Dashboard tracks our progress.
Million Tonnes of CO2 Equivalent / Year
Total emissions reduction
Australia
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YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
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Compare with 2005
2030 Target: 43% lower than 2005 (baseline year)
Australia
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ELECTRICITY EMISSIONS
The energy sector is the biggest emitter. But it's also improving fastest.
- Electricity fuels are divided into renewables and non-renewables (fossil fuels).
- Fossil fuel emissions are falling as Australia adopts renewable energy.
The OnlyFacts Electricity Dashboard tracks its progress.
Fossil fuels falling
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Electricity Non-Renewables
Australia
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STATE / TERRITORY |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
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QLD tops fossil fuels
States and territories compared
Australia
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CORPORATE EMISSIONS
Companies are responsible for about 85% of Australia's total emissions.
- Companies report Greenhouse Gases in three 'scopes'.
- Scope 1 means direct emissions from operations. Scope 2 relate to energy use. Scope 3 relate to the entire supply and value chain.
The OnlyFacts Corporate Dashboard tracks them.
Reported company emissions
Total Corporate Emissions
Australia
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YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
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Corporate emissions
Companies vs national total
Australia
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TRANSPORT EMISSIONS
Transport is Australia's second biggest emitter. It's nearly all roads.
- Road transport is the biggest factor in Australians transport emissions, by far.
- Emissions from cars, trucks and freight are growing.
The OnlyFacts Transport Dashboard tracks it.
Transport is increasing
Govt data is lagging
Australia
Road dwarfs others
Transport types compared
Australia
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