Emissions - ACT

Current Page Location: Australian Capital Territory

What is Mt CO₂-e? Emissions are a combination of gases. Most are Carbon Dioxide (CO₂). The other gases are measured as a Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) based on the amount of heat they trap in the atmosphere. They’re measured in Million Tonnes (Mt).

Total and Target

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Explainer

The Australian Capital Territory has the most ambitious emissions reduction targets in Australia.

They are:

  • 2025 Target: 50-60% lower than 1990s levels
  • 2045 Target: Net 0 Mt CO₂-e

It aims to reach net-zero five years earlier than the national targets.

This data helps you track progress. 

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Total and Target

Australian Capital Territory

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Mt CO₂-e

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Total and Target

Australian Capital Territory

Comparison

Total and Target

Australian Capital Territory

Energy - Total

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Energy - Total

Australian Capital Territory

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Mt CO₂-e

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Energy - Total

Australian Capital Territory

Transport

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Transport

Australian Capital Territory

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Mt CO₂-e

NET

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Transport

Australian Capital Territory

Agriculture

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Agriculture

Australian Capital Territory

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Mt CO₂-e

NET

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Agriculture

Australian Capital Territory

Fugitive Emissions

Industrial Processes

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Industrial Processes

Australian Capital Territory

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Mt CO₂-e

NET

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Industrial Processes

Australian Capital Territory

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Waste

Australian Capital Territory

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Mt CO₂-e

NET

v 2005

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Waste

Australian Capital Territory

Land Use

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Land Use

Australian Capital Territory

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Mt CO₂-e

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v 2005

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Land Use

Australian Capital Territory

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