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).
The Australian Capital Territory has the most ambitious emissions reduction targets in Australia.
They are:
It aims to reach net-zero five years earlier than the national targets.
This data helps you track progress.
Total and Target
Australian Capital Territory
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 1.5 | 2.2% | 7.4% |
| 2014-15 | 1.6 | 3.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015-16 | 1.4 | 12.7% | 2.8% |
| 2016-17 | 1.5 | 6.1% | 3.1% |
| 2017-18 | 1.2 | 18.4% | 15.9% |
| 2018-19 | 1.2 | 0.8% | 16.5% |
| 2019-20 | 1.2 | 0.4% | 16.8% |
| 2020-21 | 1.1 | 6.6% | 22.3% |
| 2021-22 | 1.3 | 16.3% | 9.7% |
Transport
Australian Capital Territory
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 1.0 | 3.1% | 15.6% |
| 2014-15 | 1.1 | 6.4% | 22.9% |
| 2015-16 | 1.1 | 5.2% | 29.3% |
| 2016-17 | 1.1 | 4.1% | 23.9% |
| 2017-18 | 1.1 | 3.1% | 20.1% |
| 2018-19 | 1.1 | 2.7% | 23.4% |
| 2019-20 | 0.898 | 17.3% | 2.1% |
| 2020-21 | 0.899 | 0.1% | 2.2% |
| 2021-22 | 1.0 | 12.9% | 15.4% |
Agriculture
Australian Capital Territory
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 0.021 | 25.1% | 48.7% |
| 2014-15 | 0.023 | 9.3% | 44.0% |
| 2015-16 | 0.027 | 20.7% | 32.3% |
| 2016-17 | 0.027 | 0.3% | 32.6% |
| 2017-18 | 0.023 | 14.2% | 42.1% |
| 2018-19 | 0.018 | 25.3% | 56.8% |
| 2019-20 | 0.015 | 16.5% | 63.9% |
| 2020-21 | 0.019 | 28.1% | 53.8% |
| 2021-22 | 0.033 | 76.7% | 18.3% |
Industrial Processes
Australian Capital Territory
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 0.154 | 7.8% | 130.5% |
| 2014-15 | 0.163 | 6.0% | 144.4% |
| 2015-16 | 0.169 | 3.8% | 153.7% |
| 2016-17 | 0.175 | 3.4% | 162.3% |
| 2017-18 | 0.175 | 0.1% | 162.6% |
| 2018-19 | 0.189 | 8.0% | 183.7% |
| 2019-20 | 0.191 | 1.1% | 186.7% |
| 2020-21 | 0.214 | 11.7% | 220.3% |
| 2021-22 | 0.209 | 2.4% | 212.6% |
Waste
Australian Capital Territory
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 0.177 | 9.8% | 16.0% |
| 2014-15 | 0.184 | 3.6% | 13.0% |
| 2015-16 | 0.182 | 1.0% | 13.9% |
| 2016-17 | 0.165 | 9.3% | 21.9% |
| 2017-18 | 0.103 | 37.3% | 51.0% |
| 2018-19 | 0.139 | 34.4% | 34.2% |
| 2019-20 | 0.206 | 48.1% | 2.6% |
| 2020-21 | 0.134 | 34.9% | 36.6% |
| 2021-22 | 0.091 | 32.4% | 57.1% |
Land Use
Australian Capital Territory
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 0.121 | 13.2% | 40.2% |
| 2014-15 | 0.093 | 22.9% | 53.8% |
| 2015-16 | -0.179 | 292.6% | 188.9% |
| 2016-17 | -0.037 | 79.1% | 118.5% |
| 2017-18 | -0.205 | 448.7% | 201.7% |
| 2018-19 | -0.287 | 39.6% | 242.0% |
| 2019-20 | -0.178 | 37.7% | 188.4% |
| 2020-21 | -0.207 | 16.1% | 202.6% |
| 2021-22 | -0.109 | 47.2% | 154.2% |
