1. Emissions

ACT Emissions

Latest Data (21-22)

2030 Target
-75% v 2005
0.4 Mt CO₂-e / yr
Progress
-10% v 2005
1.3 Mt CO₂-e / yr
Needed pace
-8.2% per year
-0.1 Mt CO₂-e / yr
Current pace
+12.6% per year
0.2 Mt CO₂-e / yr

Total Net Emissions

FULL DATA

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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Data

ACT

Total Net Emissions

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%

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-22

Trend

ACT

Total Net Emissions

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-22

Total Gross Emissions

Explainer

When you hear the term 'Net Zero', have you ever thought about what 'Net' means?

It means total emissions put into the atmosphere minus emissions removed from the atmosphere.

So, gross emissions, are the total emissions put into the atmosphere before any removals.

In Australia, only one sector is responsible for both releasing and removing greenhouse gases: Land Use, Land-Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF).

We have removed LULUCF from the total net emissions, as a proxy for Australia's gross emissions.

Trend

ACT

Total Gross Emissions

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-22

Sector Emissions

ACT Sector Emissions

Explainer

When countries report their emissions, they're divided into sectors. Here are some key terms:

  • Fugitive emissions are released during gas, oil and coal production.
  • Industrial processes mean chemical, metal and mineral production, as well as fridges and air-conditioners.
  • Stationary energy means burning fuel for energy (e.g. gas, coal) in settings other than transport, such as power plants or buildings.

For more, click the Read more button.

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Trend

ACT

Sector Emissions

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-22

Comparisons

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AUS

Comparisons

STATE / TERRITORY

per 100k

Mt CO₂-e

NET

Qld 2.332 124.1 13.4%
NSW 1.359 111.0 2.9%
Vic 1.278 84.7 5.4%
WA 2.957 82.5 12.0%
NT 6.687 16.7 9.4%
SA 0.869 15.8 20.5%
ACT 0.281 1.3 16.3%
Tas -0.760 -4.3 18.5%
Australia 1.663 432.6 1.4%

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-22

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AUS

Comparisons

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts | Updated: 30-06-22

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