TAS Emissions

Tasmania has already achieved net-zero emissions.

This is because the state's renewable energy production - particularly hydroelectric power -  exceeds its own energy consumption.

Tasmania aims to maintain its net-zero emissions status and help Australia's overall emissions reduction.

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.

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.

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