WA Emissions

Western Australia has less defined emissions reduction targets compared with other states.

It has committed to the broad goal of net-zero by 2050, but has no interim target.

This data helps you track WA's progress.

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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