ACT Emissions

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. 

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 you might not be familiar with:

• 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.