1. Emissions

ACT Emissions

Dashboard for greenhouse gas emissions in Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 'Mt CO₂-e' means million tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent (the measurement for greenhouse gases).

Total Net Emissions

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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

Total Net Emissions

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%

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts

Trend

Total Net Emissions

Australian Capital Territory

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts

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.

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Trend

Sector Emissions

Australian Capital Territory

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts

Comparisons

Data

Comparisons

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Australia

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

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Australia

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts

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