What is Mt CO₂-e? Emissions are a combination of gases. Most are Carbon Dioxide (CO₂). The other gases are measured as a Carbon Dioxide equivalent (CO₂-e) based on the amount of heat they trap in the atmosphere. They’re measured in Million Tonnes (Mt).
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.
Total and Target
Western Australia
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 77.2 | 8.0% | 1.3% |
| 2014-15 | 83.3 | 7.9% | 9.2% |
| 2015-16 | 82.3 | 1.1% | 8.0% |
| 2016-17 | 81.7 | 0.7% | 7.2% |
| 2017-18 | 82.3 | 0.7% | 7.9% |
| 2018-19 | 88.3 | 7.3% | 15.8% |
| 2019-20 | 81.5 | 7.6% | 7.0% |
| 2020-21 | 73.7 | 9.6% | 3.3% |
| 2021-22 | 82.5 | 12.0% | 8.3% |
Energy - Total
Western Australia
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 22.6 | 0.1% | 28.7% |
| 2014-15 | 23.9 | 5.9% | 36.2% |
| 2015-16 | 25.4 | 6.1% | 44.5% |
| 2016-17 | 25.4 | 0.1% | 44.4% |
| 2017-18 | 25.3 | 0.3% | 43.9% |
| 2018-19 | 25.0 | 1.0% | 42.5% |
| 2019-20 | 25.1 | 0.2% | 42.8% |
| 2020-21 | 22.8 | 9.1% | 29.8% |
| 2021-22 | 23.2 | 1.6% | 31.8% |
Transport
Western Australia
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 13.1 | 2.3% | 27.0% |
| 2014-15 | 13.3 | 1.9% | 29.4% |
| 2015-16 | 14.2 | 6.3% | 37.6% |
| 2016-17 | 14.7 | 3.7% | 42.6% |
| 2017-18 | 14.9 | 1.4% | 44.6% |
| 2018-19 | 14.9 | 0.2% | 44.9% |
| 2019-20 | 14.1 | 5.3% | 37.1% |
| 2020-21 | 14.3 | 1.3% | 39.0% |
| 2021-22 | 14.6 | 2.1% | 41.9% |
Agriculture
Western Australia
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 9.4 | 6.9% | 16.5% |
| 2014-15 | 9.6 | 2.3% | 14.6% |
| 2015-16 | 9.6 | 0.6% | 14.1% |
| 2016-17 | 9.6 | 0.3% | 14.4% |
| 2017-18 | 9.5 | 1.5% | 15.6% |
| 2018-19 | 9.5 | 0.7% | 15.1% |
| 2019-20 | 9.5 | 0.1% | 15.1% |
| 2020-21 | 9.8 | 2.9% | 12.7% |
| 2021-22 | 9.7 | 1.1% | 13.6% |
Fugitive Emissions
Western Australia
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 5.4 | 7.4% | 44.6% |
| 2014-15 | 5.7 | 6.8% | 54.5% |
| 2015-16 | 6.7 | 17.3% | 81.1% |
| 2016-17 | 10.2 | 51.2% | 173.9% |
| 2017-18 | 12.2 | 20.2% | 229.3% |
| 2018-19 | 12.9 | 5.2% | 246.5% |
| 2019-20 | 9.1 | 29.2% | 145.3% |
| 2020-21 | 8.4 | 7.9% | 125.9% |
| 2021-22 | 10.9 | 29.7% | 192.9% |
Industrial Processes
Western Australia
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 4.8 | 2.1% | 28.8% |
| 2014-15 | 4.8 | 1.0% | 27.5% |
| 2015-16 | 4.7 | 2.4% | 24.4% |
| 2016-17 | 4.7 | 2.0% | 27.0% |
| 2017-18 | 4.8 | 1.0% | 28.2% |
| 2018-19 | 4.4 | 7.7% | 18.3% |
| 2019-20 | 4.5 | 2.5% | 21.3% |
| 2020-21 | 4.9 | 8.7% | 31.9% |
| 2021-22 | 5.1 | 3.5% | 36.5% |
Waste
Western Australia
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | 1.9 | 0.3% | 19.1% |
| 2014-15 | 1.8 | 6.7% | 11.1% |
| 2015-16 | 2.0 | 15.1% | 28.0% |
| 2016-17 | 1.9 | 5.8% | 20.5% |
| 2017-18 | 1.5 | 21.5% | 5.4% |
| 2018-19 | 1.9 | 25.1% | 18.3% |
| 2019-20 | 1.8 | 2.7% | 15.2% |
| 2020-21 | 1.9 | 5.5% | 21.5% |
| 2021-22 | 1.9 | 2.2% | 18.9% |
Land Use
Western Australia
|
YEAR |
Mt CO₂-e |
NET |
v 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013-14 | -6.3 | 445.1% | 169.0% |
| 2014-15 | -0.851 | 86.5% | 109.3% |
| 2015-16 | -5.7 | 567.0% | 162.1% |
| 2016-17 | -12.6 | 121.5% | 237.7% |
| 2017-18 | -15.8 | 25.9% | 273.3% |
| 2018-19 | -11.6 | 26.7% | 227.0% |
| 2019-20 | -14.0 | 20.9% | 253.6% |
| 2020-21 | -20.8 | 48.0% | 327.3% |
| 2021-22 | -15.9 | 23.6% | 273.7% |
