Download PDF

Western Downs

2021/22 municipal emissions snapshot

Electricity29%Source %

  • Residential 1%
  • Commercial 1%
  • Industrial 27%
  • Residential 4%
  • Commercial 3%
    • Retail Trade 1%
    • Education & Training 1%
    • Public Administration 1%
    • Other Services 0%
    • Wholesale Trade 0%
    • Healthcare 0%
    • Arts and Recreation 0%
  • Industrial 93%
    • Mining 87%
    • Utilities 2%
    • Manufacturing 1%
    • Agriculture 1%
    • Transport 1%
    • Construction 1%

Gas27%Source %

  • Residential 1%
  • Industrial 26%
  • Residential 1%
  • Industrial 99%
    • Mining 96%
    • Utilities 1%
    • Manufacturing 1%
    • Transport 1%

Transport3%Source %

  • On road 100%
    • Automotive 68%
    • Freight 31%
    • Motorcycle 1%

Fugitive24%Source %

  • Coal Mining 7%
  • Oil and Natural Gas 93%

Agriculture15%Source %

  • Dairy Cattle 1%
  • Pigs 2%
  • Sheep/Beef 94%
  • Cotton 2%
  • Other Crops 1%
Total municipal emissions
6 960 000
t CO2e
1m t CO₂e2m t CO₂e3m t CO₂e4m t CO₂e5m t CO₂e6m t CO₂e7m t CO₂e8m t CO₂e9m t CO₂e10m t CO₂e

Western Downs is a regional area that is very large in geographical area relative to the state average and has a moderate urban density. Its major emissions source is electricity consumption with the majority of this coming from industrial electricity consumption.

There are many reasons why a profile can change over time including changes in emissions sources, updates to methodology and more accurate data sources. Read our FAQs for more information.

Sub-sector data gives a better understanding of the key stakeholders contributing to emissions within your profile.

Sub-sector breakdowns can be used to identify opportunities for engagement and collaboration with key emitters. There are also opportunities for inspiration and learning with regions which have the same high emitting sectors. For more information on what is included within each emissions source and sector, please see the FAQs.

The Snapshot time-series gives an overview of high-level emissions trends. Visible trends might include the impact of continual decarbonisation of the electricity grid, or the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on transport emissions.

Because the data is partially modelled, the Snapshot time series is not suitable for detailed tracking of emissions reductions or for tracking the impacts of specific programs. As the quality of available data continues to improve, so will the tracking capabilities of Snapshot in the future.

The Snapshot sub-sector breakdown time-series gives an overview of high-level emissions trends. Visible trends might include the impact of continual decarbonisation of the electricity grid, or the impact of Covid-19 lockdowns on transport emissions.

Because the data is partially modelled, the Snapshot time series is not suitable for detailed tracking of emissions reductions or for tracking the impacts of specific programs. As the quality of available data continues to improve, so will the tracking capabilities of Snapshot in the future.

SourceSectorEmissions (t CO2e)
Electricity Residential88 000
Commercial65 000
Industrial1 969 000
Gas Residential1 000
Industrial1 908 000
Transport On road176 000
Waste15 000
IPPU14 000
Fugitive1 652 000
Agriculture1 072 000
Land Use0

Land Use data is not used in the chart nor the displayed total municipal emissions.

Transport activity data from
Google Environmental Insights Explorer

Characteristics
Land area37 922 km2
Population34 451
Gross regional product$ 5 118 397 000
Climate zone4

About this report

This report outlines the major sources of carbon emissions for the entire region (municipality, electorate, or state). Due to the approximate nature of the profile, the emission values are represented as rounded numbers. This report includes the following sources:

  • Stationary energy (grid supplied electricity/gas)
  • Transport (on-road use and domestic passenger air travel)
  • Waste (landfill and wastewater)
  • Agriculture (enteric fermentation, manure management and synthetic fertilizer use)
  • Land Use Change (land clearance and reforestation)
  • Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU) (industrial processes, refrigerant use)

It has been developed to be consistent with the Global Protocol of Carbon Emissions reporting (GPC Protocol) BASIC+, the international standard for cities and local government areas.

Snapshot provides you with a profile of your region’s emissions for the inventory year noted and gives a breakdown of emissions by sector. This Snapshot of your greenhouse gas emissions profile is based on a combination of local (Tier 2) and state level (Tier 1) data sets. Snapshot can be used alongside other local data sets where more detail is needed.

There are a number of minor emissions sources that are included as part of a larger total or excluded. The full list of inclusions and exclusions can be found in the Methodology document.

For help using this report to plan CO2 reductions strategies, please see our user guide.

Note that the percentages presented might not add up to 100% because of rounding.

This report uses emissions data provided by Google.

Free PDF Snapshot Report

You can download a PDF copy of this report optimised for printing and sharing.

Terms and conditions

Use of this website governed by the terms of use set out in our Privacy Statement.