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https://www.climatechoices.act.gov.au/policy-programs/act-greenhouse-gas-emissions-inventory-reports

Australian Capital Territory

2020/21 state emissions snapshot

Gas22%Source %

  • Residential 7%
  • Commercial 7%
  • Industrial 8%
  • Residential 33%
  • Commercial 33%
    • Industrial 34%

      Transport66%Source %

      • On road 66%
      • On road 100%
        • Automotive 100%

      Waste11%Source %

      • Landfill 92%
      • Water 8%
      Total municipal emissions
      1 620 999
      t CO2e
      1m t CO₂e2m t CO₂e3m t CO₂e4m t CO₂e5m t CO₂e6m t CO₂e7m t CO₂e8m t CO₂e9m t CO₂e10m t CO₂e

      Australian Capital Territory is a territory that is geographically very small relative to the national average and has a very high urban density. Its major emissions source is on road transportation, due to the state’s larger commuting and other travel requirements. The second largest source of emissions is product use.

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      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)
      Gas Residential121 333
      Commercial121 333
      Industrial121 333
      Transport On road1 070 000
      Waste172 000
      IPPU0
      Fugitive0
      Agriculture15 000
      Land Use144 000

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

      Characteristics
      Land area2 358 km2
      Population442 469
      Gross regional product$ 38 850 632 400
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