1. Emissions

NT Emissions

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

Total Net Emissions

FULL DATA

Explainer

The Northern Territory has less defined emissions reduction targets compared with other states and territories.

It has committed to the broad goal of net-zero by 2050, but has no interim target.

This data helps you track NT's progress.

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Data

Total Net Emissions

Northern Territory

YEAR

Mt CO₂-e

NET

v 2005

2013-14 14.2 26.1% 26.7%
2014-15 11.4 19.9% 1.5%
2015-16 12.8 12.2% 13.9%
2016-17 14.7 15.1% 31.1%
2017-18 11.1 24.2% 0.7%
2018-19 17.7 58.7% 57.6%
2019-20 18.1 2.6% 61.7%
2020-21 15.3 15.6% 36.4%
2021-22 16.7 9.4% 49.2%

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts

Trend

Total Net Emissions

Northern Territory

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts

Sector Emissions

NT 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

Northern 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

Trend

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Australia

Source: DCCEEW via OnlyFacts

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