Australia’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fell by 0.4% to reach 469.3 MtCO2eq in 2022 (-2 MtCO2eq), after experiencing a 1% rise in 2021. GHG emissions increased in the transport sector (+4,9%) and in the agriculture sector (+2,6%), while they decreased for electricity generation (-3.5%) and for stationary energy excluding electricity (-1.5%). Fugitive emissions also decreased (-1.7%).
Emissions in the year to December 2022 were 24.7% below 2005 emissions (the baseline year for Australia’s 2030 target under the Paris Agreement). In 2022, the emission intensity of the economy continued to decline, down 52.1% compared to 2005 levels. Emissions per capita were 42.0% lower than in 2005.
In June 2022, the country pledged in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) update to cut carbon emissions by 43% from 2005 levels. In addition, Australia intends to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.