Carbon Calculator
What is your climate impact?
Use our online calculator to estimate your carbon footprint and find out how much you need to offset to compensate for your greenhouse gas emissions.
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Vehicles
0 t CO2
Vehicle Type
Select Vehicle Type
Petrol large V8 car; heavy 4WD (13.2L/100km)
Petrol large car (9.9L/100km)
Petrol medium 4WD (9.8L/100km)
Petrol medium car (7.5L/100km)
Petrol small 4WD (7.4L/100km)
Petrol small car (6.4L/100km)
Petrol light car <1.5L (5.7L/100km)
Petrol motorcycle <251cc (3.0L/100km)
Petrol motorcycle 251-999cc (4.8L/100km)
Petrol motorcycle >999cc (5.7L/100km)
Petrol scooter <125cc (2.6L/100km)
Petrol hybrid small car (3.9L/100km)
Petrol hybrid medium car (4.8L/100km)
Diesel heavy 4WD (8.4L/100km)
Diesel large car (9.5L/100km)
Diesel medium 4WD (6.3L/100km)
Diesel medium car (5.5L/100km)
Diesel small car (4.6L/100km)
LPG large hybrid car (7.9L/100km)
LPG large car; med 4WD (12.3L/100km)
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Assumptions
Based on an annual travel period
Annual travel distance of 15,000 km
Includes Scope 1 (direct) and Scope 3 (indirect) emissions
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My Vehicles
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Description
Qty
Fuel Type
Consumption (L)
CO2 Emissions (t)
Electricity
0 t CO2
Assumptions
The emissions factor used is the weighted average for all Australian states.
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My Electricity
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Description
State
Consumption (kWh)
CO2 Emissions (t)
Gas
0 t CO2
Assumptions
1 unit = 1 kWh (unless otherwise stated on your gas bill)
For gas fuelled cars use the Vehicles category.
Note: NT and Tasmania use the next closest state factors as the data is confidential and not published.
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My Gas
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Description
Type
State
Consumption
CO2 Emissions (t)
Waste
0 t CO2
Waste Type
Select Waste Type
Food
Paper
Garden
Wood
Textiles
Sludge
Nappies
Rubber and leather
Inert waste (including concrete/metal/plastics/glass)
Co-mingled mixed municipal solid waste
Co-mingled mixed commercial and industrial waste
Co-mingled mixed construction and demolition waste
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Assumptions
Based on weekly collection.
Inert waste has zero emissions as it does not break down and produce methane.
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My Waste
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Description
Type
Weight (tonnes)
CO2 Emissions (t)
Water
0 t CO2
Water Utility Location
Select Location
Australian Capital Territory
New South Wales - Metro
New South Wales - Non Metro
Northern Territory - Alice Springs
Northern Territory - Darwin
Queensland - South East
Queensland - Other
South Australia
Tasmania
Victoria - Metro
Victoria - Non Metro
Western Australia - Metro
Western Australia - Non Metro
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Assumptions
Based on average volume (kL) of residential water supply per property in each state.
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My Water
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Water Utility Location
Water Used (kL)
CO2 Emissions (t)
Paper
0 t CO2
Source
Select a Source
Domestic
Imported
Paper Type
Select a Paper Type
Recycled Paper
Virgin Paper
Add to My Paper
Assumptions
Select Virgin if paper type is unknown
A ream of 80gsm A4 paper weighs 2.5kgs
A ream of A3 paper weighs 5.0kgs
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My Paper
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Description
Source
Type
Weight (kg)
CO2 Emissions (t)
Air Travel
0 t CO2
Cabin Class
Select a Cabin Class
Average
Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class
Distance
Select a Distance
Short Haul Return
Medium Haul Return
Long Haul Return
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Assumptions
Distance is based on the following examples:
Short-haul = Melbourne to Adelaide return Medium-haul = Sydney to Perth return Long-haul = Melbourne to London (via Doha) return
If seat classification is unknown select Average.
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My Flights
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Description
Cabin Class
Distance (km)
Passengers
CO2 Emissions (t)
Public Transport
0 t CO2
Transport Method
Select a Transport Method
Bus
Train
Transport Type
Select a Transport Type
Average Passenger Load
Urban Commute
Long Distance
Add to My Commutes
Assumptions
For off-peak travel select Average Passenger Load.
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My Commutes
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Description
Method
Type
Distance (km)
Passengers
CO2 Emissions (t)
Events
0 t CO2
Accommodation
Food & Drink
Giveaways & Promotional Materials
Add to My Events
Assumptions
To calculate the total emissions for an event, include other emissions such as travel, electricity, waste etc. to a saved calculation.
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My Events
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Description
Accommodation ($)
Food & Drink ($)
Giveaways ($)
CO2 Emissions (t)
