- Industrial sector accounts for 50% of total emissions in Knox.
- Increased frequency and intensity of extreme weather events impacting health, infrastructure, and biodiversity.
- Emissions from residential and commercial stationary energy (37%).
- Split incentives for solar installation in rental properties.
Knox City Council
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021-2031 reporting, Knox City Council disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 3.0M t CO2e (2019). Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
3.0M t CO2e (2019)
2021-2031
Waste
27.0K tons (2019)
2021-2031
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2021-2031 | 3.0M t CO2e (2019) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced Council's emissions by 27% since 2015/16 through energy efficiency upgrades and solar PV installations in Council buildings.
- Replaced 10,600 streetlights to LED, reducing energy use by more than 75% since 2016.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- All Council’s passenger pool vehicles to be EVs by 2025 where viable.
📅 Medium-term
- Net zero greenhouse gas emissions from fuel use in buildings by 2030.
- Net zero GHG emissions from use of grid-supplied energy by 2030.
- Net zero GHG emissions related to indirect emissions (wherever possible) by 2030.
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions for Knox City Council by 2030.
- Net zero emissions for Knox community by 2040.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilityCommunity EngagementSocial EquityGovernance