What is an Emission Factor and Who Sets It?
You enter "1000 Litres of Diesel". We calculate "2.7 tonnes of CO2". How?
The National Greenhouse Accounts (NGA)
The Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water publishes a thick technical document every year called the NGA Factors.
Scientists analyze fuel samples and grid data to determine exactly how much Greenhouse Gas is released per unit of energy.
Why it matters
Using an international calculator (US or UK-based) is wrong for Australian businesses. Our coal is different, our grid is different. The Carbon Data Registry strictly uses the latest Australian NGA factors to ensure your certificate stands up to local scrutiny.
Disclaimer: Information in this guide is general in nature and does not constitute legal or financial advice. Please consult a professional for your specific obligations.