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Emissions

What are Council's emissions?

In 2019 Council commissioned a carbon footprint analysis to measure the amount of greenhouse gases that are emitted by council operations annually.

That analysis identified 6,241 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent greenhouse gasses. Below is a summary of that analysis showing the areas where these emissions come from.

Source

tCO2e

% of Total

Fuel

442

7%

Facilities

55

1%

Wastewater Treatment Plants

3212*

51%

Landfill

999

16%

Electricity

127

2%

Wastewater Treatment Electricity

147

2%

Water Treatment Electricity

116

2%

Air Travel

71

1%

Commuting

702

11%

Waste Transfer

370

7%

Total

6241

100%

* Note that wastewater treatment plants emit greenhouse gases in the form of methane and nitrous oxide that are much stronger greenhouse effect than carbon dioxide, but are shown in terms of carbon dioxide equivalent emissions.

How will Council reduce these emissions?

Council are developing an emissions reduction programme to look at all service areas and operations. Some examples include:

  • Performance improvements at wastewater treatment plants
  • More efficient vehicle fleet; optimised usage and reduced reliance on fossil fuels
  • More efficient buildings; switch to LED lighting, optimising climate control, introduction of solar panels.
  • Sending waste to landfills with methane digestors

District-wide Emissions

Council has received a district wide emissions inventory report for the 2021-2022 financial year as part of a combined initiative with Te Tai Tokerau / Northland councils. The report details the Far North Districts Greenhouse Gas emissions resulting from activity and consumption. Read the Far North District Emissions Inventory.

The total gross emissions are 1,130,970 tCO2e. The graph below outlines the results with agriculture and transportation as the most significant contributors. Using information from the inventory, council can promote, monitor and support the community to reduce emissions.

FND greenhouse gas emissions 2022

Future audits

Council is currently working on an emissions audit for the 22-23FY. Council is working with Toitu carbonreduce in accordance with ISO 14064-1 and ISO 14067. Once completed, the data will be made public. This is anticipated to be completed by mid 2024.

Last updated: 03 Oct 2024 10:34am