With landfill emissions often representing the biggest component of local government carbon footprints, more and more councils are seeking a deeper understanding of how waste emissions are generated, calculated, and, potentially, mitigated. When it comes to quantifying emissions from council-owned landfills, there are two distinct approaches commonly used in Australia. The first method involves the … Continue reading Estimating scope 1 emissions from landfill: The benefits and limitations of the NGER Solid Waste Calculator →

The World Economic Forum has recently released its 2024 edition of the Global Risk Report. The Report examines global risks over one-, two-, and 10-year horizons to support decision-makers in adopting a “dual vision” that considers both short- and longer-term risks. The Report’s short-term outlook is predominantly negative globally, while the 10-year forecast is even … Continue reading Environmental challenges dominate the top ten risks in the WEF 2024 Global Risks Report →

The National Greenhouse Account (NGA) Factors document released in August last year introduced significant alterations that reflect the evolving landscape of emissions assessment practices. Notably, the changes represent an important move towards greater harmony with the methodologies used under Climate Active, reflecting a greater degree of collaboration and coordination across different areas of Federal government … Continue reading The NGA Factors evolution: Embracing the market-based method →