In New Zealand, our energy use makes up almost 40% of our greenhouse gas emissions. Those emissions are created when we burn fossil fuels – driving a petrol car or diesel truck, travelling by plane, burning gas for manufacturing or burning coal to create electricity.

  • New Zealand's emissions

    New Zealand has a commitment to reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. How are we tracking?

  • The electricity grid

    Learn about our highly renewable electricity grid and why the time of day we use electricity makes a difference.

  • Calculate your carbon footprint

    Your carbon footprint is a measurement of the greenhouse gas emissions that are attributed to your day-to-day activities.