Greenhouse gas emissions

AUT has set a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2025 (compared to a 2018 baseline).

AUT's 2024 emissions

In 2024, AUT produced 9,042 tonnes of CO₂e. Please note our emissions are being independently verified, so they are subject to change.

Emissions 2023 graphic

Here is a breakdown of our emissions in 2024:

Scope 1 - 10%
863 tonnes of CO₂e emissions

Fuel 1%
Refrigerants 2%
Natural gas 7%

Scope 2 - 14%
1,254 tonnes of CO₂e emissions

Electricity 14%

Scope 3 - 76%
6,925 tonnes of CO₂e emissions

Student commuter travel 31%
Staff commuter travel 7%
Work from home 1%
Transmission and distribution losses 1%
Waste 1%
Shuttle bus 2%
Air travel 30%
Other – 3%

AUT’s 2024 CO₂e emissions inventory is being independently verified against ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gases – Part 1.

Greenhouse gas emissions independently verified reports

Climate Scenarios Report

AUT worked with the other universities, Te Pūkenga and the Wānanga, to identify potential impacts on the tertiary education sector as a result of climate change. These impacts were described through four climate scenarios. AUT is using these scenarios to identify our climate-related risks and opportunities and better understand the resilience of our business model and strategy.