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Measuring emissions: A guide for organisations: 2024 detailed guide

This detailed guide* is part of a suite of seven documents and tools that comprise Measuring emissions: A guide for organisations. It is for Aotearoa New Zealand-based organisations wishing to voluntarily measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions.

Measuring and reporting empowers organisations to manage and reduce emissions more effectively over time. Helping organisations minimise their greenhouse gas emissions will help meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s emission reduction targets.

This detailed guide* is part of a suite of seven documents and tools that comprise Measuring emissions: A guide for organisations. It is for Aotearoa New Zealand-based organisations wishing to voluntarily measure and report their greenhouse gas emissions.

Measuring and reporting empowers organisations to manage and reduce emissions more effectively over time. Helping organisations minimise their greenhouse gas emissions will help meet Aotearoa New Zealand’s emission reduction targets.

Suite of documents

2024 Emission factors summary Quick look up tables providing the main emission factors for each emission source
2024 interactive workbook Use this to work out your organisation’s emissions and produce an inventory (simply input your activity data)
2024 Emission factors workbook As above but in excel format across multiple tabs
2024 Emission factors flat file * Simple format for integration with software
Example GHG report Shows what a finished inventory report might look like 
Example GHG inventory Shows what a finished inventory might look like (Excel)


* File was republished on 6 June 2024. If you have any questions or would like to provide feedback on this guidance, email emissions-guide@mfe.govt.nz.