If we want Rhondda Cynon Taf to become a carbon neutral Council, then we need to know what carbon emissions we are responsible for.
Please read here for information on the Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Carbon Footprint 2023/24. The previous carbon footprint calculations for the Council can be found here:
The Council has also developed a Decarbonisation Plan 2023-25 providing a clear pathway and defined timescales to enable the Council to become Carbon Neutral by 2030.
The total amount of carbon emissions from the Council for the financial year 2022/23 has been estimated at 96,639.83 tonnes of CO2 emissions. You can see how we categorise and compare our carbon emissions with the baseline year, in the table below:
Sample Table
| Emission Category | Tonnes CO₂e 2019/20 (Baseline Year) | Tonnes CO₂e 2021/22 | Tonnes CO₂e 2022/23 | % Change from Baseline Year | % Change from previous year 2021/22 |
|---|
| Supply Chain |
86,728.59 |
81,676.97 |
62,733.60 |
-27.67% |
-23.19% |
| Natural Gas |
13,590.39 |
14,346.60 |
13,240.13 |
-2.58% |
-7.11% |
| Electricity |
7,775.94 |
8,271.97 |
6,544.31 |
-5.53% |
-11.76% |
|
Waste
|
4,444.99 |
4,842.35 |
1,822.27 |
-59.62% |
-37.37% |
|
Street Lighting
|
848.62 |
855.38 |
741.39 |
-12.64% |
-13.33% |
| Fleet & Equipment |
3,750.39 |
6,007.51 |
5,866.66 |
56.43% |
-2.34% |
| Water |
243.51 |
112.01 |
128.24 |
-47.34% |
14.49% |
| Other Fuels (LPG) |
9.38 |
87.68 |
103.60 |
1,004.44% |
18.15% |
| Staff Travel & Home Working |
N/A |
5,562.37 |
5,454.05 |
N/A |
-1.95% |
| Refrigerant Gases |
N/A |
N/A |
5.58 |
N/A |
N/A |
| Total: |
116,543.2 |
120,907.4 |
96,639.83 |
-17.1% |
-18.77% |
Our Work So Far
The Council puts climate change at the centre of what we do. We want to play our part to protect the planet and our County Borough from the effects of climate change both today and in the future. To evidence this and more, the Council publish a Self-Assessment annually which reports our activity for the year including our actions combatting climate change:
Our Work Ahead
To ensure we reach our target of becoming a carbon neutral Council by 2030, the Council have robust plans in place detailing our activity, actions and pathway to achieving this goal. For more information please visit the Our Climate Plans page.
How Big Is Your Carbon Footprint?
Your carbon footprint measures how much you’re contributing to climate change. The bigger your footprint, the bigger your impact is on the planet through the planet-warming gases you’re emitting into the atmosphere.
Do you know what your carbon footprint is? How does it compare to the average UK or global citizen? Take the World Wide Fund for Nature Carbon Footprint Calculator quiz to find out.
