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 2024/25. The previous carbon footprint calculations for the Council can be found here:
Building on the progress made through the Decarbonisation Plan 2023-25, the Council is developing a new Decarbonisation Plan 2025-2030. The plan will set out updated priorities, actions and targets to support the continued reduction of carbon emissions across Council operations and services.
The total amount of carbon emissions from the Council for the financial year 2024/25 has been estimated at 122,560.47 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 2022/23 | Tonnes CO₂e 2023/24 | Tonnes CO₂e 2024/25 | % Change from Baseline Year | % Change from previous year 2023/24 |
|---|
| Supply Chain |
86,728.59 |
62,733.60 |
85,276.36 |
9,3127.14 |
+7.38 |
+9.21 |
| Natural Gas |
13,590.39 |
13,240.13 |
12,023.82 |
11,639.41 |
-14.36 |
-3.20 |
| Electricity |
7,775.94 |
6,544.31 |
6,742.34 |
6,783.84 |
-2.07 |
+0.62 |
|
Waste
|
4,444.99 |
1,822.27 |
1,479.18 |
807.95 |
-81.82 |
-45.38 |
|
Street Lighting
|
848.62 |
741.39 |
788.00 |
740.92 |
-12.69 |
-5.97 |
| Fleet & Equipment |
3,750.39 |
5,866.66 |
4,951.13 |
4,862.56 |
+29.67 |
-1.79 |
| Water |
243.51 |
128.24 |
114.19 |
87.77 |
-63.96 |
-23.14 |
| Other Fuels (LPG) |
9.38 |
103.60 |
94.01 |
58.47 |
+523.27 |
-37.81 |
| Staff Travel & Home Working |
N/A |
5,454.05 |
5,157.64 |
4,435.26 |
N/A |
-14.01 |
| Refrigerant Gases |
N/A |
5.58 |
13.99 |
17.15 |
N/A |
+22.62 |
| Total: |
116,543.2 |
96,639.83 |
116,640.64 |
122,560.47 |
+5.16% |
+5.08% |
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 an Annual Performance Report and Self-Assessment. The report contains an annual summary of our progress towards our priorities, or Well-being objectives, as set out in our Corporate Plan. It sets out our assessment of how well the Council is performing, including how effective our governance arrangements are for decision making, how well we use our resources and how well we deliver our functions.
Our Work Ahead
The Council is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and contributing to wider climate goals. To support this commitment, we have developed a robust programme of plans and actions that set out our approach to decarbonisation, including the measures we are taking now and the pathway for future improvements. For more information, please visit the The Council is committed to reducing its carbon emissions and contributing to wider climate goals. To support this commitment, we have developed a robust programme of plans and actions that set out our approach to decarbonisation, including the measures we are taking now and the pathway for future improvements. For more information, please visit 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.
