Greenhouse gas emissions

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

AUT's 2025 emissions

In 2025, AUT produced 8,994 tonnes of CO₂e (unverified data, currently undergoing independent verification against ISO 14064-1 Greenhouse Gases – Part 1).

Emissions 2025 graphic

Here is a breakdown of our emissions in 2025:

Scope 1 - 6%
537 tonnes of CO₂e emissions

Fuel 0.4%
Refrigerants 1.7%
Natural gas 3.9%

Scope 2 - 18%
1,641 tonnes of CO₂e emissions

Electricity 18%

Scope 3 - 76%
6,816 tonnes of CO₂e emissions

Student commuter travel 32%
Staff commuter travel 8%
Work from home 1%
Transmission and distribution losses 1%
Waste 1%
Shuttle bus 2%
Air travel 26%
Other – 5%

AUT’s 2025 CO₂e emissions inventory is reported in line with GHG Protocol standard and are currently undergoing independent verification 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.