Carbon Catch-up: Not all emissions are worth the same

Carbon Catch-up: Not all emissions are worth the same
Mercury is the only energy company to reduce its emissions intensity in the past year. (Image: NZME)
Murray Jones
When discussing corporate emissions, we often consider the largest sectors in terms of output – dairy, aviation, and energy.But if we're tracking progress, then looking at just overall emissions doesn’t tell the whole story. Pandemics, unusual meteorological conditions, or one-off financial events can drastically reduce emissions one year and increase them the next. This can lead to a focus on short-term fluctuations that don’t reflect the action taken by the business itself. That’s where looking at emissio...

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