liquid-fuels Scope 1 (Direct)

Diesel (Automotive Diesel Oil)

Emission factor for diesel fuel used in transport vehicles and mobile equipment. Diesel is the most commonly reported fuel in Australian carbon accounting, used across road transport, mining, agriculture, and construction.

Emission Factor Value

70.41

kg CO₂-e/kWh

What is the emission factor for diesel in Australia?

The Scope 1 emission factor for diesel (automotive diesel oil) is 70.41 kg CO₂-e per GJ, or approximately 2.72 kg CO₂-e per litre, as published in the NGA Factors 2025.

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