Industrial emissions factors are updated
Updated default emissions factors will be used in annual emissions returns for specified industrial activities.
Climate Change (Stationary Energy and Industrial Processes) Amendment Regulations (No 2) 2026 · Starts 1 Jan 2027
What's changing
- Default emissions factors in two emissions tables are corrected and updated.
- Corrected factors apply to 2026 activities reported in 2027.
- Updated factors apply to 2027 activities and later years reported from 2028.
Who's affected
People and organisations that must submit annual emissions returns for activities covered by these regulations are affected.
When
The changes start on 1 January 2027. Updated factors apply to returns due in 2027 and from 2028 onwards as specified.
What you might need to do
- Use the corrected or updated emissions factors when preparing affected annual emissions returns.
- Check whether your 2026 or later activities use factors in the affected tables.
Background
The regulations correct and update default emissions factors in the existing emissions rules. The Ministry for Cities, Environment, Regions, and Transport reviewed the regulations.