Greenhouse Gas Emissions in South WalesLocal Authorities Ranked
South Wales emitted 15.8 million tonnes CO2e of greenhouse gases in 2024, 7.1 tonnes per person.
All 13 local authorities in South Wales, ranked by emissions per person (co2e). Data: Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (2005-2024), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Open the interactive map| Rank | Local authority | Emissions per person (CO2e) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Neath Port Talbot | 29.0 tonnes |
| 2 | Pembrokeshire | 10.8 tonnes |
| 3 | Vale of Glamorgan | 8.7 tonnes |
| 4 | Carmarthenshire | 7.9 tonnes |
| 5 | Monmouthshire | 7.8 tonnes |
| 6 | Newport | 6.2 tonnes |
| 7 | Bridgend | 5.4 tonnes |
| 8 | Blaenau Gwent | 4.3 tonnes |
| 9 | Cardiff | 4.2 tonnes |
| 10 | Rhondda Cynon Taf | 4.1 tonnes |
| 11 | Torfaen | 4.1 tonnes |
| 12 | Swansea | 4.0 tonnes |
| 13 | Caerphilly | 3.9 tonnes |