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| Year | Emissions | Baseline | Gap | ACCUs | SMCs | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24–25 | 2.10 Mt | 2.17 Mt | -67 kt | — | — | Under baseline |
Virgin Australia Holdings National Transport Facility is a aviation facility operated by VIRGIN AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS LIMITED in National. Like all covered facilities, jet fuel combustion generates significant Scope 1 emissions across the national fleet. Under Australia's Safeguard Mechanism, Virgin Australia Holdings National Transport Facility must keep its annual emissions below a stepping-down baseline — or purchase carbon credits to cover any overage.
In 2023–24, Virgin Australia Holdings National Transport Facility came in under its baseline — reporting emissions of 2.10 Mt against an obligation of 2.17 Mt, a surplus of 67 kt. Facilities that come in under baseline can generate Safeguard Mechanism Credits (SMCs), which can be sold to facilities that need to cover an overage. Virgin Australia Holdings National Transport Facility generated 67,430 SMCs in 2023–24.
Across the aviation sector, 2 of 3 covered facilities reported emissions above their baseline in 2023–24. The table below compares Virgin Australia Holdings National Transport Facility with other aviation facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism.
| Facility | Operator | State | Emissions | vs Baseline | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Airways Limited National Transport Facility | Qantas Airways Limited | National | 4.53 Mt | +55 kt | ACCU buyer |
| Western Australia | Alliance Aviation Services Limited | WA | 110 kt | +10 kt | ACCU buyer |
| Virgin Australia Holdings National Transport Facility | VIRGIN AUSTRALIA HOLDINGS LIMITED | National | 2.10 Mt | -67 kt | Under baseline |