Background & Purpose

Sweden wants to use international emission credits to help reduce global greenhouse gas emissions and meet its own climate goals for 2045 in a cost-effective way.

Proposals & Debate

The National Audit Office recommended that the government make goals for the Swedish Energy Agency clearer and set specific numbers for how many credits should be bought. They also suggested tracking the total cost, including administrative fees, to see if this is the cheaper way to reduce emissions.

The Decision

The Swedish Parliament took note of the report and closed the case, meaning no new laws were passed, but the government is now aware of the same recommendations for improvement.

Does this affect you?

  • The Swedish Government: They must now implement the recommendations from the National Audit Audit Office to improve how climate credits are follow-up.
  • The Swedish Energy Agency: They will likely receive new, clearer goals and targets for their government steering.

In Practice

  • The government will now have to consider setting specific numerical targets for emission credits for 2030, 2040, and 2045.
  • The Swedish Energy Agency will receive clearer instructions on what is expected of them.
  • The government will track the total cost of buying credits, including the paperwork and administration, to compare it with other climate measures.
  • The Swedish Parliament will use the report as a basis for future climate policy discussions.