Towards sustainable consumption in the Nordic Region

This analysis sheds light on the Nordic region's environmental "spillover effect" as a result of our consumption, as well as other social effects.The results indicate that in general consumption-based emissions reveals that the global emissions continue to grow with transport as the biggest source to consumption-based CO2-e emissions from households in the Nordic countries, followed by food and housing. Also, there is a need for better due diligence, transparency and monitoring. Based on reported CO2-e intensities several shifts are suggested to be supported by policy instruments:

1. Shift from beef to other meat consumption.

2. Shift from meat to vegetables. 

3. Reduce food waste. 

4. Reduce air travel. 

5. Shift from private cars to public transportation and soft mobility. 

6. Prolong life of goods.

7. Respect human rights.

8. Reduce overall private consumption.