To ramp up its effort to combat climate crisis, Sweden has announced its intention to include consumption-based emissions in its reduction target, which means that carbon emissions from products manufactured outside of Sweden and imported into the country will be added to its total emissions. The move will make Sweden the first country in the world to account for overseas emissions.
When setting up emission reduction goal, most governments frame around emissions generated within the borders. The Swedish government considers including overseas emissions reporting to be a difficult but laudable action. Besides, the Global Carbon Project claimed that imports account for up to 60% of Sweden's overall emissions, which reflets the country's attempt to account for them.
