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This research paper examines the impact of workplace campaigns utilizing carbon footprint calculators on employees' pro-environmental habits, highlighting the importance of social context and corporate support in driving lifestyle changes.

This research paper describes the methodology and data sources for Consumption Compass 2.0, a tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute to help Swedish municipalities estimate and manage household consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions at a high spatial resolution.

This research paper, prepared for the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality by the Stockholm Environment Institute, discusses the rationale and methodology for setting consumption-based greenhouse gas emission reduction goals. It argues that supplementing Oregon's existing sector-based targets with consumption-based goals would provide a more comprehensive and equitable approach to climate mitigation by accounting for the full carbon footprint of goods and services consumed within the state.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the impact of consumption-based emissions (CBEs) on the EU's carbon footprint, noting that the EU has been a net importer of CO2 emissions since 2015 and recommending binding EU-level targets and standardized accounting to mitigate these emissions.

This policy brief examines the opportunities and barriers for the European Union to reduce consumption-based emissions (CBEs), which include emissions from the entire supply chain of goods and services consumed within the EU regardless of where production occurs. Based on policy analysis and case studies from France, Denmark, and Sweden, the brief argues that while territorial emissions have decreased, the EU's carbon footprint remains significant due to imports, necessitating coordinated EU-level targets and a shift from simple efficiency gains to systematic changes in consumption patterns.

This research paper examines the challenges and expectations of municipalities in four Nordic countries regarding the development and use of consumption-based emission inventories to support climate action.

This research paper evaluates the climate neutrality trajectories of nine Swedish cities, analyzing the alignment between their political intent and the actual policy instruments deployed to address both territorial and consumption-based emissions.

This research paper examines the demand-side risks of a just low-carbon transition in Sweden, specifically focusing on the transport and food sectors. It analyzes how carbon footprints and the ability to adapt to policy changes vary by income and geographic density, identifying a significant portion of the population vulnerable to adverse wealth and access impacts.

A commentary by members of the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) urging the Swedish government to use its presidency of the Council of the EU in 2023 to increase the European Union's sustainability ambitions and lead on the European Green Deal.

This briefing describes 'Konsumtionskompassen' (Consumption Compass), an Excel-based tool developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) to help Swedish municipalities analyze household climate footprints at the postal code level. The tool aims to identify 'hotspots' of consumption-based emissions to enable the creation of targeted local policy measures and incentives for sustainable consumption.

This policy brief by the Stockholm Environment Institute examines the potential impacts of Sweden's goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2045 on individual consumption in the transport and food sectors. The authors identify significant gaps in current policy visions, particularly regarding the needs of rural populations in the transport transition and the lack of specific consumption targets in the food sector.

The Consumption Compass is a free Excel-based tool launched in April 2022 by the Stockholm Environment Institute to provide consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions estimates (CO2e) at the municipal and postcode levels for all municipalities in Sweden.

This methodological note from the Stockholm Environment Institute describes an analysis of the distribution of global consumption emissions in 2030, based on the assumption that countries fulfill their Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement. The report highlights a persistent link between income inequality and carbon emissions, noting that the richest populations continue to consume a disproportionate share of the carbon budget required to limit global warming to 1.5°C.

This report outlines the development of a UK government indicator (K1) designed to measure the overseas environmental impacts of UK consumption of key commodities, as required by the UK's 25-year environment plan.

The Carbon Neutral Digestive Initiative (CANDI) is a project by the Stockholm Environment Institute aimed at reducing the carbon footprint of food consumption in Sweden. The report details the findings of Stage 1 (April to December 2019), which focused on understanding consumer preferences, reviewing existing digital footprint applications, and engaging with food industry stakeholders to develop a concept for providing digestible environmental impact information at the point of purchase.

The PRINCE research project (2015–2018), led by Statistics Sweden with the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) as a key partner, developed a new set of consumption-based environmental indicators for Sweden. By linking the EXIOBASE3 multiregional input-output (MRIO) model with Swedish national environmental-economic accounts, the project provided detailed data on where the impacts of Swedish consumption fall globally and across various product groups, moving beyond simple awareness-raising to provide policy-relevant information.

This case study describes a collaboration between the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and Umeå municipality to estimate the climate footprint of local residents. Using a 2018 survey and national statistics, the project developed a tool to identify high-impact consumption areas and provide recommendations for promoting sustainable lifestyles.

This guide by the Stockholm Environment Institute explains how local governments can estimate consumption-based greenhouse gas emissions inventories (CBEIs) to understand the full carbon footprint of their communities, including emissions generated outside city borders.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) calculates the consumption-based climate footprint of residents in Umeå municipality based on a 2018 survey. It identifies key emission 'hotspots' and provides recommendations for local policy interventions to align with the goal of reducing emissions to approximately one ton of CO2e per person by 2050.

This research paper by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI), commissioned by WWF, examines the climate impact of consumption within the Swedish public sector, specifically focusing on food and transport. Using case studies from Eskilstuna and Umeå municipalities, the report analyzes existing and potential policy instruments to drive quantitative, qualitative, and transformative changes in consumption patterns to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.