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This research paper presents initial findings from the Klimatkalkylatorn dataset, an online carbon footprint calculator developed by the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI) and WWF Sweden. Based on self-reported data from over 800,000 users, the study analyzes variations in household carbon footprints across Sweden, examining the influence of geography, household size, and income levels to provide a more granular view than national statistics.

This fact sheet analyzes financial instruments for sustainable urban investment in nine Swedish cities. It highlights a significant funding gap for climate neutrality by 2045, noting that while these cities have raised 31.2 billion SEK through 52 green bonds for projects like renewable energy and clean transport, current investment plans are insufficient. The report details municipal funding inflows (taxes, grants, debt) and outflows, and notes that alternative financing like blended finance and crowdfunding are not yet utilized in the studied Swedish context.

This report by the Stockholm Environment Institute presents results from a 2018 survey of 119 Swedish municipalities regarding their efforts to promote sustainable consumption. It highlights a significant gap between internal municipal sustainability efforts and efforts to influence households and businesses, while emphasizing the urgent need for stronger political support at the local level.

This SEI report analyzes the efforts of Swedish municipalities to promote sustainable consumption based on a 2018 survey of 119 municipalities. It finds that while over 50% work systematically on sustainable consumption within their own operations, only 30% target households and even fewer target businesses. Key barriers include a lack of political support, financial resources, and tools for monitoring consumption-based environmental impacts. Economic motives are the primary driver, and the report recommends that the government task county administrative boards (länsstyrelserna) with coordinating municipal efforts to improve knowledge exchange.

This 2011 report analyzes transport-related CO2e and pollutant emissions in Tallinn, finding that while overall vehicle mileage and GHG emissions rose by nearly 50% between 2000 and 2009, local pollutants like NOx and PM decreased due to better engine technology. It highlights that municipal service vehicles contribute about 10% of the city's transport CO2e, with city buses and waste trucks being the largest contributors. The report recommends implementing eco-driving training, which could save up to 2,660 tons of CO2e and nearly 1 million euros annually for municipal companies. Broader recommendations for Tallinn include congestion charging, low-emission zones, and prioritizing public transport and cycling over private car use.

This factsheet examines sustainable urban development in nine Swedish cities (Gothenburg, Linköping, Lund, Malmö, Nacka, Örebro, Östersund, Västerås, and Vellinge) that have utilized green bonds. It highlights the challenges of rapid urbanization, such as a potential welfare finance gap of up to 200 billion SEK, and showcases specific solutions in energy-efficient building (e.g., wooden frames in Östersund), electrified transport (e.g., Gothenburg's bus fleet), and nature-based solutions for flood management (e.g., Linköping's watercourse widening). The document emphasizes the critical role of municipalities in helping Sweden reach its net-zero emissions goal by 2045.