Climate KPIs - a basis for setting and monitoring climate targets
| Reference number | |
| Coordinator | RISE Research Institutes of Sweden AB - Jordbruk och livsmedel |
| Funding from Vinnova | SEK 470 360 |
| Project duration | October 2024 - September 2025 |
| Status | Completed |
| Venture | A new recipe for the food system - build-up phase |
| Call | A new recipe for the food system: The pot of innovation - Experiment, experiment and explore |
Important results from the project
The project developed scientifically based key figures for food purchases: 0.91 (2030), 0.85 (2040) and 0.80 (2050) kg CO₂e/kg food for the entire food chain. It is clear that climate actions are required from both production and consumption. The achieved project goals and results were disseminated via a methodology report, a digital popular science summary and a webinar. Synergies were created with the innovation platform 9outof10, Climate 2030, and the EU project SWITCH, among others.
Expected long term effects
The key figures provide a common goal for climate work in the food chain and support municipalities, regions and companies in setting ambitious but realistic climate goals. Public meals can be pioneers and also influence private actors. In the long term, the results can contribute to new policy instruments, innovations and changed consumption and production patterns, with the aim of keeping the food system within the planet´s limits.
Approach and implementation
The project was carried out as planned in two work packages, but with an adjusted schedule. The method is based on a global climate budget within the planet´s limits, future desirable dietary patterns for climate and nutritional needs, and population forecasts, anchored with Kost & Näring, the Swedish Food Agency and WWF. Results from updated national dietary guidelines ensured that the results were scientifically anchored. The collaboration between the participating actors has worked well.