Policies
What are the Nordic energy policies? What are the greenhouse gas emission targets? This Category looks at low-carbon energy RD&D budgets, climate targets, etc.
The Nordics: Low-carbon ambitions
The carbon intensity of Nordic electricity is under 60 gCO2/kWh, compared to the global average of over 500. The world needs to match the current Nordic level by 2045 in…
The carbon intensity of Nordic electricity is under 60 gCO2/kWh, compared to the global average of over 500. The world needs to match the current Nordic level by 2045 in order to realise the IEA’s 2°C Scenario. An abundance of low-carbon electricity in the Nordic region provides a stepping stone to the mitigation of emissions from the more challenging sectors of transport and industry.