The government is urged to address the climate impact of Danes from imported goods. The government should intensify efforts to reduce the climate footprint of imported goods, says the Climate Council. According to a recent note from the council, it is essential to address the greenhouse gas emissions from the production of televisions, food, and other goods that Denmark imports. The Climate Council highlights that while the domestic climate impact from Danish consumption has been reduced by about 45 percent since 1990, the climate footprint from imported goods has increased by around 30 percent.
“We recommend that the government strengthens efforts to reduce our climate burden abroad,” said Peter Møllgaard, the spokesperson for the Climate Council, in a press release. The council, made up of various experts in the field of climate, advises the government regularly and provides notes and recommendations. In the current note, the Climate Council also points out the potential to make public kitchens more environmentally friendly, as 650,000 main meals are served in Denmark daily.”