There was broad agreement in the room on 24 June. Sweden needs stricter limits aligned with EU climate targets and the transition already underway in the industry.

Rickard Nordin (C), Climate and Energy Policy Spokesperson, put it this way:
“What provoked me most when reading Boverket’s investigation was the argument that progressive organisations welcome demanding requirements, but others have not come as far, so the level must be lower. That puts it below a reasonable minimum. It adapts to those who are not frontrunners and rewards those who made the wrong decisions.”

Another issue that prompted strong reactions was Boverket’s proposal to repeal the current climate declaration on 1 April 2027 before the new rules take effect. In practice, this creates a three-to-four-year gap in climate requirements, removing all requirements retroactively.

When Anna Denell, Sustainability Director at Vasakronan, said:
“We cannot understand this gap. Can anyone explain the logic behind it?”
…the room fell silent.

The consultation is now open. Plant will take an active role and contribute practical proposals. We are collecting input for our consultation response. Please get in touch if you or your organisation would like to contribute perspectives or participate!

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The panel in Plant’s Almedalen discussion on limit values, with a participant speaking into a microphone

Five panellists discussing limit values in Almedalen

Panellists seated in a row during the Almedalen discussion

The audience surrounding the panel in Plant’s Almedalen discussion

Thank you to all participants for these important discussions. From left in the picture:

  • Pelle Tunell, CEO and founder, Plant (moderator)
  • Johan Lins, Deputy CEO, Åke Sundvall
  • Andreas Huss, until 1 June: Coordinator, Hållbart Stockholm 2030 (RISE)
  • Maria Sandell, Head of ESG, Heidelberg Materials Northern Europe
  • Love Berger-Vieweg, Sustainability Specialist, Wingårdhs (Reduction Roadmap)
  • Evelina Enochsson, Head of Certification and NollCO2, Sweden Green Building Council
  • Maria Perzon, Group Sustainability Manager, Castellum
  • Sara Borgström, Senior Consultant, Climate-Optimised Buildings, WSP
  • Joakim Järrebring (S), MP, housing policy spokesperson and Social Democratic Party group leader on the Committee on Civil Affairs
  • Sara Gorton, Sustainability and Innovation Director, Skanska
  • Anna Denell, Sustainability Director, Vasakronan
  • Rickard Nordin (C), MP and climate and energy policy spokesperson
  • David Josefsson (M), MP, housing policy spokesperson and Moderate Party group leader on the Committee on Civil Affairs

Summary of Boverket’s proposal