Sweden is one of the members of the Friends of Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform. In combating climate change Sweden emphasizes the importance of making polluters pay, by putting a price on carbon emissions. Already in 1991 a carbon tax was introduced in Sweden as a complement to the existing system of energy taxes. Today the general carbon tax level is approximately $ 150 per ton of carbon. Sweden is considered a green pioneer, aiming for a completely fossil free society (www.government.se/fossilfreesweden). The governments’ long-term ambition is that the energy system should be based on 100% renewable energy.

Besides participating in the Friends activities, Sweden has since 2011 been supporting Global Subsidies Initiative (GSI) and their work to support government efforts to reduce fossil-fuel subsidies, for instance by helping building capacity, raising awareness of, and facilitating an informed national dialogue on reform options.