Swedish emissions data framework SMHI | FutureproofedCities Help Center

In this help centre article, we will provide a brief overview of the differences and overlaps between the SMHI (Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute) emissions framework, the SECAP (Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan), and the CRF (Common Reporting Framework) frameworks. All three frameworks are designed to help cities manage and report their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but each has its unique focus and methodology.

SMHI emissions framework overview

Developed by the Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute
Focuses on national and subnational GHG inventories
It covers multiple sectors, including energy, industrial processes, agriculture, and waste management
Uses a bottom-up approach, relying on local data and expertise to develop emissions estimates

Overlaps and differences between SMHI, SECAP and CRF:

All three frameworks focus on managing and reporting city-wide emissions but have different scopes and target audiences
SMHI is more focused on national and subnational inventories, while SECAP and CRF are designed for cities
SECAP and CRF have a stronger emphasis on setting and monitoring targets, whereas SMHI primarily focuses on inventory methods and quality assurance

The following table shows how emission groups were mapped to each other between SMHI, SECAP and CRF. This table is relevant when transferring measures from one framework to another. You might need to scroll right to view the entire content.

SMHI	SECAP	CRF
Work Machines Fishing boats, Household work machines, Industrial and construction sector work machines (incl. road works), Agriculture and forestry, Commercial and public activities, Scooters and quad bikes, Other (airports, ports, etc.)	-	-
Waste (incl. sewage) Waste landfills, Treatment of wastewater, Biological treatment of waste, Crematoria and incineration of hazardous waste, Accidental fires, Other waste management	Waste (non-energy related)	Waste Solid waste disposal, WastewaterBiological treatment, Incineration and open burning
Own heating of homes and premises Residences, Agricultural and forestry premises, Commercial and public premises	Households, Agriculture Tertiary, Government, Public lighting	Stationery energy Residential buildings, Agriculture, Commercial buildings and facilities, Institutional buildings and facilities
Electricity and district heating	Local Heat/Cold Production, Local electricity production	Generation of grid-supplied energy Electricity-only generation, CHP generation, Heat/cold generation, Local renewable generation
Industry (energy + processes)	Industry	Stationery energy Industrial buildings and facilities
Agriculture Use of artificial fertilisers, Animal digestion, Sheep manure etc. (storage, use and grazing), Rush manure (storage, use and grazing), Chicken manure (storage, use and grazing), Indirect emissions of nitrous oxide from cultivated land, Liming of arable land, Cow manure (storage, use and grazing), Cultivation of mineral soilsCultivation of organic soils, Crop residues as fertiliser, Pig manure (storage, use and grazing), Other fertiliser etc.	-	AFOLU Other AFOLU, Livestock, Land use
Product use (incl. solvents) Use of fluorinated gases, Color - household, Color - businesses, Nitrous oxide from product use, Solvent use - household, Solvent use - operations, Paraffin wax, Lubricant, Urea for catalysts, Other product use	-	IPPU Industrial process, Product use
Transportation Evaporation from road vehicles, Buses, Domestic civil shipping (incl. private leisure boats), Domestic air traffic, Railway, Light trucks, Mopeds and Motorcycles, Passenger cars, Wear from tires and brakes, Wear and tear from the road surface, Heavy trucks	Public transport Private transport, Municipal fleet	Transportation Waterborne navigation, Rail, On road, Off-road, Aviation
Foreign transport Foreign flights below 1000 m altitude in Swedish airspace, Foreign shipping within Sweden’s borders	-	-