Summary
PURPOSE: To evaluate changes in greenhouse gas emissions (GHGE) and nutritional composition of food procured for public meals for senior citizens from 2018 to 2022 in the city of Copenhagen. This provides a mid-way evaluation of the Food Strategy aimed at reducing the GHGE of public meals by 25% and assessing whether the municipality is on track to meet its reduction goals. METHODS: Each food item purchased was matched with food composition and GHGE data, both with and without carbon opportunity costs. Data was analyzed separately for 2018, 2022, and both halves of 2022, as well as for different settings. Additionally, materials and initiatives provided by the City of Copenhagen were identified. RESULTS: Across settings, a GHGE reduction of 14% (GHGE including carbon opportunity costs), an
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