--- title: An important step towards UN development goals description: Co2 skatt forbrenning næringsavfall miljøkonsulenter Co2 tax environmental consultants image: https://blog.sargruppen.no/hubfs/shutterstock_1528092533.jpg --- [![SAR Home](https://blog.sargruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/sar-digital-horizontal-fase6.png?width=500&height=208&name=sar-digital-horizontal-fase6.png) ![SAR Home](https://blog.sargruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/sar-digital-horizontal-fase6.png?width=500&height=208&name=sar-digital-horizontal-fase6.png)](https://www.sargruppen.no?hsLang=en) [![Avfallsveileder](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/6949752/ed39826b-1edf-45c2-926c-39176fc19296.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/6949752/ed39826b-1edf-45c2-926c-39176fc19296) - [English](https://blog.sargruppen.no/news/a-step-towards-un-goals) - [Norsk](https://blog.sargruppen.no/nyheter/a-step-towards-un-goals) - [Services](http://www.sargruppen.no/services) - [Hazardous Waste](http://www.sargruppen.no/hazardous-waste) - [General Waste](http://www.sargruppen.no/general-waste) - [Drilling Waste](http://www.sargruppen.no/drilling-waste-drill-cuttings-mud-slop) - [Water Treatment](http://www.sargruppen.no/water-treatment) - [Tank Cleaning](http://www.sargruppen.no/tank-cleaning) - [Vacuum and Flushing](http://www.sargruppen.no/vacuum-and-flushing-services) - [Industrial Services](http://www.sargruppen.no/industrial-services-inspection-cleaning-cutting-recycling) - [Offshore Cleaning](http://www.sargruppen.no/offshore-onshore-technical-chemical-cleaning-flushing-equipment-installations) - [Environmental Consulting](http://www.sargruppen.no/environmental-consulting-services-courses-waste-chain-management) - [Equipment and Labelling](http://www.sargruppen.no/equipment-and-labelling-for-handling-waste) - [Courses](http://www.sargruppen.no/events-courses) - [Order](http://www.sargruppen.no/contact-order) - [News](https://blog.sargruppen.no/news) - About - [All about SAR](http://www.sargruppen.no/about-sar-a-global-waste-management-partner-and-service-provider) - [WCM®](http://www.sargruppen.no/waste-chain-management) - [Management](http://www.sargruppen.no/about-sar) - [Customers](http://www.sargruppen.no/customers) - [HSEQ](http://www.sargruppen.no/hseq) - [Sustainability](http://www.sargruppen.no/sustainability) - [History](http://www.sargruppen.no/history) - [Career](http://www.sargruppen.no/career-opportunities) - Contact - [Your contacts at SAR](http://www.sargruppen.no/contact-sar-sales-customer-support-order) - [Locations](http://www.sargruppen.no/locations) - [Support](http://www.sargruppen.no/contact-customer-support) - [Sales](http://www.sargruppen.no/contact-sales) - [Order](http://www.sargruppen.no/contact-order) ###### 2 min read # [An important step towards UN development goals](https://blog.sargruppen.no/news/a-step-towards-un-goals) By [Nina Øglænd](https://blog.sargruppen.no/news/author/nina-øglænd) on Dec 31, 2020 9:42:19 AM ###### Topics: [News](https://blog.sargruppen.no/news/topic/news?hsLang=en) The Norwegian government recently released the budget proposal for 2021, and we at SAR are delighted to see that Norway is not only acknowledging, but also actually taking the vital steps necessary for a more environmental economy, by introducing a CO2 tax for incineration of general waste.   But what does this really mean for the market? The most prominent effect is the higher cost for the waste producers, which ultimately will lead to changes in behavior. ​   Waste producers will be motivated to minimize waste production, and maximize re-use and sorting – prompting both a more circular economy, and a more prudent sentiment towards consumption.   Even more important are the perceptual effects; suddenly environmental efforts pay off even financially - choose your raw materials with care, and put an effort into sorting your waste, and you will minimize the cost effect of this tax!   **And the winner is:**   ![Øyvnds people planet profit](https://blog.sargruppen.no/hs-fs/hubfs/%C3%98yvnds%20people%20planet%20profit.jpg?width=313&name=%C3%98yvnds%20people%20planet%20profit.jpg)   Where are we going with this? Towards the underlying purpose of the UN Sustainability goals​: **IMPACT BY 2030****,** **one step at a time****​.** ​ SAR applauds efforts like these by the Norwegian government, and our dedicated environmental consultants are prepared and ready to guide you on how to handle this – moving forward into a sustainable way of operations​.   - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) ![Nina Øglænd](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/c1adf0f66a0085ed8cac68b0dd732908) #### Written by [Nina Øglænd](https://blog.sargruppen.no/news/author/nina-øglænd) Hi there, I am Nina, and I am Commercial Director at SAR Gruppen AS. Got any questions or thoughts on our recent news, our products or services? Get in touch! ## Latest news ###### 1 min read ##### [New Long-Term Contract with Aker BP](https://blog.sargruppen.no/news/new-long-term-contract-with-aker-bp?hsLang=en) SAR has signed a five-year contract with Aker BP for the reception and treatment of drilling waste. 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