Policy framework

Denmark's robust policy framework includes ambitious climate goals, stringent environmental standards, and incentives for green innovation. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, and the public, Denmark ensures effective implementation and continuous improvement of its policies.

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Security of supply

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Sound of Green: Can Europe afford climate policy in an energy crisis?

Europe is once again facing high energy prices and serious questions about security of supply. At the same time, climate change has slipped down the agenda in many places. In the latest episode of Sound of Green, European Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen explains why he still sees the green transition as Europe's best answer.

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Policy frameworks

Denmark's new government aims to be the greenest in history

After months of negotiations, Denmark's new green government aims to be "the greenest" yet, with bold commitments on renewable energy, biodiversity and security of supply. Discover the green priorities behind Denmark's government - and meet the ministers responsible for delivering them.

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Electricity grid

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Port of Aalborg receives EU funding for hybrid shore power project

Port of Aalborg receives EUR 1.35 million in EU funding for a new project aimed at establishing shore power that can supply electricity both to vessels at berth and to the port’s own equipment.

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Wind energy

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Sound of Green: When green energy has a people problem

Across the world, the urgency to accelerate renewable energy deployment is growing, and as projects expand, so does resistance. But a new narrative is emerging – one where local trust, ownership and engagement are not optional, but essential to delivering the green transition.

Solution

Digitalisation

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Floating Offshore Wind Solution Suite

A US engineering firm sought to commercialise a floating offshore wind technology, requiring a clear market strategy, product-market fit, and access to capital to enable entry into competitive global markets.

Solution

Digitalisation

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North Atlantic Shipping Infrastructure Alteration

A global logistics client aimed to expand its North Atlantic liner agent service from two to seven countries, requiring coordination across multiple markets, partners, and operational systems.

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Meet Danish policy framework professionals

Company

Bioenergy

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Scangrid

Founded in 2013, Scangrid is among the first aggregators to provide the Danish TSO with grid‑stability services through a Virtual Power Plant. Scangrid is committed to expanding flexibility and stabil

Organisation

Green buildings

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Thoravej 29

Thoravej 29 is a community of more than 170 ambitious people from 35 organizations working with art, social innovation, sustainability, democracy, digital innovation, and politics. All share the miss

Research Institution

Air pollution from industry production

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Circular Innovation Lab ApS

We are a strategy and policy think-tank on circular economy. Through research, digital tools, national roadmaps, and capacity building, we help governments, UN agencies, and businesses design and impl

Company

Climate COP

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LEGO System A/S

The LEGO Group’s fundamental belief is that play helps children to learn. Their ambition is to reach as many children as possible with LEGO play, whilst limiting the impact their operations have on th

Company

Biodiversity

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Upstream Partners

Upstream Partners was founded by Erik Lind Olsen and the Planetary Responsibility Foundation in the fall of 2024 with a presence in Copenhagen and New York. Today, Upstream Partners is a partner-owned

Company

Biodiversity

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cirka cph

In cirka cph, we are dedicated to democratising taking action that contributes to planetary sustainability. We contribute to this through project work and close collaborations with both public bodies,

Research Institution

Bio-based circular solutions

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BRIGHT

The Novo Nordisk Foundation Biotechnology Research Institute for the Green Transition (BRIGHT) at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU) aims to provide scalable, bio-based alternatives to fossil-d

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Green hydrogen

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European Energy

European Energy aims to be a major global force in driving the green transition.

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Green financing

To curb climate change and accelerate the green transition, finance is pivotal. With pioneering pension funds, asset managers, and public investors, Denmark has long been leading the way in ESG and green financing.

Sector coupling

Through sector integration we need to move the energy flows with highest possible efficiency between sectors and transfer the renewable energy to transport, heating and production which today are powered by fossil fuels.

Biodiversity

Denmark is making efforts to tackle the increasing challenges threatening both local and global biodiversity. With the EU Biodiversity Strategy leading the way, new initiatives is being made to support plants, animals and ecosystems in the future.

Partnerships

Transitioning to a sustainable economy and achieving net zero cannot be done without global partnerships and cross-sectoral collaboration. With this notion, Denmark has established 14 climate partnerships placing the private sector at the heart of the green transition.

Circular economy

In enabling the green transition, it is crucial to address product life extension, reuse, and the recycling of waste, circular business models can reduce consumption and minimise waste generation. They allow products to be continuously used, reused, sold as a service, and enable the sharing of products, rather than incentivising a one-time purchase.

Policy framework

Denmark's robust policy framework includes ambitious climate goals, stringent environmental standards, and incentives for green innovation. By fostering collaboration between government, industry, and the public, Denmark ensures effective implementation and continuous improvement of its policies.

Job creation and just transition

While the green transition creates vast employment opportunities, it also calls for upskilling, new labour market policies and investments in human capital. Based on the legacy of public-private partnerships, Denmark shows that job creation and green growth can go hand in hand.

Innovation

Denmark’s commitment to innovation is evident in its investment in research and development, support for startups, and collaboration between academia, industry, and government. By promoting a culture of continuous improvement and embracing cutting-edge technologies, Denmark enhances its competitive edge and addresses global issues such as climate change and resource scarcity.

Digitalisation

Digitalisation is about integrating digital technologies into all aspects of society and industry to enhance efficiency, connectivity, and innovation. By leveraging the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, Denmark improves public services, optimises industrial processes, and fosters a more connected and resilient society.

P4G - Partnering for Green Growth

The P4G initiative aims at engaging private companies and governments in partnerships with the purpose of solving the UN’s 17 development goals. As the national platform for P4G activities in Denmark, State of Green will help facilitate such partnerships.