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.

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Perspective

Climate COP

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Countdown to COP29: Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors

31 October 2024

Denmark heads to COP29 in Baku with a strong focus on commitments under the Paris Agreement, especially by tackling emissions in hard-to-abate sectors. Building on the launch of the Group of Negative Emitters (GONE) at COP28, Denmark will push for further action, setting the stage for COP30 where updated national climate targets (NDCs) will be submitted.

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Circular economy

Solum: Robotic sorting provides up to 90% clean waste fractions for recycling

Solum was founded in 1986 by farmer Christian Christensen, focusing on soil types and soil improvement. Today, sales of soil products account for two-thirds of the company’s turnover. In addition, Solum A/S is involved in sorting building materials and waste.

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Building design

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Denmark aims to increase the recycling of construction materials

The Danish government has recently approved a new legislation mandating recycling plans for buildings exceeding 250 square meters scheduled for demolition.

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Circular business models

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Vestas introduces low-emission steel offerings for wind turbines

1 February 2024

With the steel industry being emission-heavy, Danish wind giants Vestas have formed a partnership to introduce low-emission steel offering that reduces emissions from production of wind turbine towers.

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Buildings

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Realdania supports innovative digital platform for circular construction

31 January 2024

Circue ApS has received support from the philanthropic association Realdania for the next phase of the project “Circue – Circular Construction Connected.” The project’s purpose is to develop a digital platform that promotes circular construction.

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Bio-based circular solutions

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Six Danish companies amongst the world’s 100 most sustainable

17 January 2024

With six entries in the global 100 most sustainable corporations, Denmark’s private sector once again shows its commitment to driving the green transition.

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Meet Danish circular economy professionals

Company

Air pollution

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Ramboll

Ramboll is a leading international architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, owned by the Ramboll Foundation.

Company

Building materials

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Troldtekt

Troldtekt has been designing, developing and manufacturing Troldtekt acoustic panels since 1935. Our products are developed and manufactured in Denmark, and sold in numerous countries around the world

Financial Institution

Green financing

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Rockstart Ventures

Rockstart is a leading accelerator VC investing in ambitious founders with groundbreaking visions for a regenerative and sustainable future.

Company

Circular economy

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RefurbishBike ApS

RefurbishBike: A green solution for waste and urban / micro transportation with a high value for ESG and CSR in a circular cycling concept

Organisation

Biodiversity

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BSR

BSR is a sustainable business network and consultancy focused on creating a world in which all people can thrive on a healthy planet. With offices in Asia, Europe, and North America, BSR provides its

Organisation

Air pollution

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Danish Standards

Danish Standards is Denmark's official standardization organization, providing Danish market players the opportunity to help secure Danish interests and competitiveness in the development of European

Company

Air pollution

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CO2 Brains

Developing countries suffer the most from climate change and the loss of biodiversity and fertile land. Yet these countries also offer opportunities in the form of skilled labour and available degrade

Organisation

Biodiversity

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ConTech Lab

ConTech Lab is the construction industry's shared development platform where companies from the industry can develop and experiment with new ways of using data, digitalization and technology to create

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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.