Resource efficient production

Resource-efficient production is about optimising the use of materials and energy to create sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing processes. Through cutting-edge technologies and practices that minimise waste and maximise productivity, as well as adopting circular economy principles, such as recycling and reusing materials, Danish industries have significantly reduce their environmental footprint.

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Discover Denmark’s resource-efficient industries

Presenting insights and lessons from Denmark’s push to make its industries more resource-efficient, this publication gives an introduction to the Danish journey towards energy efficiency in industries, while showcasing innovative solutions from Danish solution providers.

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Denmark’s road to resource-efficient industries

All over the world, industries across sectors are facing a pressing dilemma: the escalating scarcity of resources. This calls for a decarbonisation of industries using heavy amounts of energy and water, instead shifting to a focus on sustainable resource consumption through resource-efficient solutions.

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Welcome to the energy-efficient industries of Denmark

In a time where global resources are becoming increasingly scarce and the industrial sectors account for over 20 percent of total greenhouse gas emissions, major industries need to adapt and limit their energy and water consumption.

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Discover Denmark’s resource-efficient industries

Denmark’s road to resource-efficient industries

Welcome to the energy-efficient industries of Denmark

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Air pollution from industry production

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Towards a sustainable industry

Industry stands at the centre of climate and resource challenges - now is the time to rethink how we produce. Discover solutions for competitive, efficient and resilient production in this white paper on "Towards a sustainable industry".

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Resource efficient production

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Resource intensive industry

Resource-intensive industries are vital to a futureproof society but face major decarbonisation challenges. Abating these industries will require innovation and investment in clean technologies, as well as the responsible sourcing and use of energy and resources.

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Biodiversity in agriculture

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Food and agriculture industry

Feeding a growing world population while battling worsening climate and environmental conditions is forcing the food and agriculture industry to transform. And Denmark is spearheading that effort with ambitious regulation and efficient production.

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Energy efficiency in industry

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Manufacturing industry

Manufacturing industries globally are responsible for a major share of economies’ emissions and resource use. However, by targeting operational inefficiencies and resource management, true green growth can be enabled in the sector, as shown in Denmark.

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Energy efficiency in industry

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Driving resource efficiency with regulation

Resource efficiency is an essential part of any governmental strategy to guarantee sustainable economic growth. Denmark displays policies and instruments that can enhance security of supply, boost competitiveness and welfare, and reduce the environmental footprint of industries globally.

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Water in industries

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The global imperative: Water

With rising water stress and industrial demand, holistic water management strategies linking reuse and efficiency are essential to industrial resilience and competitiveness.

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Meet Danish resource efficient production professionals

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Smart energy systems

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FLS

At FLS, we are committed to shaping the future of the mining industry. For over 140 years, we have been at the forefront of innovation, delivering full flowsheet technology and services that drive eff

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Ramboll

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

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COWI

COWI is a global consulting group headquartered in Denmark. Our services cover engineering, architecture, renewable energy, environmental services, and more.

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Buildings

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Danfoss

The global climate crisis caused by carbon emissions is a key threat to society and our planet. Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumpti

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Energy efficiency in industry

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ADVANSOR

We specialize in sustainable CO₂-based climate solutions that combine cooling, freezing, air-conditioning and heating into one system to reduce the need for fossil fuels, boost energy savings and lowe

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Biodiversity in agriculture

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Viemose DGS

As Scandinavia’s leading provider of automated and manual cultivation systems, Viemose DGS delivers innovative, reliable solutions tailored to optimize your growing operations. We are your trusted par

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Biosolutions

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FERM FOOD ApS

FERM FOOD is a producer of fermented plant ingredients for food.

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Biosolutions

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21st.BIO

21st.BIO was founded with one simple mission: to make leading industrial scale precision fermentation technology accessible to as many as possible, so companies can successfully take biotech innovatio

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Biosolutions

Danish businesses are cutting-edge when it comes to biosolutions. As a well-established research-based industry with a strong international engagement, the Danish biosolutions cluster provides abreadth of ways to initiate and acceler-ate the green transition across industries.

Resource-efficient production

Resource-efficient production is about optimising the use of materials and energy to create sustainable and cost-effective manufacturing processes. Through cutting-edge technologies and practices that minimise waste and maximise productivity, as well as adopting circular economy principles, such as recycling and reusing materials, Danish industries have significantly reduce their environmental footprint.

Bioenergy

Denmark has utilised bioenergy as part of its green agenda since the 1980s. Today, bioenergy is the most used renewable energy source in Denmark, covering almost 70 % of Denmark’s combined renewable energy consumption.

Environment and agriculture

By implementing organic farming, precision agriculture, and biodiversity conservation, it is possible to significantly reduces the environmental impact of agricultural activities. This commitment to sustainable agriculture supports not only food security but also the preservation of the environment.