Climate partnerships

Transitioning to a sustainable economy and achieving net zero cannot be done by governments alone. Partnerships are key. With this notion, Denmark has established 14 climate partnerships placing the private sector at the heart of the green transition.

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Climatepartnerships2030.com

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2030. This is the ambitious climate goal set by the Danish government. But how do we get there? Learn more at Climatepartnerships2030.com: the official website for the Danish climate partnerships.

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Climate partnerships: A new model for public private climate action

The private sector plays an important role in the effort to achieve the Danish government’s climate goal. Partly via efforts to reduce emissions in value chains. And partly by developing new products, services, technologies, and business models which support the green transition – both at home and abroad.

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Climate partnerships: a new take on public-private climate action

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 70 per cent by 2030. This is the ambitious climate goal set by the Danish government. But how do we get there?

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Climatepartnerships2030.com

Climate partnerships: A new model for public private climate action

Climate partnerships: a new take on public-private climate action

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Climate partnerships

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Denmark at Climate Week NYC 2024

4 September 2024

During Climate Week NYC 2024, State of Green and its partners will host a series of events that will focus on partnerships in catalysing climate finance, implementation of the Global Biodiversity Framework and ways to deliver on the global commitment to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030.

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Denmark ramps up its green engagements with African countries

In a new strategy titled ‘Africa’s century’, Denmark strengthens its engagement with governments, businesses and civil society across all of the African continent. Equal partnerships with African countries is a central focus of the new strategy that further focuses on job creation, energy transition and climate adaptation, with a particular emphasis on water, forests and biodiversity.

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Policy frameworks

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The ripple effect of legislation

Denmark's environmental journey began decades ago, driven by the need to protect the aquatic environment and limited water resources. Today, the Danish water sector applies innovative wastewater treatment, aiming for energy and climate neutrality by 2030. Public-private partnerships and EU alignment underscore its commitment to sustainability, setting a global example for transformative solutions in water management.

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His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark returns as patron of State of Green

Having previously served as patron of State of Green from 2008 until his accession to the throne, State of Green is thrilled to welcome back His Majesty King Frederik X as our patron.

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Green hydrogen

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New cross-border partnership to provide Danish hydrogen to Germany

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) and Uniper have recently signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their collaboration on supplying Danish green hydrogen to Germany.

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Smart grid

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Denmark and the UK are now officially connected through the world's longest power cable

Today, the world’s longest power cable, Viking Link, was officially inaugurated at locations at Lincolnshire in the UK and South of Jutland in Denmark respectively. Connecting Denmark with the UK, the interconnector marks the road ahead of international collaboration on advancing renewable energy initiatives and interconnected energy systems.

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Meet Danish climate partnerships professionals

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P4G

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Slow Coffee

Founded in 2018, Slow is an impact company that works with smallholder coffee and cacao farmers in Southeast Asia. We support livelihoods, protect the environment and work for global change.

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Green financing

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PKA

PKA is a non-profit labor market pension fund based in Denmark. We manage the pensions of 350,000 members employed primarily in the social service and health care sectors

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Bio-based circular solutions

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Viegand Maagøe

Our 120+ employees are in the front line of sustainability. We succeed in this because we have experts with insight into all aspects of the green transition.

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Climate change adaptation

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The Danish Water Industries Federation (DI Water)

Danish Water Industries Federation (DI Water) represents the leading technology providers, engineers, and utilities within the Danish water cluster and across the entire value chain.

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Buildings

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Port of Aalborg

Port of Aalborg is more than a traditional port, transport hub and business park. We work with partnerships and collaboration. Sustainability and green transition. Symbioses and synergies. Knowledge a

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Shipping and maritime

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Danish Shipping

Danish Shipping is a trade and employer organisation. Half of the members of the organisation own ships registered in Denmark, the other half run their activities in Denmark under other flags of state

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Climate partnerships

The Danish Chamber of Commerce

The Danish Chamber of Commerce is the network for the service industry in Denmark. It is one of the largest professional business organisations in Denmark with more than 240 employees, offices in Cope

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Bioenergy

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Nature Energy

Nature Energy owns and operates 11 biogas plants located throughout Denmark, and operate one plant in France while more projects are in the pipeline.

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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.