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.

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Electricity grid

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Sound of Green: Energy without borders

26 September 2024

Explore the potentials of increased grid and market interconnectivity. Listen to the latest podcast episode of Sound of Green as we tell the story of how Denmark and the UK came together to build the world’s longest interconnector.

News

Micromobility

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Circular cycling concept growing - more than 3000 riders

6 September 2024

Since its inception in 2021, RefurbishBike has been riding the wave of success, rapidly growing and expanding its range of services to meet the evolving needs of urban mobility. What began as a simple solution to provide refurbished bicycles has blossomed into a multifaceted business that touches every corner of the mobility sector.

solutions

Micromobility

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RefurbishBike sets new standard for Green Mobility with recycled bicycles concept in Greve

3 September 2024

In an era where environmental sustainability is becoming increasingly crucial, the challenge of reducing new bicycle production has emerged as a key concern. Urban areas are often cluttered with abandoned bicycles, contributing to unnecessary waste and resource consumption. The production of new bik

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Biosolutions

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10 solutions for the industrial biorevolution

Biosolutions offer significant potential to reduce environmental impact while enhancing economic resilience. The European Biosolutions Coalition and DI Bio present ten examples of biosolutions set to revolutionise industries by integrating sustainable practices grounded in nature and biotechnology.

solutions

Smart cities

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Exploring new standards for smart terminal light solutions

Copenhagen Malmø Port (CMP) faced a huge challenge, when they wanted to replace old, worn down street lighting equipment: Excess energy consumption Expensive and cumbersome maintenance Deteriorating light quality challenging high risc working conditions Here’s the good news – they foun

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Wastewater treatment

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Tackling today's challenges with the innovations of tomorrow

Current and future challenges in wastewater treatment include the handling of xenobiotics such as PFAS, pharmaceutical substances, microplastics, as well as reducing emissions of greenhouse gases such as methane and nitrous oxide. At the same time, there is a growing interest in recycling wastewater as a water resource for Power-to-X plants that requires ultrapure water.

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Meet Danish innovation 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

Air pollution

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COWI

We provide state-of-the-art services within engineering, environmental science and economics with due consideration for the environment and society.

Company

Biomass

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Danfoss

The global climate crisis caused by carbon emissions is a key threat to society and our planet. Danfoss’ energy-efficient and climate-friendly solutions enable a cost-effective green transition.

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

Biosolutions

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Nocla

Nocla is an innovative food company specializing in sustainable and natural flavorings for professional kitchens and food producers.

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

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

Organisation

Green buildings

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COBOD International A/S

COBOD International specializes in innovative construction technologies by pioneering in the development and sale of 3D construction printers. Our mission is to revolutionize the building industry thr

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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.