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.

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Denmark’s water sector has much to offer international talent - and much to gain

International students want to work in Denmark's water sector – and Danish companies want to hire them. A new study reveals that bridging the gap is less about motivation and more about creating clearer pathways.

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Green buildings

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Showcasing Denmark's green ambitions: A press trip ahead of the State Visit to Australia

Australia and Denmark share high ambitions for a green, secure and sustainable society. Ahead of the official Danish state visit to Australia in March, State of Green and The Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomed a group of Australian journalists for a trip across Denmark, visiting important Danish climate stakeholders from both the public and private sectors.

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Partnerships

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Denmark announces State Visit to Australia: Discover the themes and connect with partners

5 February 2026

From 16–19 March 2026, Their Majesties The King and Queen of Denmark will lead an official state visit to Australia. Accompanied by government ministers and a delegation of Danish companies, the visit aims to strengthen bilateral green cooperation, particularly within renewable energy and sustainable buildings.

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Green Shipping

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New publication highlights Denmark’s roadmap to decarbonise global shipping

13 October 2025

As the world anticipates a final global agreement on shipping emissions at the IMO this week, our newly updated publication sheds light on Denmark’s ambition to lead the way toward carbon-neutral shipping.

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State of Green

Green Shipping

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Towards zero: Pathways to decarbonise global shipping

13 October 2025

With over 50 years of experience in green energy and a proud maritime legacy, Denmark is accelerating the global transition towards climate-neutral shipping. In the face of tightening regulation, shifting markets and a rising demand for green fuels and technologies, this new publication highlights how Denmark is helping steer international shipping onto a sustainable course.

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Innovation

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Joint Industry Declaration: Businesses for climate action

22 September 2025

As tectonic plates shift, geopolitical tensions rise, greenhouse gas emissions increase, and temperatures continue to climb, the world faces myriad significant challenges. In this increasingly divided global landscape, where international cooperation is often strained, it is essential for the EU to

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Meet Danish job creation and just transition professionals

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Climate partnerships

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The Danish Chamber of Commerce

The Danish Chamber of Commerce is one of Denmark’s largest business organizations, representing more than 18,000 companies across a wide range of sectors. We work to make Denmark the best country in t

Financial Institution

Green financing

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PensionDanmark

PensionDanmark is one of the largest pension funds in Denmark, established in 1992. PensionDanmark’s mission is to enable our members to have a long and productive working life and to give them a fina

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Job creation and just transition

Lederne

We offer education, inspiration, networking opportunities, career development, and legal counseling.

Utility

Electricity grid

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Andel

Andel is Denmark’s leading energy and fibre-optic group. We are also a cooperative society and a group with subsidiaries. The purpose of Andel is to create value for society, our customers and coopera

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Industry

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Blue Water Shipping

Blue Water Shipping is a global provider of all logistics services in modern supply chain management and the largest wind terminal operator in the world. At the heart of Blue Water is an organisation

Research Institution

Carbon capture, storage and utilisation

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SDU Climate Cluster

SDU Climate Cluster is an interdisciplinary cluster at the University of Southern Denmark focusing on climate related research.

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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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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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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.