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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P4G

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Partnering for green growth: Discover three cases funded by P4G

Partnerships and funding are key to advancing sustainable development in emerging economies. In this article, we highlight three P4G-supported projects in Vietnam, Kenya and Ethiopia that focus on climate-smart agriculture, biodiversity, and water resilience.

News

P4G

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New partnership to strengthen sustainable coffee production in Kenya

Slow Coffee has acquired African Coffee Roasters in Kenya, strengthening its commitment to regenerative agriculture and value creation in coffee-producing regions. The move supports local job creation, maintains high product quality, and enhances sustainability across the supply chain.

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Offshore wind

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The economic benefits of wind energy

Wind energy has a well-documented positive socio-economic effect. From job to exports, wind energy plays a central role in the Danish economy.

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publications

Offshore wind

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Wind energy - powering the future

Discover our white paper on wind energy, and learn about how wind energy supports a reliable, efficient and resilient energy system.

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Wind energy

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Developing a mature wind industry and value chain

From research and manufacturing to installation, operation, and grid integration, Denmark is home to a comprehensive wind value chain that has matured over more than five decades and gained a strong global presence.

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Wind energy

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A renewable transition in harmony with people and nature

Transitioning to a zero-carbon society results in visible changes to our surroundings. Denmark has a strong focus on ensuring a renewable transition in coexistence with both people and nature.

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Meet Danish job creation and just transition professionals

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

Company

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.

Company

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.

Company

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

Organisation

District cooling

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The Danish Energy Industries Federation (DI Energy)

The Danish Energy Industries Federation (DI Energy) is part of the Confederation of Danish Industry, Denmark’s largest private business organisation.

Organisation

Circular business models

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P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030

P4G – Partnering for Green Growth and the Global Goals 2030 – is a global initiative, with the ambition of becoming the world’s leading forum for developing concrete public-private partnerships at sc

Public Sector

Policy frameworks

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Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs

The mission of the Danish Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs is to create Europe’s most competitive and innovative economic condition in order to make Denmark an attractive place to

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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.