Green financing | State of Green

Explore green financing

Creation date: Latest first

News

Job creation and transition

+11

Historic declaration can provide 230 million European households with green electricity

At the North Sea Summit in Esbjerg, Heads of Governments from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Denmark took a vast step towards reaching the EU’s climate neutrality goal. By co-signing a joint declaration that will make the North Sea a green, European powerhouse, the four countries aim to harvest 150 GW offshore wind by 2050.

News

Offshore wind

+5

EU leaders convene in Esbjerg to harness the North Sea's green energy potential

To speed up the buildout of renewable energy in the North Sea, Denmark hosts Heads of States from Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and President of the EU Commission Ursula von der Leyen for the North Sea Summit on 18 May.

News

Climate change adaptation

+11

World climate leaders meet in Copenhagen for May Ministerial

The COP26 and COP27 Presidencies will be convening a Ministerial on 12-13 May in Copenhagen. Hosted by Denmark, the May Ministerial meeting will provide the opportunity for ministers worldwide to discuss action in response to commitments from the UNFCCC, the Paris Agreement, previous Conferences of the Parties (COP) and most recently the Glasgow Climate Pact.

News

Green financing

+1

PensionDanmark to invest 100 mln euro in advanced bioenergy with CIP

Denmark’s largest labour-market pension fund is among the investors in new green fuel strategy fund that has reached first close.

publications

Climate partnerships

+20

Climate partnerships

How to achieve one of the world’s most ambitious climate goals with recommendations from Denmark’s 14 climate partnerships

Explore related focus areas

Green financing

To curb climate change and accelerate the green transition, finance is pivotal. With pioneering pension funds, asset manager, and public investors, Denmark has long been leading the way on ESG and green financing.

Job creation and 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.

Sector integration

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.

Carbon capture, storage, and utilisation

Carbon capture, storage, and utilisation (CCSU) are important tools for reducing emissions and accelerating the green transition. Through technologies like power-to-x, we can use the CO2e we already emit as a sustainable energy and fuel in other sectors. This is the next phase in Denmark’s energy transition.

Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency is one of the easiest ways to eliminate energy waste, lower energy costs, and reduce the use of fossil fuels. There is great potential for efficiency improvements in every sector, whether it is buildings or industry. Energy efficiency is an embedded part of Denmark’s mindset, as Denmark has worked with energy efficiency measures since the 70s.

Climate partnerships

Transitioning to sustainable economies 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 green transition.