The competitive advantage of green supply chains

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Globally there’s increasing emphasis on the industrial sector’s role in driving down emissions and resource consumption across value chains. As new regulations and requirements from bodies such as the EU are reshaping business practices, Danish companies have a unique opportunity to lead the change.

Many Danish companies are already turning the challenge of creating green value chains into an opportunity for environmental, social and economic value creation. Coupled with Denmark’s history of effective public-private collaboration on climate action, together, Danish industry leaders and public decision-makers can make the case for seeing the green transition of value chains not as a cost, but as a competitive advantage. An advantage, which must be seized in order to spur competitive decarbonisation, energy transformation and resource-efficient production and ultimately deliver on Europe’s green commitments to the benefit of the rest of the world.

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Discover companies that have turned green supply chains into competitive advantages

Danish companies have a long history of turning the green transition of value chains into a competitive advantage—creating environmental, social, and economic value while driving sustainable growth. Discover and connect with industry leaders seizing this opportunity through strong public-private collaboration.

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Energy efficiency in industry

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FLSmidth

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Biomass

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Danfoss

21 January 2009

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.

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Water management

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Grundfos

22 January 2009

Global leader in water solutions. When you need water, we get it to you efficiently. We’re a global leader of energy-efficient water solutions for use in homes, buildings, industries, utilities and agriculture.

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Buildings

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VELUX

28 January 2009

For more than 80 years, the VELUX Group has created better indoor environments by bringing daylight and fresh air into homes and other buildings all over the world. The VELUX Group was founded in Denmark and is today an international company with a presence in 37 countries.

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Buildings

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ROCKWOOL Group

21 January 2009

ROCKWOOL is the world leader in stone wool products, from building insulation to acoustic ceilings, external cladding systems to horticultural solutions, engineered fibres for industrial use to insulation for process industry and marine & offshore.

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Energy efficiency in industry

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Hempel

Hempel is a world-leading supplier of trusted coating solutions, working with customers in the Energy, Infrastructure, Marine and Decorative industries. Across the globe, Hempel’s paints and coatings can be found in almost every country of the world.

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Combined heat and power production

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Ørsted

25 January 2009

The Ørsted vision is a world that runs entirely on green energy. Ørsted develops, constructs, and operates offshore and onshore wind farms, solar farms, energy storage facilities, renewable hydrogen and green fuels facilities, and bioenergy plants.

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Air pollution from industry production

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Ramboll

30 January 2009

Ramboll is a leading international architecture, engineering, and consultancy company, owned by the Ramboll Foundation.

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Air pollution from industry production

+52

COWI

28 January 2009

COWI is a global consulting group headquartered in Denmark. Our services cover engineering, architecture, renewable energy, environmental services, and more.

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Biomass

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Danish Industry (DI)

17 January 2009

The Confederation of Danish Industry (DI) is the voice of corporate Denmark. On behalf of 19,000 member companies, we work to ensure synergy between society’s goals concerning business competitiveness, a clean environment and energy security. Jointly, these goals create the foundation for green growth.

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Wind energy

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Green Power Denmark

Green Power Denmark is a non-commercial business organization gathering around 1,500 members from across the green energy value chain. We represent companies in the renewable energy industry, owners and developers of renewable energy systems, electricity companies, distribution system operators (DSOs), energy trading companies, and companies that work to refine, convert, and store green electricity.

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Policy frameworks

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Danish Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities

The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities is responsible for national and international efforts to prevent climate change. Through visionary green leadership, the Ministry aim to achieve the Danish Government's target to reduce Danish greenhouse gas emissions by 70 percent by 2030.

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District energy

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Danish Energy Agency

The Danish Energy Agency engages nationally and internationally in the production, supply and consumption of energy - with efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases.

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Biogas

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Danish Agriculture and Food Council

6 February 2009

Population growth, food demand and climate change are major challenges. Food production impacts the climate and, as a result, new and innovative solutions are needed, if we are to satisfy the rising global demand for food, while considering the climate challenges the world is facing.

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Policy frameworks

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Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs

28 February 2013

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 work and run a company.

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Green supply chains

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New report: Green business efforts and competitiveness go hand in hand

27 January 2025

There is a positive correlation between companies' green efforts and their competitiveness. This has been documented for the first time in a new analysis by The Danish Industry Foundation.

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Air pollution from industry production

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Reducing NOx emissions in cement production

While CO2 emissions from cement production are a global challenge, NOx emissions are more of a local and regional challenge. NOx-related issues, such as smog pollution, have a direct impact on public health for communities near cement facilities. Cement producers around the world are aiming to lower

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Biosolutions

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Chromologics

Chromologics is revolutionizing the world of natural colorants with its sustainable, precision fermentation technology, offering consistent and high-quality solutions for various industries. By bridgi

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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.