State of Green

 

Sustainable economic growth and security of energy supply are among the greatest global challenges today. As the first country in the world, Denmark has decided to lead the transition and become a green growth economy entirely independent of fossil fuels by 2050.

Sharing solutions for green growth
This ambitious goal rests on solid rock. Completely dependent on imported oil for decades, Denmark was severely affected by the oil crises of the 1970s. It was decided to take a new path to meet growing energy needs and, at the same time, to cater for environmental concerns. As a result, green issues such as energy efficiency, renewables, clean air and water and sustainable cities have become deeply embedded in the mindsets of the Danes.

And time has shown that economic and environmental policies can indeed go hand in hand. Since 1980, Denmark has grown to become a global leader in the development of new sustainable technologies and solutions. During the same period, the Danish economy has grown by almost 80 per cent without increasing gross energy consumption.
Denmark is proud to be able to share its solutions and inspire nations, companies and citizens all over the world to invest in green growth.