Herning Municipality

For the last quarter of a century Herning Municipality has been focused on reducing its CO2 emissions, which today are significantly below the national average. Now the municipality has set itself new and ambitious targets, including one to reduce emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases by 35 per cent by 2030.

Innovative hydrogen projects, conversion of heat production to biofuel and the involvement of the local population and companies are just some of the areas in which, over the years, Herning Municipality has reinforced its position as one of Denmark’s strongest municipalities. These initiatives have not only reduced CO2 emissions to 50 per cent of the nationals average, but also helped achieve for Herning the title of EcoCity. 

Climate plan puts focus on all greenhouse gases
Today, Herning Municipality’s work is defined within a comprehensive climate plan covering both the municipality as a geographical entity and the companies operating there. The plan, among the first of its kind in Denmark, includes mapping of CO2 emissions, scenario and action plans, and the following specific goals:

1. 2015: 25 per cent reduction in CO2 emissions compared to 2007
2. 2015: 15 per cent reduction in all greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2007
3. 2030: 35 per cent reduction in all greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2007