Henrik Skou
Head of Visitors Programme

Powering our Futurewith Sustainable
EnergyCreatingSmart, Green &Liveable Cities

Ensuring Water
Security for a
Growing WorldMovingTowards aCircular Economy

Introduction toWhat we doAs an organisation

State of GreenAs a nation

Authorities

PoliticiansCompanies

MediaWe serve international political and commercial decision makers

We are your single point of entry

to key green players in Denmark

What gives us credibility and agility

PublicPublic - Private
Partnership

PrivateWe are your single point of entry

to key green players in Denmark
Public - Private
PartnershipPrivate

PublicGovernment

Business organisations

Voice of 10,000
Danish companies

Representing 60 Danish
energy companies

Representing 200 companies
in wind energy

Corporate sponsors

Sustainable energy technologies

Engineering sustainable constructions

World leader in stone
based insulation

Sustainable wind power
solutionsLeading green
energy utility

Largest trade union,
representing 280,000
employees
Representing 186,000 employees in thefarming and food industry#1 in energy efficient pumps

One of the 50 largest pension
funds in Europe

Trade union for
230,000 workers

Developer ofrenewableenergy power plants

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on stateofgreen.com

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Sharing Denmark’s green know-how
State of Green Tours
Technical visits for international
decision makers
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360-degree videos of Danish sitevisits, e.g. OSW and district heating
GREEN TALKS, GREEN INSIGHTS,
GREEN DIALOGUES
Online high-level webinars targetedinternational audience
EventsExport promotions,exhibition stands, conferences, royal visits,etc.

House of Green
Interactive visitors’ center forinternational delegations
Powering our Futurewith Sustainable Energy

CreatingSmart, Green &Liveable Cities

Ensuring Water
Security for a
Growing WorldMovingTowards a
Circular Economy

Press & Communication
International media relations andnews publications
White Papers
Publications and knowledge
papers within sector areas andDanish green strength areas

WebsiteGreen Hubs & Access Cities
The world’s gateway to Denmark’s green solutions
P4G - Partnering for Green Growth andand know-how
the Global Goals200

delegations
each year

We create connections
across the globe

50

countries
each year

State of Green white papers

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For profit

Project
development

Sharingknowledge
and fostering
relationsNot-for-profit

How we do it

GlobalChallenges

WeinspireandconnectSolutions

Introduction toAs an organisation

1970

State of GreenAs a nation

The story of Denmark’s green transition
Energy and resources

Stepping stones•

99% dependent on imported energy•

Oil crisis with soaring prices hit
Denmark’s economy hard•

A wake-up-call: From energy security toenergy diversity

2050

2%
Renewable energy in energy consumption0%
Water savings since 1980

0%
Share of household waste recycledToday
2050

1985
1970

1997

2012

70%
2030

The story of Denmark’s green transition
Energy and resources

Stepping stones•••

1971: World’s first ministry of environment isestablished
1976: Denmark’s first national energy action
plan is introduced
1985: Denmark’s parliament: No to nuclear
power – yes to expansion of wind energy
capacity to 100 MW and focus on energy
efficiency

2050

7%
Renewable energy in energy consumption

3%
Water savings since 1980

8%
Share of household waste recycled

Today
2050

1985
1970

1997

2012

70%
2030

The story of Denmark’s green transition
Energy and resources

Stepping stones•••

1987: the first aquatic plans are made withstricter waste water treatment
1997: Denmark becomes self-sufficient inenergy through own production of oil,natural gas and renewable energy
Continued focus on energy efficiency inindustries and households

18%

2050

Renewable energy in energy consumption

30%
Water savings since 1980

15%
Share of household waste recycled

Today
2050

1985
1970

1997

2012

70%
2030

The story of Denmark’s green transition
Energy and resources

Stepping stones••

Danish Energy Agreement in 2012:
Denmark independent of fossil fuels by2050
The agreement is characterised by itsambitious scope, broad politicalsupport and long time horizon

2050

23%

2050

Renewable energy in energy consumption

40%Water savings since 1980

43%
Share of household waste recycled

Today2050

1985
1970

1997

2012

70%2030

The story of Denmark’s green transition
December 2019: Legally binding Climate Act•

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 70% by 2030 (compared to 1990)•

50-54% emissions reduction by 2025 (40% in 2019)•

Climate neutrality in the waste and water sectors•

End oil and gas extraction in the North Sea by 2050

•13 Climate Partnerships advise the government on industrial green transition•Construction of two energy islands

2050

Today
2050

1985
1970

1997

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70%
2030

Decoupling our economic growth from our CO2 emissions (2019)
Decoupling1990 = Indeks 100
180

GDP in real terms (66.9%)

160
140

2050

120

Gross energy consumption (4%)

10080Water consumption (-38.5%)60

CO2 emissions from energy,adjusted (-41,2%)

40
20
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CO2 emissions

Gross Energy cons.

GDP

Total water consumption

Today
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Non-bio waste Power import
18 PJ 2.5% 2.9% 21 PJ

Denmark’s energy mix (2019)
Natural gas
14.8% 106 PJ

Oil
39.1% 279 PJ

Coal/coke
5.3% 38 PJ

Renewables
35.3% 252 PJ

100%

2050

Today
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Denmark’s energy mix 2019– renewable energy sources

Renewables
35.3% 252 PJ

100%
BiogasSolar and other RE
Wind energy

2.6%

Heat pumps

Bio Waste

Biomass

23%

2050

54.6%

8.6%

6.6% 4.6%

Today
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District energy in Denmark
Fuel sources 2018
Non bio-waste
9.2%
Oil
1.3%

Natural gas
18.6%

Coal
9.2%

Renewable 60.5%

Electricity 1.2%

(heat pumps, electric boilers)

100%

Heat pumps 0.5 0%
10.8Solar 3.9%

Geothermal
0.2%
0.2
Biogas 4.2%

0.40.6

Biomass 91%

0.6
0.40.2

Total district energy0fuel consumption: 90,659 TJ

Renewable

0.8

11.2

The story of district heating in Denmark
Stepping stones

Support for biomassin power production
Oil crises: district heating best available
technology

Mandatory zones
Support for CHPs

First Heat Supply Act

First district
heating plant

100% district energy fromrenewable sources

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1903

1979

1981-821990

19932030

A proven technology under continuous development
Temperaturelevel< 200 °C

> 100 °C
< 100 °C
50-60 °C (70 °C)
Efficiency

1st generation 18801930

2nd generation 19301980

3rd generation
1980-2020

4th generation 20202050

Steam based system
in concrete ducts

Pressurised hot water
system. Large ”built
on site” stations

Pre-insulated pipes
and industrialised
compact stations.
Meetering andmonitoring

Low-temperaturesystem. Optimum
interaction of energy
sources, distribution
and consumption.
District cooling.

The story of Denmark’s green transition•70%•Sourcing up to 55% of energy needs fromrenewables and electricity consumption covered
100% by renewables

Energy and resources

70% reduction in GHG emissions by 2030
(compared to 1990)

Renewable energy in energy consumption

50%

EU goals••

Achieving 32.5% in energy efficiency - Denmark
is set to overachieve target for energy savings by
27%

Water savings since 1980

60%
Share of household waste recycled

55% reduction in GHG by 2030 (compared to1990) – to be confirmed June 2021

Today
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55%

1997

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2030

*Illustrative

70% reductions by 2030
- 10 years to make huge reductionsNet emissions and the 70% target

Mio T CO2e100Missing (frozen policy)

9070% target

802050Net emissions

1990
70
77.4 mio. T CO2e602025 milestone 50-54%5040

2019
46.7 mio. T CO2e302030 –70%
23.2 mio. T CO2e20
100

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1995

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2005

2010

2015

2020

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Danish CO2 emissions
Mio. ton of CO2 equivalent

6050

OthersAgriculture

40
30
20

Transport

Reduction

Business

Acceptable CO2emission

Households

100= 28 mio. ton CO2Electricity/District heating

Today

Frozen policy 2030

70% target

70% reductions by 2030
- All stakeholders on board
13 Climate Partnerships•

Each Climate Partnership represents a private
sector/industry

2050

•

400+ recommendations on how to reach the 70%target•

Many of them are already implemented in policies•The energy and utilities sector plans to reduce GHG
emissions by 95% by 2030

Today
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1997

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The story of Denmark’s green transition
2050 goal

Energy and resources•Low carbon society - Denmark
independent of fossil fuels by 2050•

Put an end to all oil and gas extraction

Renewable energy in energy consumption

Other effects•

Produce more renewable energy than weconsume•

Decarbonise agriculture, transportation andbuildings•?%
Water savings since 1980?%
Share of household waste recycled

Move towards a circular economy

Today
2050

1985
1970

1997

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100%

2012

70%
2030

The story of Denmark’s green transition

70%
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1985

1997

2012

2050

2030
Today

Moving from black to green is challenging
and requires collaboration and partnerships
1970Thank you!
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