State of Green Denmark

New publication on biosolutions: Creating climate impact with nature's own toolbox. How can biology and innovation work hand in hand to tackle global challenges? Biosolutions hold the key. By replacing fossil-based inputs with biology-based alternatives, biosolutions can cut emissions, enhance circularity, and support a more sustainable economy. In our new publication, we explore Denmark’s leading role in this growing global field – showcasing 16 tangible cases where biosolutions are already creating real-world impact across industries. From world-class enablers to innovative takes on industrial solutions and resource-efficient food alternatives - Denmark covers it all as the biosolution centre of excellence. Discover cases from solution providers mastering different genres of biosolutions: Teknologisk Institut, DTU Biosustain, 21st.BIO, Erhvervsfyrtårnet for Biosolutions, Novonesis, Biomason, Visibuilt, Aquaporin A/S, ALGIECEL, Bioli®, Matr Foods, FERM FOOD, Arla Foods Ingredients, FÆRM, EvodiaBio and Chromologics. Get your copy of the publication - now available at https://lnkd.in/dmwbenHA. Read more and discover the publication at https://lnkd.in/dwesGr8a

With several global challenges mounting up, the need for innovative solutions is more urgent than ever. Enter biosolutions. According to Copenhagen Economics, existing biosolutions could reduce CO₂ emissions by 4,300 million tonnes by 2030 – the equivalent of eight percent of today’s global emissions. Read more about the potential and explore biosolutions in this edition of the State of Green Weekly. Photo credit: DTU Biosustain

Nothing like reading your publication in print for the first time 📖 After six months of hard work, deep insight, collaboration, and goodwill, our new publication Biosolutions – Creating Climate Impact with Nature’s Own Toolbox is finally here. The interest in the field of biosolutions is only growing, and our editors Feline Falck Christens, Iver Høj Nielsen, Joel Jonsson and Emilie Rimkus Selck are excited to share this publication with everyone who has an interest! Next step: mailing a hard copy to all our 16 case providers.

From carbon-capturing algae to asphalt made from fungi-derived binders. Using fermentation to create natural colours and enzymes to recycle plastic. By harnessing the power of nature through biotechnology, biosolutions combine biology and technology to create sustainable alternatives to traditional, carbon-intensive products. Our newly launched publication is packed with examples of cases from Denmark's world of biosolutions. Take a sneak peek and get inspired at https://lnkd.in/d_rJTMF9 Photo credit: Danish Technological Institute, Daniel Rasmussen / Copenhagen Capacity / Visibuilt ApS & Chromologics

Denmark ranks among Europe’s most innovative 🏅 With a strong presence in sectors such as green energy, biotechnology, and advanced technology, Denmark continues to demonstrate world-class innovation capacity – driven by both industry and academia. This has been emphasised in the latest figures from the European Patent Office (EPO), which show that Danish companies and research institutions filed 2,539 European patent applications in 2024. Topping the charts are companies such as Vestas, Novozymes, Oticon, Danfoss, and Topsoe, while DTU - Technical University of Denmark makes history by becoming the first university to rank third on the national top-10 list. Read more and get the full overview: https://lnkd.in/dc2E-Mgk Photo credit: Vestas

Biosolutions – a driver in the green transition. By combining technology and biology, biosolutions have the potential to create climate impact using nature's own toolbox. Learn more about the potential of biosolutions in this perspective article by the Danish Minister of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, Morten Bødskov. "From road construction and textile management to the food and feed industries, biosolutions have industry-wide impact and even greater untapped potential. The innovative and sustainable approach to production offers a vast range of benefits – such as potentially reducing global CO2-emissions by eight percent and significantly mitigate climate change. Biosolutions not only contribute to emissions reduction but also support broader environmental goals, such as enhancing biodiversity, reducing resource consumption and fostering a circular economy. Denmark is a frontrunner in the field, and we have some of the world’s leading biosolutions companies as well as the best conditions for start-ups and best-in-class research communities." With foreword from Ministry of Industry, Business and Financial Affairs, the newly launched publication on biosolutions highlights the full potential and presents tangible cases from across industries and sectors within the Danish biosolutions cluster. Read the full words and discover the publication at https://lnkd.in/dU34_FkQ

From Copenhagen to Canada: Building a Greener Future Together 🌍 What happens when Canadian real estate leaders, Danish architects, and sustainability frontrunners come together? A powerful exchange of ideas that could shape the future of housing! Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from the CAGBC | Canada Green Building Council, organized by the Consulate of Denmark in Toronto and the Embassy of Canada to Denmark | Ambassade du Canada au Danemark. This trip is more than just a visit—it's a mission to explore how Denmark’s experience of innovative housing models, policies, and technologies that can be adapted to the Canadian context. With expert insights from Solarlab, Energidata, and Energy Machines, we delved into energy-efficient building solutions and data-driven energy management for resilient cities. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to this inspiring exchange! Ailish Dunn | Denmark in Canada Lise Holmegaard Larsen | Embassy of Canada to Denmark Gry Klitmose Holm | State of Green Denmark Jesper Kongsdal Sørensen | EnergiData Anders Smith | SolarLab - customised solar facades Madeleine Lempereur | Tobias Skov Reipuert | Energy Machines™

Today is world water day 💧 Melting glaciers are a stark reminder of our changing climate — driving sea level rise, floods and extreme weather. Preserving them calls for action on many fronts, including smarter ways of managing water. In Denmark, climate adaptation efforts are rethinking how cities manage rain and runoff — helping to ease pressure on global water systems and build more resilient urban environments. To mark World Water Day, we tested our team’s knowledge of Danish water solutions. Can you answer this question?

Danish Shipping is setting sail towards greener horizons! 🚢🌱 Ahead of the European Shipping Summit (ESS) 2025, Danish Shipping has published 10 recommendations to help the Danish government steer the sector through its green transition. These 10 recommendations focus on accelerating green fuel production for the shipping industry by amongst them, international cooperation and with Denmark taking a position at the helm. Read the full perspective article by Nina Porst Executive Director, Danish Shipping via the link in the comments below.

Creating climate impact with nature's own toolbox. By combining biology with technology, biosolutions have the potential to cut emissions, increase resource efficiency, and foster circular economy models. As a well-established research-based industry with a strong international engagement, the Danish biosolutions cluster provides a breadth of ways to initiate and accelerate the green transition across industries Next week, we are publishing a new publication, gathering cases and solutions across innovative enablers, circular industrial solutions and resource-efficient food production. Stay tuned or get a sneak peek at the world of biosolutions at https://lnkd.in/dr_TKy4J