State of Green Denmark

Kicking off 2025 in a royal manner 👑 Yesterday, we had the honour of hosting State of Green's first-ever New Year’s reception, with His Majesty King Frederik X of Denmark – our esteemed patron since 2008 - as the guest of honour. Held in the House of Green showroom — officially inaugurated by His Majesty back in 2019 — the reception brought together 40 key stakeholders, including our founders, commercial partners and representatives from across ministries and industries, to reflect on the achievements of 2024 and explore the opportunities ahead. 2025 promises to be yet another important year for Denmark’s green agenda, with major events such as the WindEurope conference in Copenhagen, Denmark’s upcoming EU Presidency and the landmark COP30 in Brazil this November. We look forward to continuing the public-private collaboration to drive the global green transition forward in the upcoming year. Photo: Ulrik Jantzen / Büro Jantzen

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

Proud to see State of Green featured at Climate Action Week Sydney 2025 🌏 Great to contribute to showcasing Denmark’s green transition journey through VR experiences. Thanks to The Trade Council of Denmark in Australia & New Zealand and partners for driving the conversation on sustainable solutions. Explore more of Denmark's green solutions via virtual reality tours 👉 https://lnkd.in/dnzw79Qy

A major step forward for Power-to-X in Denmark European Energy has successfully produced the first e-methanol at its Kassø facility, demonstrating how green hydrogen and biogenic CO₂ can be combined to create fossil-free fuels for hard-to-electrify industries. As production ramps up, the facility will soon deliver 42,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually - powered by renewable energy from the nearby Kassø Solar Park. This marks a new, locally anchored approach to e-methanol production. Congratulations to everyone involved in this breakthrough for the green transition! Read more about the vision behind the Kassø facility in last year’s case: https://lnkd.in/dKhq24i8

We are happy to welcome our new Brand Manager, Emilie Rimkus Selck 👏   Emilie recently joined us, bringing a unique blend of creativity and strategic thinking. With a joint master's degree in Strategic Design and Entrepreneurship from Copenhagen Business School and the Royal Danish Academy, Emilie has a strong foundation in design and creative strategic thinking. Before joining State of Green, she worked as a graphic designer in diverse industries, including residential products, furniture, and skincare.   Emilie describes herself as a visual person, always curious, creative, and open-minded. She is passionate about the green sector and excited to contribute her creative skills to help drive sustainability forward. When asked about the most important aspects of work, Emilie mentioned the value of good collaboration with colleagues, staying curious, respecting each other’s professionalism, and maintaining consistency.   Outside of work, Emilie is a nature lover who enjoys nature walks and cherishes time spent with loved ones. One of her personal goals for 2025 is to read more and explore new perspectives through books 📖   Welcome on board, Emilie!

The Nordic countries have taken a major step towards a more flexible electricity market. Yesterday, a new automated market for balancing the electricity grid was launched across the Nordic region. The new system is the result of a collaboration between the transmission system operators in Denmark (Energinet), Sweden (Svenska kraftnät), Norway (Statnett SF), and Finland (Fingrid Oyj). With the new transition, balancing services will now be traded every 15 minutes instead of every hour, enabling a more precise and flexible regulation of the power system. This allows for better integration of renewable energy sources, such as wind and solar power, into the energy system while maintaining a high security of supply. Read more about the partnership: https://lnkd.in/diGamT3n

Strengthening public-private for sustainable finance 🌱 The transformation of economies and the shift toward sustainable financing present significant challenges—ones that require industry’s commitment to transition and private finance to drive it forward. In this context, engaging private actors in the development of sustainable finance policies and industry support programs is crucial to ensuring a successful green transition. As part of ongoing knowledge exchange, representatives from the German Federal Ministry of Finance visited Denmark to explore models of public-private collaboration in climate policy. A key focus was Denmark’s Climate Partnerships—14 sector-specific collaborations that bring government and industry together. To gain a broad perspective, discussions were held with Danish ministries and private sector partners.  We’re proud to be part of these conversations and to contribute to shaping a sustainable future. Read more about Denmark’s Climate Partnerships ➡️https://lnkd.in/d3XbPgwX Thøger Lautrup Knøss | Esben Thietje Mortensen | Dansk Erhverv Johannes Hering | Lucas Horz | Bundesministerium der Finanzen Tanya Gottlieb Jacobsen | State of Green Denmark

How can Denmark and the UK work even closer together to accelerate the green transition? That was the focus when we had the privilege of welcoming Dame Nia Griffith DBE MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Equalities), and her delegation to State of Green. From the moment they stepped into our showroom, it was clear that carbon capture, district energy, and energy efficiency in buildings were top of mind. Denmark has spent decades developing integrated energy solutions, and we were excited to explore how these experiences could inspire and support the UK’s ambitions. Our Director, Finn M., warmly received the delegation, and Senior Project Manager, Gry Klitmose Holm, led an engaging discussion on lessons learned, key challenges, and future opportunities. The visit underscored the strong potential for collaboration, not just in technology, but also in policy, planning, and partnerships. A heartfelt thank you to Dame Nia Griffith DBE MP and her team for the inspiring discussions. We look forward to strengthening UK-Denmark cooperation in the green transition 🤝 Jenna Stewardson | Jo Sanders | Kasper Barfoed | Peder Pedersen