Welcome

Denmarks path toward

becoming fossil-independent
by 2050
Finn Mortensen
Executive Director
www.stateofgreen.com
Tokyo, October 20, 2015

What is State of Green?

Welcome

Established in 2008, State of Green is a not-for-profit,

public-private partnership, owned by the Danish government
and four major trade organisations
Purpose: To showcase Denmarks green solutions
internationally and attract investments to Denmark

Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark is patron of State of Green

Sharing Denmarks green solutions

Purpose:
To showcase Denmarks green solutions internationally and attract
investments to Denmark
Focus:
High-level commercial and political decision makers and
international media

Climate

Energy

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10 selected focus areas

5 major platforms/activities

Focus

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Water

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Facts about Denmark

5.5 million people
Area: 43,000 km2
GDP (2014) USD 346 billion
(USD 62,900 per capita)
Stable and competitive economy
One of the worlds most energyefficient countries
Copenhagen named one of the most
liveable cities in the world (Monocle)

Danish decoupling / Towards 2050

Where it all started

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1973-74 oil crisis

99% dependent on imported energy

Pollution caused by fossil fuels

Growing public concerns about

environmental policy

New policy based on energy

efficiency and renewables

The Danish example (1980 = index 100)

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Our economy has grown by more than 70%

since 1980

Our energy consumption has remained the

same - while CO2 emissions have been
reduced

200
180
160
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
1980

1983

1986

1989

1992

1995

1998

2001

2004

2007

2010

2013

Source: Statistics Denmark , the Danish Energy Agency and DANVA

Total water consumption has been reduced

by 40%

GDP in 2010 prices

Gross energy consump;on,
climate adjusted
CO2 emissions, adjusted
Total water consump;on

Denmark fossil fuel independent by 2050

March 2012: New Danish energy agreement
The agreement is characterised by its ambitious scope,
the broad political agreement and long time horizon
The target is 100% renewable energy in the energy
and transport sectors by 2050
50% reduction target of energy consumption in
Existing buildings by 2050 (compared to 2013 level)
Coal to be phased out in heating and electricity by 2035

Transition to a green growth economy

What we will have achieved by 2020
> 35% renewable energy in final energy consumption

Challenges ahead
Transition to be undertaken in weak economic climate

~ 50% of electricity power to be supplied from

wind power

Large, upfront investments needs for the green

Transition

> 7.5% reduction in gross energy consumption

(compared to 2010 level)

How to create solutions that will not weaken the global

competitiveness of Danish business and industry

37% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions

(compared to 1990 level)

Denmarks current energy mix

Renewable Energy vs. Fossil Fuels

Renewable Energy mix

8%

Waste

10%

27%

Renewable
Energy

Solid Biomass
21%

Biofuels

Fossil fuels

Biogas
4%
5%

73%

52%

Wind
Other

2014

2014

Key drivers in green transition

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Danes ready to pay cost of green transition 53% clearly in

favor acc. to 2014 poll (source: Danish Energy Ass.)

Unbiased information campaigns on true cost of green

transition and cost of doing nothing (carbon footprint)

Broad political support for long-term energy agreements

based on public acceptance

Stick and carrot works!

Engage and involve the public example: by law, 20% of

ownership offered to local residents

Remove barriers to green transition

Thank you for your attention

fim@stateofgreen.com
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