According to the Climate Council's 2025 status report, the government's climate efforts have made it likely that the 70 percent target for 2030 will be achieved. The council also recommends a long-term climate strategy towards 2050 and a strengthening of the global climate effort in the Climate Act. In a press release, Danish Business supports the report's assessments.
- It is historic that the Climate Council now assesses that it has been demonstrated that the climate target for 2030 will be achieved. Setting targets can drive action, and the positive significance of the Climate Act for prioritizing green transition in Danish politics cannot be underestimated. But I also agree with the council that the government's mantra in climate policy should be implementation, implementation, implementation. Unfortunately, there has been a bit too much stop-and-go policy, says Ulrich Bang, deputy director for climate, energy, environment and construction at Danish Business.
Danish Business emphasises the need for better framework conditions for green investments. The organization believes that Denmark is lagging behind in electrification and energy efficiency. The implementation of the energy consumption transition and the deployment of renewable energy should be accelerated to ensure that the goals are met.
Don't rest on your laurels
The organization also calls on the government to already work on the framework for the climate goals in 2035, 2040 and 2050, so that companies have clarity about future requirements. Climate policy should also take global climate effects into account to a greater extent, so that CO2 reductions are prioritized where they have the greatest effect.
- We cannot rest on our laurels. We need to already start working on the framework for how we will achieve the ambitions in 2035, 2040 and towards 2050 in a holistic and effective manner. A clear framework for future climate action must, among other things, ensure that companies know what they are getting into. This supports an effective transition where greenhouse gas emissions are reduced while maintaining competitiveness, says Ulrich Bang.
Danish Business also wants security of supply and energy independence to be included as central principles in the Climate Act. The organization highlights, among other things, that biogas may have greater value in German industry than for heating Danish homes.
The Climate Council points out in its report that Denmark is not fulfilling all of its obligations in the Energy Efficiency Directive and the Building Directive. Danish Business points to untapped potential for energy efficiency and electrification in both industry and the transport sector and has proposed an electrification deduction to promote the green transition.
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