BSR Insight | Sustainability the Danish Way
As Denmark prepares to host the COP15 climate change talks this December, it’s a good time to look at the country’s sustainability progress.
In the wake of the 1973 oil crisis, Denmark switched from a program relying solely on fossil fuels to one that tapped more diverse energy sources. The country also established energy-efficiency measures and all major sectors adopted environmental policies. During this two-decade span, even as Denmark’s economy grew by 45 percent, carbon emissions fell by 13 percent.
Now, Denmark is expanding its commitment to sustainability with the formation of its Council on Corporate Responsibility. This 15-member council—which includes BSR's European Managing Director Peder Michael Pruzan-Jorgensen—seeks to strengthen the dialogue between government and the private sector, support Danish companies' competitiveness by mainstreaming corporate responsibility, and promote the public debate on sustainability.
Contact Peder Michael Pruzan-Jorgensen to learn more.
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