Sound of Green - Stories from Denmark's green transition

When green energy has a people problem - A story about local acceptance

Across Europe and beyond, the headlines are starting to sound familiar: Local opposition. Delays. Resistance to renewable projects. But what if that is only part of the

Schneider Electric: Smart solutions for a smart factory

In this episode we visit Schneider Electric at their CO₂-neutral plant in Ringsted. Here, sustainability is embedded in every facet of production, from lighting systems t

VELUX: A window of green opportunity  

In Denmark, rain falls roughly 170 days a year. So, when the sun finally breaks through, most Danes take notice. But while fresh air and daylight are essential for human

Hempel: Paint the town green

Most people think of paint as something decorative, but at Hempel it’s something very different. Their coatings are engineered to protect, preserve, and optimise everythi

FLS: The journey of the rocks

In this episode, we visit FLS at their Copenhagen headquarters. Minerals are the backbone of modern life but producing them comes at a cost. Luckily, FLS is rethinking t

PensionDanmark: First movers of green finance

In this episode we visit PensionDanmark at their headquarters in Copenhagen. Being a first mover is not always easy, but 15 years ago, Pension Denmark saw a potential in

NKT: Beating the (cable) drum for a green grid

In this episode we visit cable manufacturer NKT at their factory in Asnæs, Denmark, where giant cable drums lie coiled with the infrastructure of the future. While wind

Grundfos: Pumps make the world go 'round

In the latest episode of ‘Next stop: Green business’, we visit Grundfos – a company synonymous with water solutions, yet often operating behind the scenes. In a world wh

Danfoss: Sustainable self-medication

In this series, we ask Danish companies why they continue to believe, despite growing pressures and uncertainties, that green business is good business. In this episode,

ROCKWOOL: From lava to legacy

In this episode of “Next stop: Green business”, we visit ROCKWOOL. ROCKWOOL is a legacy business. Founded in 1909, ROCKWOOL’s first stone wool factory was established in

Next stop: Green business

In our new podcast series, Next Stop: Green Business, we go on the road to meet the Danish companies proving that green business is good business. From headquarters to pr

Setting new standards in wind - A story about APQP4Wind

In this episode of Sound of Green podcast, we explore ABQP4WIND: a industry-wide collaboration which have helped Denmark shape a global quality framework for wind energy.

Making green heat mandatory - A story of heat planning

How do you create a cost-effective and sustainable heat transition? Why has Denmark chosen to bet on district heating? And what does it take to unlock its benefits? The

Energy without borders - A story of interconnectors

In this episode of the Sound of Green podcast, we explore the potential of increased grid and market interconnectivity through the case of Viking Link: the world’s longes

Local solutions, global impact - A story about sub-national climate action

In this episode, we speak with Mark Watts from the C40 network, Sophie Hæstorp Andersen, Lord Mayor of Copenhagen, Pelle Bournonville from Realdania, and Louise Koch from

Green investments are good investments - A story about green financing

In this episode, we explore why it is not just imperative, but also lucrative to invest in the global green transition.  It’s not news that the world urgently needs to t

The Danish way of doing COP - A story of public-private partnerships

When Denmark goes to the COP, both public and private actors come along to advocate for green progress. While the fight against climate change holds many uncertainties,

Fueling the future with green hydrogen - A story of Power-to-X

In this episode, we explore why green hydrogen and power-to-x is a natural next step in the journey towards a future powered by renewable energy. There’s no doubt that r

A world's first in CO2 storage - A story of capturing and storing CO2

50 years ago, the late Prince Henrik of Denmark inaugurated the Danish extraction of oil and gas from the North Sea. 50 years later, on the 8th of March 2023, his son, Fr

Designing for sustainability – A story of energy efficiency in buildings

Buildings are the spatial foundation of our daily lives. They are our homes, workspaces, schools, hospitals and serve many other human needs and purposes. But buildings a