Making carbon removal count: Denmarks moment to meet its 2035 climate targets
Denmark has set one of the world’s most ambitious 2035 climate targets. But ambition alone is not enough. Even with deep and rapid emissions reductions, Denmark will face 12–13 Mt of residual emissions that cannot be abated. Closing that gap will require up to 12 Mt of permanent carbon removal every year.
This report makes the case for carbon dioxide removal as a central pillar of Denmark’s national climate strategy – and a strategic industrial opportunity for the country. The report suggests three priorities for the new Danish government:
Commission a national CDR strategy with binding targets for 2030, 2035 and 2050
Launch a public consultation on additional incentives for corporate CDR purchases and CDR suppliers
Initiate a Nordic dialogue on shared CO₂ transport and storage infrastructure
Done right, a Danish CDR industry could support up to 23,000 jobs, contribute billions annually to GDP, and position Denmark as a frontrunner in a market expected to reach hundreds of billions to over a trillion euros per year. CDR is not a cost, it is a strategic investment in Denmark's climate security and economic future.
Report prepared by Amélie Vandenbroeck from the Nordic Carbon Removal Association Secretariat, along with Biogas Danmark, Dansk Fjernvarme, Biocarb Solutions & Klimate.