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City of Copenhagen Sustainability Profile

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The City of Copenhagen, officially known as Københavns Kommune, is the capital municipality of Denmark, headquartered in DK. Established in the early 12th century, it has evolved into a vibrant hub for urban development and sustainability, with a focus on enhancing the quality of life for its residents. Copenhagen operates primarily within the public sector, addressing key areas such as urban planning, environmental management, and social services. The city is renowned for its innovative approach to green initiatives, making it a leader in sustainable urban living. Notable achievements include its ambitious goal to become carbon neutral by 2025, positioning Copenhagen as a global frontrunner in climate action. With a commitment to inclusivity and quality public services, the City of Copenhagen continues to set benchmarks in urban governance and community engagement.

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How does City of Copenhagen's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

26

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Public Administration industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

24

Industry Benchmark

City of Copenhagen's score of 26 is lower than 55% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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City of Copenhagen's reported carbon emissions

The City of Copenhagen currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of emissions figures. Consequently, there are no reported Scope 1, 2, or 3 emissions data points to analyse. In terms of climate commitments, the City of Copenhagen has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives in the provided information. This lack of documented reduction initiatives suggests that the city may still be in the process of developing or formalising its climate action strategies. As a significant urban centre, Copenhagen is expected to engage in various climate initiatives, but without specific data or commitments available, it is challenging to provide a detailed overview of their current climate performance or future goals.

How Carbon Intensive is City of Copenhagen's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. City of Copenhagen's primary industry is Public Administration, which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is City of Copenhagen's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for City of Copenhagen is in DK, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

City of Copenhagen's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

City of Copenhagen has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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