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City of Copenhagen

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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.

DitchCarbon Score

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.

23

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.

26

Industry Benchmark

City of Copenhagen's score of 23 is lower than 66% 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

As of the latest available data, the City of Copenhagen does not report specific carbon emissions figures in kg CO2e. Consequently, there are no absolute emissions numbers to analyse or summarise. In terms of climate commitments, the City of Copenhagen has not outlined any specific reduction targets or initiatives in the provided information. This absence of data suggests that the city may be in the early stages of formalising its climate strategy or that such details have not been disclosed. The City of Copenhagen is known for its ambitious climate goals, aiming to become carbon neutral by 2025. However, without specific emissions data or reduction targets, it is challenging to assess the current status of these commitments or their effectiveness. Overall, while the City of Copenhagen is recognised for its proactive stance on climate action, the lack of detailed emissions data and defined reduction initiatives limits the ability to provide a comprehensive overview of its carbon footprint and climate commitments.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. City of Copenhagen's primary industry is Public administration and defence services; compulsory social security services (75), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

City of Copenhagen is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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