For the last quarter of a century Herning Municipality has been focused on reducing its CO2 emissions, which today are significantly below the national average. Now the municipality has set itself new and ambitious targets, including one to reduce emissions of CO2 and other greenhouse gases by 35 per cent by 2030.

Climate plan puts focus on all greenhouse gases

Today, Herning Municipality’s work is defined within a comprehensive climate plan covering both the municipality as a geographical entity and the companies operating there.  The plan, among the first of its kind in Denmark, includes mapping of CO₂ emissions, scenario and action plans, and the following specific goals:

As one of very few municipalities to do so, Herning has set itself the target of reducing emissions of all greenhouse gases – not just CO₂. This is because the municipality has a large agricultural sector that produces substantial emissions of methane and nitrous oxide.  

The climate plan has been drawn up in close interaction with local players.  For instance, Climate Network in Herning, which is made up of 35 companies, institutions and associations, has been involved in the process from start to finish. This has given the municipality valuable input in the preparatory stage, while businesses and local people have also had the opportunity to put their fingerprint on the climate plan.