” Agro Food Park”, the leading organization of companies operating in the field of Agriculture and food industries in Denmark, discussed its role and contributions to achieving sustainability in the agriculture and food sectors, as part of its quest for a more environmentally friendly future as a vital center that meets the needs of emerging and established companies in this field by stimulating innovation, facilitating cooperation and sharing knowledge and expertise.
It is estimated that 68% of the world’s population will move to cities by 2050, which will make access to healthy food an urgent need. In this context, the “Agro Food Park ” System is strategically positioned to meet these challenges, as it acts as an International Center for innovation and knowledge exchange in the agriculture, food and technology sectors.
According to Anne Marie Hansen, CEO of “Agro Food Park”, the system is the ideal destination for all Danish companies working in the field of Agriculture and food industry, it has taken upon itself the task of developing the capabilities of these companies and helping them compete globally, focusing on technology, knowledge exchange, innovation and sustainability.
Speaking about the role played by the system in achieving the desired sustainability, Hansen said: “Since its establishment on September 9, 2009, Agro Food Park has occupied a prominent position in the agriculture and food industry sector in Denmark, and aspires to play an important role in enhancing international competitiveness, stimulating sustainability, cultural values and social responsibility. The system is planned to be expanded in stages, guided by a master plan designed to strengthen cooperation between researchers and companies, ensuring long-term food security, especially in dense urban environments,”he added.
She added: “Agro Food Park calls for an integrated approach to decarbonization, which includes solutions that will eliminate harmful emissions from buildings, energy sources and transport. These solutions have proven successful in reducing carbon dioxide emissions and reducing operating expenses, and by adopting these integrated strategies, companies will be able to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance the value of their properties,”he added.
In this context, Hansen explained that getting rid of the carbon footprint is one of the most important priorities of the “Agro Food Park” System in its journey towards achieving sustainability.she believes that buildings, energy sources and means of Transportation are pivotal to achieving a carbon neutral future, and through making integrated adjustments and updates, companies will be able to reduce their carbon dioxide emissions by up to 60%. Companies adopting these solutions will also benefit from reducing operating and capital expenses by 25-30%, as well as additional income generated by the energy generated from these solutions, as energy-efficient buildings increase the value of the property by 10-25%.
