Annual Report 2017 GATE 21 In Greater we could reach 95 billion DKK in annual turnover in 2035 and create 42,000 new green jobs. That will mean green employment in Greater Copenhagen will have more than doubled.”

create 42,000 new green jobs. That will mean green Gate 21 where we use Lolland’s significant renewable employment in Greater Copenhagen will have more than energy position to generate growth and also develop doubled. This is according to an analysis from Gate 21 in and demonstrate new solutions for creating future cooperation with Damvad Analytics in 2017. fossil-free energy systems and ensuring green energy for Copenhagen. This was also the reason why Gate 21 COMPANIES ARE READY established a local office in Lolland. At Gate 21 we are experiencing a crucial traction in the green transformation, both in and the In order to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement and regions. But we are also seeing a huge appetite for the the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals, we must work CHAIRMAN’S REPORT green transition in companies. For example, in 2017 we together across the board. We will create more partner­ STEEN CHRISTIANSEN assembled 100 small and medium-sized companies to ships between private and public actors across regions, develop a green business model that can improve energy municipalities, companies and research. This will ensure The green transition is a fundamental task for the climate – it is also good for growth. Because our green and resource efficiency, competitiveness and the bottom more green solutions for the world’s cities and citizens. world’s nations, regions and cities. In Danish regions and brand creates jobs. And if we keep green ambition high, line. We are working with the largest utility companies in And it will also secure thousands of green jobs in municipalities it is all about billion-figure investments in many more jobs nationally, regionally and locally. the metropolitan region on a fossil-free future. And we . fossil-free heating and electricity systems, making our have collected almost all of the Danish lighting industry buildings energy efficient, replacing diesel cars with Our companies are among the world’s leaders in wind in a Living Lab (DOLL), which, in addition to On the accounting side, we are therefore very pleased to electric cars, climate adaptation and so on. Actions that, energy, energy efficiency, building design, technology demonstrating the future of intelligent lighting for cities, report that in 2017 Gate 21 continued its growth with 44 in addition to driving the green transition in themselves, development, heating, bioenergy and fuel and water also displays a range of Smart City solutions that million DKK in revenue. This is an increase of 24 percent also inspire businesses and citizens into green action. technology. And when the 195 countries who signed the contribute to cleaner, safer and more sustainable cities. on 2016 (when we reported an increase of 22 percent on Paris agreement go on to honour their obligations and When we draw research together, we create incubation 2015). The result is a profit of 627,000 DKK. Gate 21’s In Denmark, we are also particularly good at making our implement green solutions, we’re seeing huge potential environments and innovation that attracts international capital therefore amounts to 2.78 million DKK at the cities both more sustainable great to live in. for growth: attention and demand. start of 2018.

42,000 NEW GREEN JOBS Global investments are expected to be up to 51,100 At the same time, we can link metro and rural in Gate 21, Greater Copenhagen is a world-leading region for green billion DKK by 2035. If we, as a country, can maintain our thus utilising and linking local strengths with central transition and growth. We are both listened to and market share, our potential national turnover could be demand to achieve our regional goals and create green applauded when we take our green superbrand to the up to 271 billion DKK in 2035. In Greater Copenhagen we growth. Our project REEL – Renewable Energy Lolland world. It is not only good for one’s self-esteem and the could reach 95 billion DKK in annual turnover in 2035 and – is a strong example of this. It is a partnership between HOFOR, Lolland and Copenhagen Municipalities and

2 3 FINANCIAL REVIEW Distribution of revenue Companies 6.12% GATE 21’S STRATEGY test and develop new ideas and solutions for businesses, Municipalities Gate 21 works to make Greater Copenhagen the leading workers, leaders and citizens – and, at the same time, and regions region in the world for green transition and growth. This can help prevent climate change, drive green transition 14.62% Knowledge institutions strategy is based on using the demands of regions and and strengthen green growth. 0.34% municipalities to develop, demonstrate and disseminate new energy and resource-efficient solutions in the Gate 21 now has a total of 41 partner and member External project development climate and energy fields in close collaboration with municipalities and has thus achieved a strong 1.62% companies and knowledge institutions. foundation in 85 percent of the municipalities in the Capital Region and the region. The cooperation Gate 21 has consolidated its role as the unified green with Malmö and other Skåne frontrunners in the green Projects business promoter in Greater Copenhagen. Gate 21 has transition has also been strengthened through joint 76.27% become the place where municipalities and regions can Greater Copenhagen projects, including Lighting Grants, Ministry of Culture 1.02% 3,000,000 2,781,709

2,500,000 Total revenue: 44,125,348 kroner 2,154,249

2,000,000 1,850,091

1,500,000 Capital 1,146,933 (in kroner) 1,000,000 Metropolis, Cleantech TIPP and the project on the DEVELOPMENTS IN GATE 21’S PROGRAM ACTIVITIES 573,914 Intelligent Energy and Resource System of the Future. Gate 21 continued to make positive steps with new 500,000 projects in 2017. In collaboration with all three regions in

0 Gate 21 opened a local office at Holeby in Lolland to Greater Copenhagen, Gate 21 initiated new green 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 strengthen the efforts of partners in the southern part transition projects, including those mentioned above: 50,000,000 of Greater Copenhagen and in the first half of 2018 a The Intelligent Energy and Resource System of the 44,125,348 project office will be opened on to support Future, CleanTech TIPP, Sustainable Bottom Line 40,000,000 35,643,188 cooperation with the companies there who are working Bornholm and Renewable Energy Lolland (REEL) – but 29,228,462 on green business development. also projects that deal with: reducing noise in housing, 30,000,000 Annual revenue autonomous buses (TUPPAC) and a common regional 22,343,589 (in kroner) 19,987,660 We have welcomed a number of new business partners, energy transition in the Zealand region. These are 20,000,000 including BLOXHUB, IBM, MOE, Novalume, Rainmaking, projects that will all represent pivotal points in Greater

10,000,000 Rambøll and Saint Gobain Denmark. Last but not least, Copenhagen’s green transition. we have welcomed cphbusiness as a new knowledge - partner. 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017

4 5 Gate 21 has now developed more than 90 projects for a DOLL & Smart City Living Lab, Energy Lab Nordhavn, total value of more than 700 million DKK and Hylie in Malmö, Kalundborgsymbiosen, Svebølle Smart strengthened efforts to create value for its partners. For Village, Silent City, Bornholm and Lolland annually every Danish crown that Gate 21 has received in a receive more than 10,000 visitors to inspire new green partner quota, green transition and growth project have solutions from the leading region for green transition been created to the value of 18 kroner. and growth.

At the same time, the secretariat works to strengthen DEVELOPMENT IN GATE 21’S ECONOMY efforts to systematically document project results, for In 2017 Gate 21 achieved a revenue of 44.1 million DKK, example, in the form of CO2 savings and concrete an increase of 24 percent on 2016. This led to a total business promotion results. In cooperation with its circle profit of 627,460 DKK. Therefore, Gate 21’s capital of partners, in 2017 Gate 21 expanded the Living Lab amounts to 2.78 million DKK at the beginning of 2018. effort, where municipalities and regions make +90 themselves available as demonstrators for new smart Gate 21’s detailed accounts can be obtained from: solutions that contribute to green transition and growth. [email protected] The Green Living Labs in Copenhagen Solution Lab, Gate 21 has developed more than 90 projects for a total value of more than 700 million DKK. +700

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Malmö stad BRØNDBY KOMMUNE

Ishøj Kommune KALUNDBORG KOMMUNE

8 9 MEMBERS 2017 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2017

Steen Christiansen Martin Manthorpe Niels Axel Nielsen Astrid Aller Anders Siig Andersen John Schmidt Chairman First Vice Chairman Second Vice Chairman Member of the Head of Department,­ Andersen­ Mayor, Senior Vice President Former Senior Vice ­Employ­ment and Inte- Department Mayor, Albertslund Strategy, Sales and President gration Committee, of ­People and Frederikssund Business Development, Office for Private and Copenhagen ­Technology, ­Municipality NCC Construction Public Sectors DTU University of ­Municipality Danmark A/S

Ulf Christensen Lars Gullev Christina Krzyrosiak Jørgen Holst Özkan Kocak Thomas Lykke Managing Director, Managing Director, Hansen Regional Council Regional Council Pedersen­ Kuben Management Vestegnens Kraft- Mayor, Member, Member, Mayor, Zealand Region varmeselskab I/S ­Holbæk Municipality The Capital Region of Fredensborg Denmark ­Municipality (VEKS)

Henrik Rasmussen Jeppe Trolle Thorkild Ærø Niels Carsten Bluhme Mayor, City Councillor, Managing Director, Technical Advisor for the board Vallensbæk Roskilde Municipality Danish Building Project Director, ­Municipality Research Institute

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