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The EU is committed to reducing CO2 emissions by 30 %
16/12/2009
December 16, 2009
The energy efficiency of buildings in the EU will make it possible to save the emission of 460 million tonnes of CO2 per year. As host country of an international Summit on climate change, Denmark is one of the States of the EU that, more than 30 years, has consolidated as the most energy-efficient country in Europe. Denmark has achieved the reduction of emissions of CO2 by 13% due to the energy efficiency of buildings.
Rafael Rodríguez, director-general of Rockwool, company specialized in the manufacture of rock wool with headquarters in Denmark, explains that "the Danish experience shows that, with an energy policy based on the improvement of energy efficiency, it is possible to maintain economic growth""reduce the dependence on fossil fuels and protect the environment".
