The Danish Green Investment Fund (GIF) is an independent state fund for co-financing economically viable projects that facilitate and support sustainable development in the country. Privately-held companies, non-profit housing associations, and public-sector companies and institutions (with budgets separate from the municipalities, regions and the state) can apply for a loan from the fund.

A programme to help SMEs achieve greater productivity and competitiveness, particularly through increased automation, digitisation and resource-efficiency gains.

In Denmark, there are three support programmes for 'green' development and demonstration projects:

• The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (EUDP)
• The Green Development and Demonstration Programme (GUDP)
• The Danish Eco-Innovation Programme (MUDP)

EUDP is a public-funded scheme that supports new technologies in the energy sector, which can help to meet Denmark's energy and climate objectives.

The budget in 2018 is approximately 400 million. DKK (€ 53m).

In Denmark, there are three support programmes for 'green' development and demonstration projects:

• The Energy Technology Development and Demonstration Programme (EUDP)
• The Green Development and Demonstration Programme (GUDP)
• The Danish Eco-Innovation Programme (MUDP)

The GUDP is a public-funded scheme to create more green and economic sustainability in the Danish food sector while solving some of the climate and environmental problems facing society.

The budget in 2018 is approximately DKK 185 million (~€ 25 million).

In Denmark, there are three support programmes for 'green' development and demonstration projects:

The Global Compact Self Assessment Tool is designed for use by all company sizes and sectors who are committed to upholding social and environmental standards in their operations. It is designed to be easy to use and consists of 45 questions with a set of indicators for each question.

Developed by the Confederation of Danish Industry and the Danish Business Authority, the Climate Compass offers inspiration for companies, large and small, in preparing climate strategies to reduce CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions. Focus is on energy reduce CO2 emission. Tools include tips, a CO2 calculator, cases, climate communication plans, etc. For small companies, in particular, the platform offers a quick guides and checklists in specific sectors, such as small offices, garages, banks, hotels, food and  non-food retailers, and restaurants.

Circular Enterprise (Cirkulær virksomhed) is a digital portal that gives SMEs information, inspiration and tools for promoting the circular economy in their businesses. Eight tools provide easy and clear instructions on how to promote their voluntary efforts for the benefit of the company's operations, product development, and communication with the outside world. 

On the basis of long-term arrangement with the German Development Bank (KfW), SID Bank funds SME projects that fall into one of the following categories:

Cleaner Production Projects Development Manual is a methodology that provides guidance for implementing cleaner production projects in companies. The projects aim to reduce manufacturing costs through more efficient use of energy and material resources, lower pollution, and improved health and safety performance. The main objective of the approach is to prevent pollution at its source, focusing on the causes rather than treating the impacts.

The methodology can be used by both companies and business-support organisations assisting them.