Sustainability at Dankalk
Our ambitions, responsibilities and concrete actions
At Dankalk, we are working hard to reduce our carbon footprint from our production. Our ambition is to achieve a 50% reduction in CO₂ emissions by 2030, compared to our level in 2016.
The production of lime is energy-intensive. This is the case for both the quarrying, processing and drying processes. Therefore, a real reduction in CO₂ emissions requires a long-term and systematic effort, where technology, process optimization and investments go hand in hand.
Concrete initiatives and investments
To translate ambitions into action, Dankalk has prepared a roadmap that sets the direction for the modernization of our facilities, energy consumption and production processes.
Among the key initiatives are:
- Investments in more energy-efficient production equipment
- Continuous optimization of our processes
- Utilization of surplus heat from production, which is delivered to the district heating network in Løgstør and contributes to local heat supply
- Collaboration with local and regional stakeholders on energy utilization and security of supply
These initiatives reduce both energy consumption and CO₂ emissions and ensure that resources are utilized in the best possible way – also beyond Dankalk’s own facilities.
Get in touch with us today!
We are ready to handle your task. Contact us by phone, email or by filling out the form.
We build on experience – and know what works
Over 100 years of working with lime has taught us one thing: quality and knowledge make a difference. We use our experience every day to deliver solutions that work in practice.
We have a large and diverse product range
Whether it's agriculture, industry or the environment, we have products to match your needs. From agricultural lime to specialty products – we have what you need.
We never compromise on quality
Our production is certified according to international standards. This means you can count on us – both when it comes to the quality of the product and the way we work.
Sustainability in the value chain
As part of the DLG Group, Dankalk works within a common framework for responsibility and sustainability. DLG Group sets requirements for the entire value chain and works strategically with:
- Responsible business conduct
- Resource efficiency and climate
- People, working environment and competence development
The effort is anchored in the UN Global Compact and focuses on solutions that are strategic, relevant and applicable in practice.
Global Goals – selected focus areas
Dankalk’s sustainability work specifically supports the following UN Global Goals:
Global Goal 7 – Sustainable Energy: Through energy efficiency and utilization of waste heat
Sustainable Development Goal 9 – Industry, innovation and infrastructure: Through investments in modern and more efficient production facilities and constant optimization of processes
Goal 12 – Responsible consumption and production: Through better resource utilization and stable, documented processes
Global Goal 13 – Climate Action: Through concrete CO₂ reduction measures and long-term goals
Sustainability that can be felt in practice
For Dankalk, sustainability is not about headlines, but about operations, solutions and long-term responsibility. Our approach is pragmatic: We work with initiatives that create real impact and can be integrated into our daily work, without compromising quality, security of supply or our customers’ needs.
At the same time, we know that development and innovation are necessary to keep up. That is why we are open to new knowledge and technology and actively participate in relevant projects and events. We support initiatives that can help improve our products, processes and the service we provide to our customers. We have contributed knowledge, equipment and products to several projects over time, as we always want to support good initiatives that open up new opportunities.