Danish seafood groups fear big financial hit from proposed carbon emissions tax

The proposed measure would cut Denmark's carbon emissions by 3.7 million metric tons per year by 2030.

The Danish Fisheries Association and the Danish Pelagic Producers' Organization say the carbon tax would render a third of Danish fishing companies unprofitable.
The Danish Fisheries Association and the Danish Pelagic Producers' Organization say the carbon tax would render a third of Danish fishing companies unprofitable.Photo: Pixabay/Pixource
Published 10 May 2022, 18:36Updated 11 May 2022, 13:35
DenmarkCarbon emissionsEspersenKlaus NielsenClimate change