Kalundborg Symbiosis is more than just a long-standing example of industrial symbiosis. It is a vibrant and dynamic collaboration in which companies work together to develop new solutions. Over the decades, this symbiosis has grown organically in practice, and today Kalundborg stands as a global benchmark for how modern industry can operate in a circular and resource-efficient manner.
With Strategy 2035, we are taking the next step. We aim to strengthen Kalundborg as both a robust local industrial ecosystem and an international driving force for circular production.

The Strategy Framework – A Shared Direction
The strategy is consolidated into a strategy framework that sets a clear direction for development through 2035. Here, our ambition, strategic priorities, and foundation are closely intertwined, forming a common starting point for members, partners, and the outside world.
At the core of the strategy is our ambition: We aim to be an active and value-creating partner for industry, a clear voice in the development of framework conditions, and a driving force in the development of future industrial symbioses both in Kalundborg and internationally.

From Ambition to Action
The strategy is being translated into concrete initiatives that will strengthen Kalundborg as we move toward 2035. This is being achieved through the development of new symbiosis flows, the industrial scaling of projects, and the establishment of shared infrastructure in close collaboration between businesses, research institutions, and public authorities.

Better Framework Conditions for Sustainable Industry
We are working to promote sustainable industrial collaboration by strengthening dialogue with public authorities and ensuring that framework conditions support circular solutions. At the same time, we aim to position Kalundborg as an active reference point for policy and regulation and highlight the value of this symbiosis.

Shaping the industrial symbiosis of the future
Kalundborg aims to be an international center of excellence that shares knowledge and forges strong partnerships with a view to developing the industrial symbioses of the future on a global scale.

From Kalundborg to the World
With Strategy 2035, we are strengthening our position as a global leader and ensuring that the lessons learned in Kalundborg create value and inspiration far beyond Denmark’s borders.