Supporters hope the Dec. 7-18 event will result in a worldwide effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while ensuring economies keep growing.

Representatives from Danfoss are among those attending the two-week summit on climate change now under way in Copenhagen, Denmark.

Supporters hope the Dec. 7-18 event will result in a worldwide effort to reduce carbon dioxide emissions while ensuring economies keep growing.

Danfoss CEO Niels B. Christiansen said new technologies could help save energy and money.

“Many of these technologies already exist,” Christiansen said. “The task before us is to take these proven, energy-efficient technologies and apply them to solutions that can immediately reduce CO2 emissions and save energy. The money these technologies save can then be invested in more long-term development of new, green energy sources.”

Danfoss is holding a parallel event with the conference, Bright Green. The Dec. 12-13 trade show will showcase 175 of world’s green-technology firms.

“Bright Green is designed to demonstrate to officials, experts and heads of state the technologies already at work in the climate change challenge,” said Christiansen. “At Danfoss, for example, we offer more than 75 years experience in energy-efficient technologies. We are applying that core knowledge to traditional energy solutions as well as projects that use renewable energy sources, including wind and solar. At the same time, targeted investments in innovation and new development projects will continue to support the company’s position as a leader in the green economy.”