Since 2008, shops in the Sønderborg area have had the opportunity to receive a ZERObutik diploma as recognition of their commitment to supporting Sønderborg’s journey towards a CO₂-neutral energy system. There is strong interest in making a difference.

101

stores have become ZERObutik in 2026.

120

The goal is that 120 stores will become ZERObutik in 2029.

A textbook example of creating engagement

Most shoppers in the Sønderborg area have come across the round ZERObutik sticker displayed in shop windows throughout the municipality. The sticker and the related diploma come in five color variants, reflecting the number of energy-efficient measures implemented by the shop.

The ZERObutik concept has undergone several updates since its launch in 2008. The purpose, however, remains the same: to help green-minded stores stand out, to motivate them to become more climate-friendly and to raise awareness of Sønderborg’s shared 2029 vision.

And the concept works. Since 2008, nearly 200 stores have received a ZERObutik diploma, and many have embraced the challenge of earning the next-level diploma – or scoring higher than the neighboring shop.

ZERObutik is not only known among citizens in the Sønderborg area. Organizations such as Det Økologiske Råd and Rådet for Grøn Omstilling highlight ZERObutik as a best practice example of how to engage both stores and consumers in the green transition.

The diploma must be renewed each year

Become a ZERObutik

If you have a store in the Sønderborg area, you can also earn the right to become a ZERObutik. Maybe you already are.

To get your ZERObutik diploma, you need to fill out the ZERObutik form, which contains questions within these 6 categories:

– Lighting
– Transport
– Heat source
– Building
– Energy management
– Renewable energy

    If you want to become a ZERObutik, please contact Malene Lemann, mle@projectzero.dk