Vestforbrænding Due Diligence
Run due diligence on Vestforbrænding: check compliance and get alerts when suppliers or ownership change.
Denmark · owned by Owned by 19 municipalities (Denmark) · vestforbraending.dk · 59 vendors
Vestforbrænding is Denmark's largest waste management company, which is owned by 19 municipalities in the Capital Region and North Zealand. The company collects and processes waste for recycling and energy generation.
Resilience scores
- Digital Sovereignty: 46
- Digital Resilience: 8
- Financial Resilience: 9
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Last updated 2026-09-13 · revision 44
59 direct vendors, 432 subvendors
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- Cyprus: 1
- Sweden: 7
- Norway: 1
Subvendors by controlling owner country (sample)
- Austria: 2
- Luxembourg: 1
- Sweden: 15
Financials
Three-year financials
- 2022: revenue 1608000000, EBIT 101000000, equity 2185000000
- 2021: revenue 1288000000, EBIT 113000000, equity 2090000000
- 2020: revenue 1228000000, EBIT 116000000, equity 1988000000
Financial Resilience Score: 9/10
Vestforbrænding's financial resilience is exceptionally high due to a combination of its ownership structure, business model, and market position. As an "Interessentskab" (I/S) owned by 19 municipalities, the company is not subject to market pressures from private shareholders. Its owners are also its primary customers, creating a closed-loop system that guarantees a stable demand for its essential services. This structure effectively eliminates commercial market risk. The company provides critical infrastructure services—waste management, recycling, and energy (district heating/electricity). Demand for these services is non-cyclical and highly inelastic, meaning it is not significantly affected by economic downturns. A substantial portion of revenue comes from "gate fees" for waste treatment, which are regulated and predictable. This provides a solid foundation of recurring income. With an equity of over DKK 2.1 billion and a high solvency ratio (typically over 40%), the company is well-capitalized to withstand financial shocks and fund major capital expenditures, such as planned investments in carbon capture technology. Within its designated geographical area, Vestforbrænding operates as a quasi-monopoly for waste processing and a key supplier for the district heating network, facing limited direct competition.
Key strengths: Municipal Ownership, Essential Public Service, Regulated and Stable Revenue Streams, Strong Balance Sheet, Limited Competition
Risk factors: Energy Price Volatility, Regulatory Risk
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