Dong Energy

Type
Internal restructuring
Country
Denmark
Region
Danmark; Hovedstaden; Byen København
Location of affected unit(s)
Copenhagen
Sector
Electricity
35 - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
35.2 - Manufacture of gas, and distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
35.22 - Distribution of gaseous fuels through mains
350 jobs
Number of planned job losses
Job loss
Announcement Date
20 August 2013
Employment effect (start)
1 October 2013
Foreseen end date

Description

The Danish based multinational energy distribution company Dong Energy is to cut 350 to 400 jobs.

The restructuring is announced to result from changing market conditions. Earlier this year, this had already led the company to dismiss 324 staff in Denmark.

The company employs about 7,000 staff worldwide.

Update 12-09-2013: After negotiations with worker representatives, the management announced 200 immidiate dismissals that are part of a total of 350 job cuts.

Sources

  • 12 September 2013: Borsen.dk
  • 20 August 2013: Borsen.dk
  • 20 August 2013: Dong Energy

Citation

Eurofound (2013), Dong Energy, Internal restructuring in Denmark, factsheet number 75824, European Restructuring Monitor. Dublin, https://apps.eurofound.europa.eu/restructuring-events/detail/75824.