Environment

Explore our commitments, targets and actions to reduce our environmental footprint.

  • Climate

    Tackling climate change with ambitious goals.

  • Water

    Managing water sustainably at all sites.

  • Circularity

    Eliminating waste and ensuring resource efficiency.

  • Product stewardship

    Responsible production of biosolutions.

  • Biodiversity

    Protecting and enhancing biodiversity.

Climate

We are aiming for an ambitious agenda on climate change, with a goal of net zero by 2050.

 

SBTi approved net-zero targets

Water

Our approach to water stewardship is driven by science and our ambition to manage water in balance with local conditions at all our sites.

Circularity

Novonesis is committed to eliminating waste and managing resources efficiently across our 20+ production sites.

Product stewardship

At Novonesis, we ensure that our biosolutions are produced responsibly and are safe for the environment.

Learn more about our management approach here:

Novonesis quality and product safety policy
Novozymes Report 2023: Accounting note on product stewardship (p. 135)
Chr. Hansen Report 2022: Product safety and quality approach (p. 54)

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Biodiversity

Our approach to biodiversity and nature is guided by the principles of the United Nations’ Convention on Biological Diversity.

We have defined systems and processes, housed by an internal committee, that ensure compliance with local and global regulations, guidelines, and protocols.

Learn more here:

Novozymes position paper on biodiversity
Novozymes Report 2023: Accounting note on bioethics and biodiversity (p. 134)

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  • ESG portal

    Are you interested in further exploring ESG-related information? Check out our ESG portal.

  • Social

    Explore our commitments to ensure a positive impact on people in the workplace, in our supply and in the communities in which we operate.

  • Governance

    Explore our proactive and transparent corporate governance that promotes responsible business conduct and long-term value creation.