Explore our commitments, targets and actions to reduce our environmental footprint.
Environment
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.
Climate targets:
· By 2025, reduce absolute GHG emissions from operations (Scope 1+2) by 65%*
· By 2025, purchase 100% renewable electricity
· By 2030, reduce absolute GHG emissions from operations (Scope 1+2) by 75%*
· By 2030, reduce absolute GHG emissions from supply chain by 35%**Compared to 2018 baseline
All our targets are validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative.Learn more about our management approach to climate here:
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.
Water targets:
· By 2025, improve freshwater withdrawal by saving and recycling 8% more water*
· By 2025, restore water by 10 billion liters* in water-stressed basins
· By 2030 improve freshwater withdrawal by saving and recycling 15% more water*
· Restore water by 30 billion liters* in water-stressed basins*Compared to 2021 baseline
Learn more about our management approach to water here:
Circularity
Novonesis is committed to eliminating waste and managing resources efficiently across our 20+ production sites.
Circularity targets:
· By 2025, maintain 100% circular biomass
· By 2030, achieve zero waste to landfill from operations
· By 2030, achieve circular packaging by implementing 3 projectsLearn more about our management approach to circularity here:
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)
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)
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.