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Novozymes

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Novozymes A/S, a global leader in biotechnology, is headquartered in Denmark (DK) and operates extensively across Europe, North America, and Asia. Founded in 1925, the company has established itself as a pioneer in enzyme and microbial technology, serving diverse industries such as agriculture, bioenergy, food and beverages, and household care. With a commitment to sustainability, Novozymes offers innovative solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce environmental impact. Their core products, including enzymes and microorganisms, are designed to optimise processes in various applications, setting them apart in the market. Recognised for their significant contributions to sustainable practices, Novozymes continues to hold a strong market position, driving advancements in biotechnology and maintaining a focus on creating value for customers and society alike.

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77

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Novozymes's score of 77 is higher than 88% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Novozymes's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Novozymes reported total carbon emissions of approximately 1,588,097,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 93,549,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) at approximately 88,605,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 1,405,943,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, committing to a 75% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2018 baseline, and a further 90% reduction by 2050. Additionally, Novozymes aims to achieve net-zero emissions across its operations and value chain by 2050. In 2023, Novozymes reported total emissions of approximately 787,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 40,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 103,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions at around 644,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw total emissions of about 895,000,000 kg CO2e, with similar breakdowns across the scopes. Novozymes is committed to increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 37% in 2018 to 100% by 2025, and to reducing Scope 3 emissions by 35% by 2030. These targets are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to sustainability and climate action.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Novozymes's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Novozymes is in DK, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Novozymes is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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