Novozymes
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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Benchmark
Novozymes's score of 63 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Novozymes's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Novozymes reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 787,000,000 kg CO2e, comprising 40,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 103,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 644,000,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2050, using 2018 as the base year. For near-term targets, Novozymes has committed to reducing absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 75% by 2030 and increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 37% in 2018 to 100% by 2025. Additionally, the company aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions by 35% by 2030. Long-term, Novozymes targets a 90% reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 emissions and Scope 3 emissions by 2050. These commitments align with industry standards and reflect Novozymes's dedication to sustainability and climate action, positioning the company as a leader in the chemicals sector in Denmark (DK).
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Get Started| 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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| Scope 1 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Novozymes is committed to some reduction initiatives 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.
