| Novozymes' management system – including values, relevant policies, etc. |
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Novozymes' actions and results in 2005 |
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Reference to GRI indicators |
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The Novozymes Touch
Vision, values and fundamental principles
- Support for the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
- Support for the United Nations Global Compact
Environment and bioethics policy
Position on the labelling of enzymes |
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Expansion of environmental management system |
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Global warming due to the combustion of fossil fuels has led to increased interest in energy consumption and carbon dioxide emissions in recent years. As part of its efforts to meet this challenge as a company, Novozymes integrated a new energy management standard (DS 2403) into its management system in 2005. In the first instance the new standard has been integrated at the plants in Denmark, and experiences from here will be applied to the remaining plants. |
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See also the article Values in action. |
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Lifecycle assessments (LCAs) |
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Novozymes operates in the business-to-business market. Both Novozymes and its customers are increasingly encountering requirements and expectations that they should contribute to sustainable development. |
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In 2005 Novozymes completed a total of nine LCAs. An LCA is a scientifically based study of a product's positive and negative environmental impacts throughout its lifecycle - from resources and raw materials through production to use and disposal. Novozymes attaches importance to applying a holistic approach when assessing how the company contributes to creating value for society. |
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Lifecycle assessments are an important tool in the dialogue with Novoymes' stakeholders - customers, authorities, NGOs, etc. - about biotechnology and gene technology. |
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See also the article Enzymes' effects from cradle to grave. |
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Environmental audits of suppliers |
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Evaluating suppliers' environmental performance is an integrated part of Novozymes' purchasing management system. With effect from 2005 environmental audits have been integrated into Novozymes' quality audits of suppliers. |
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