Businesses should encourage the development and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies
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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 |
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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' effect from cradle to grave. |
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