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 antibiotic resistance genes in GMMs
Position on detergent enzymes
Position on enzymes produced by GMMs
Position on gene technology in connection with food/feed production
Position on global warming and energy
Position on the labeling of enzymes
Position on biofuels
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Scope and approach
At Novozymes, a precautionary approach to environmental challenges is particularly relevant in the use of modern biotechnology. Novozymes uses genetic engineering, and production is to a large extent based on genetically modified microorganisms (GMM). The precautionary approach therefore forms part of the management system. Research, development and production follow fixed safety procedures.
Novozymes attaches importance to applying a product life cycle approach when assessing how the company contributes to creating value. Product Lifecycle Assessment (LCA) is an increasingly important tool. 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.
Please refer to Principles 8 and 9 for an outline of Novozymes’ responsibilities and activities with regard to environmental challenges.
See also
Risk factors
Our science at www.novozymes.com
Environmental assessment at www.novozymes.com
Microorganisms, genetic engineering and safety in the Novozymes Report 2006 |
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EN 26
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