Novozymes included in Kempen SNS SRI Universe
Since 2009, Novozymes has been a constituent of the Kempen SNS SRI Universe. Companies included in the fund have passed stringent criteria and can be considered a company that demonstrates outstanding Social Responsibility practice.
Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and SAM Gold Class
For the twelfth time, Novozymes is industry leader of the biotechnology sector in the Dow Jones World and STOXX Sustainability Indexes. In addition, Novozymes has achieved the SAM Gold Class rating since 2010. Read more and visit the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes and the SAM websites. |
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Novozymes included in the Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Register
In 2011, Novozymes’ status as being included in the Ethibel EXCELLENCE Investment Register was reconfirmed. The Ethibel Investment Register is used as the basis for Socially Responsible Investment (SRI) products for a growing number of European banks, fund managers and institutional investors. Visit the Ethibel website.
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Sustainable Business Award by supplier Abengoa
Novozymes receives the Sustainable Business Award 2011 or its contribution to sustainable development and for setting an example to other companies. Novozymes supplies enzymes for biofuel production to Abengoa and has documented its CO2 footprint through life cycle studies. The award created in November 2010, aim to publicly recognize Abengoa's suppliers that are committed to sustainable development and combating climate change.
For more information about the award, please visit sustainability.abengoa.com.
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Best integrated report by Institute of State Authorized Public Accountants
In December 2010 Novozymes received the main award for the best integrated report on corporate social responsibility and finances. The award was announced at a conference of the Institute of State Authorized Public Accountants (FSR). Read more about the background for the award. |
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The Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World
For the fifth year Novozymes was ranked among the Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World by Corporate Knights and Innovest Strategic Value Advisors Inc. (RiskMetrics Group). For the Global 100, Innovest selects 100 leading companies from the MSCI World index that demonstrate exceptional capacity to address their sector-specific environmental, social, and governance risks and opportunities. Read more and visit the Global 100 website.
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Storebrand SRI
In 2010 Novozymes once again earned "best in class" status for our leading financial, environmental, and social performance in Storebrand's environmental and social responsibility analyses of 62 companies in the chemical industry. Like other companies in the top 30%, Novozymes qualifies for investment in Storebrand Principle Funds and Social Responsibility Investment Mandates.
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PRIME status by Oekom Research
In 2013 Novozymes was reconfirmed PRIME status by Oekom Research for being among the leaders in the pharmaceuticals & biotechnology industry, demonstrating above-average performance and commitment to environmental and social issues.
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ET Carbon Rankings
Novozymes was ranked in the top 1% in the ET Global 1000 Carbon Index and received the Environmental Tracking Carbon Verification Leaders Award 2010, which recognizes companies that document and verify their greenhouse gas emissions. Novozymes was one of only seven organizations in the world whose reported emission figures for greenhouse gases were fully accepted because Novozymes’ figures are externally verified and meet a standard accepted by the London-based Environmental Investment Organisation (EIO), an independent nonprofit research organization promoting ecological and ethical investment systems. Furthermore, Novozymes is included in the ET Europe 300 Carbon Rating.
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Cleantech Index
Novozymes is included in the Cleantech Index 2010. The primary objective of the index is to reflect the growth and commercial success of the world's premier cleantech companies as demonstrated by the investment returns of their shares, that is, capital appreciation and dividends.
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FTSE4Good Index Series
Novozymes continues to be included in the FTSE4Good Global and Europe Indexes. The FTSE4Good Index Series has been designed to measure the performance of companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards and to facilitate investment in those companies. All members meet the FTSE4Good selection criteria regarding environmental sustainability, relationships with stakeholders, and human rights.
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NASDAQ OMX GES Sustainability Nordic Index
Based on the largest screening of Nordic companies with regard to social, environmental, and corporate governance performance, Novozymes has been selected as one of the 50 leading NASDAQ OMX companies included in the OMX GES Nordic Sustainability Index. The selection is based on assessments of 300 selected Nordic companies (stock exchange-listed companies in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Stockholm, and Oslo).
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The World’s Top Sustainable Stocks
For the sixth year Novozymes was selected by SustainableBusiness.com as one of the 20 companies on the 2009 SB20 List: The World's Top Sustainable Stocks. The list is published in The Progressive Investor newsletter based on an analysis made by five investment advisors specializing in investments in socially and environmentally responsible companies. It includes two overlapping categories of companies: Those whose products are an important part of the transition to a more sustainable society, and those whose involvement in sustainable development is an important part of their business. Novozymes qualifies for both categories.
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Best CSR Report by Børsen and FSR
In 2009 Novozymes was selected as the winner of the best CSR report by the leading Danish business magazine Børsen and the Danish Association of State Authorized Public Accountants (FSR).
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