Novozymes A/S
Novozymes's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2025, Novozymes completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Novozymes has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 2 | ||||
Market-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Novozymes's Operational Emissions
In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Novozymes amounted to 441,643 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Novozymes decreased by 0.83%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Novozymes's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Novozymes's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of Novozymes were 106,896 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has Novozymes reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Novozymes's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 167.24%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2024), Novozymes's Scope 1 emissions increased by 14.27%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Novozymes's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2025, Novozymes reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 52,389 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 334,747 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has Novozymes reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2024), Novozymes's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Novozymes's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.a
What methodology does Novozymes use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2025, Novozymes reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Novozymes's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Novozymes's Value Chain Emissions
In 2025, Novozymes reported 1,188,383 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2025 disclosure of Novozymes includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Novozymes's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Novozymes's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, Novozymes reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,188,383 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Novozymes reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Novozymes's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 81.43%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2024), Novozymes's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Novozymes's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Novozymes disclose?
In 2025, Novozymes reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Novozymes's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2025, the largest contributors to Novozymes's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,001,973 tCO₂e (84.31%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 113,862 tCO₂e (9.58%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 39,372 tCO₂e (3.31%)
Novozymes's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Novozymes’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2025, Novozymes reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 106,896 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 4,888 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 21.87 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
Novozymes's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Novozymes's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2025, Novozymes reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 21.87 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 47.45, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Novozymes rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2025, Novozymes ranked 8 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
Novozymes is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Novozymes's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2025, Novozymes reported a total carbon footprint of 1,630,026 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.7% decrease compared to 2024, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to Novozymes's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 72.91% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 20.54%.a