Novozymes A/S
Novozymes's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Novozymes's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Novozymes amounted to 445,361 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Novozymes increased by 34.55%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Novozymes's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Novozymes's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Novozymes were 93,549 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Novozymes reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Novozymes's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 5.19%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Novozymes's Scope 1 emissions increased by 133.87%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Novozymes's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Novozymes reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 88,605 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 351,812 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Novozymes reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Novozymes's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 20.18%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Novozymes's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 20.9% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energy a b
What methodology does Novozymes use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Novozymes reported 1,405,943 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 2024 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 2023, 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 2024, Novozymes reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,405,943 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 2018, Novozymes's Scope 3 emissions have remained relatively stable, indicating that Novozymes 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Novozymes's Scope 3 emissions increased by 118.31%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain. a b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Novozymes disclose?
In 2024, 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 2024, the largest contributors to Novozymes's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 1,139,146 tCO₂e (81.02%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 143,299 tCO₂e (10.19%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 92,135 tCO₂e (6.55%)
Novozymes's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Novozymes’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Novozymes reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 93,549 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 29,774 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 3.14 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 2024, Novozymes reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 3.14 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 32.39 , 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 2024, Novozymes ranked 3 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
This places Novozymes among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers. a
Insights into Novozymes's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Novozymes reported a total carbon footprint of 1,851,304 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 89.88% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Novozymes's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 75.94% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 19%. a