Our CEO Ester Baiget: "Let's stop subsidizing the past." In 2020, fossil energy received 70% of global energy subsidies. 20% went to renewable energy. Fossils are our history, but cannot be our future.
Learn more here:
#COPClimateaction
#COP27
There is power in
#biotech
to transform our
#foodsystems
. In Africa, our biosolutions enabled brewers to replace imported crops with local African crops, securing income for locals, eliminating pesticides and cutting transport CO2.
#COP27
Carbon pricing will make hidden costs of pollution visible. We need to close the competitive gap and incentivize fossil-based industries to shift toward more sustainable practices, e.g. by capturing and reusing carbon.
More:
#decarbonization
#COP27
In a conversation about the future of food with
@GoodFoodInst
,
@BruceGFriedrich
says, ‘Biosolutions can allow us to make meat, but far more sustainably.’
The Good Food Institute is a nonprofit think tank, working to make the global food system better for the planet, people and
Did you know that
#carboncapture
can seize more than 90% of CO2 emissions from power plants and industrial facilities? Enzymes enable a more clean, cost-efficient and reliable process for capturing carbon.
#climatechange
#cleanenergy
#biosolutions
Challenges are queuing up in the world. When you combine biology - the study of life - with technology, you get
#biosolutions
. And there is a biosolution for (almost) everything. They are part of the answer to solve multiple big challenges for the planet at once.
A revolutionary
#enzyme
technology developed by our partner
@Carbios
can break down all types of PET
#plastic
so it can be fully recycled – something current
#recycling
technologies can't do. Our collaboration will keep more PET plastic in use and out of the trash.
#biosolutions
#Biosolutions
can transform our
#foodsystems
from field to fork. Feeding a growing population of 9 billion people by 2050 without harming our planet will take a complete rethink of our food systems. Biosolutions are an important part of the answer.
Blogpost from our CEO Ester Baiget, CEO Mads Krogsgaard Thomsen from
@novonordiskfond
and CEO Kasim Kutay from
@novoholdings
:
"Fighting
#climatechange
and feeding a growing population... are two of the biggest challenges of our time. Biotechnology holds solutions to both."
Biorefineries can help us accelerate towards a
#netzero
future. Instead of refining oil, we can refine plants and organic waste and turn it into fuel, power, heat, and feed. Biorefineries enabled by
#biosolutions
are a here-and-now solution - ready to plug and play.
We need action now to solve climate change, food systems and enable healthier lives. Biosolutions are part of the answer. But what is a
#biosolution
- apart from one of the best kept secrets in the world?
#climatechange
#sdgs
#foodsystems
To celebrate
#WomenInScience
we share the story of Sarah Teter, who works with one of our microbe research teams and was given a Sec. of Energy Achievement Award. Congrats to Sarah and thank you to all working in science to address challenges in the world.
.
@FT
: Catalysing carbon emission cuts at
#UNGA
"Doing the right thing is also the right thing for the business." Our CEO Ester Baiget was interviewed in New York City and shared how
#biotech
offers tools to cut carbon emissions.
"We have the ability to deliver solutions to some of the world’s most pressing problems. That is an amazing position to be in." Our CEO is featured in an interview about the current state of Novozymes as well as the role of
#biotech
in the world. Read:
Transforming CO2 into nutritious food 🍲🌎
Take a deep dive into one of our transformative research projects. It uses
#biosolutions
to develop a climate-neutral way to convert CO2 into protein. And it bypasses the use of agricultural land, water, and fertilizer.
The combination of
@Novozymes
and
@Chr_Hansen
is expected to unleash the full potential of biological solutions. Together, they will meet customers’ growing demands for efficient, scalable, and sustainable biosolutions:
More:
#biotech
#rethinktomorrow
Tuning in to watch the U.S. Cellular 250 tomorrow at Iowa Speedway? Join us in cheering on
#NASCAR
Xfinity Series points leader
@TylerReddick
in the American Ethanol/Novozymes No. 2 Chevy Camaro ZL1. It’s going to be a great race. Go Tyler!
Today, we’re accelerating towards net-zero: Novozymes is now among the first companies in the world to have a net-zero Science Based Target validated by
@sciencetargets
. Science is clear – the world needs less talk and more
#climateaction
.
#SBTi
#COP27
Biorefineries can help us accelerate towards a
#netzero
future. Instead of refining oil, we can refine plants and organic waste and turn it into fuel, power, heat, and feed. Biotech-enabled biorefineries are a here-and-now solution - ready to plug and play.
#cop27
#bioenergy
“I simply go out into the woods and forests with my mushroom basket,” says Mikako Sasa, one of our mycologist . If she finds a fungi the company hasn’t collected before, she brings a sample back to the lab. “It’s not a numbers game. It’s a diversity game,”
Avg. time to approve a new biological solution in the EU is 7 years. “This is about Europe, the climate and the future of food, and I believe Europe has to utilize the potential of the
#biosolutions
sector,” Sofie Carsten Nielsen from
@DanskIndustri
says.
Today is
#WorldSoilDay
! To show how amazing
#agriculture
can be: the corn plant on the right was treated with a naturally occurring fungus and trials show significant root development!
#WorldSoilDay2017
Welcome to the era of
#biosolutions
. Welcome to
@novonesis
.
The proposed combination of Novozymes and
@Chr_Hansen
is now successfully completed. Novonesis is a world-leading biosolutions partner for better business, healthier lives, and a healthier planet. The combined
This week, we will transfer a liquid handler robot from our Innovation Campus labs to a new test facility at The Serum Institute, Denmark. It will help expand capacity for faster testing for
#COVID19
of more people.
#RethinkTomorrow
Ester Baiget will take up the position as President & CEO of Novozymes. She joins from a position as Business President for Dow’s Industrial Solutions. Read more:
New EU biosolutions coalition has been launched by
@DanskIndustri
in Denmark. It will be headed by former minister Sofie Carsten Nielsen, and the objective will be to strengthen the awareness of the potential of biosolutions for EU policy makers.
More:
Serving up some socially-distanced joy from our labs and production sites globally. We’ve been cherishing team spirit during these unprecedented times, so we hope that this video, made by Zymers, brings a smile to your face. Take care out there.
#RethinkTomorrow
#FridayFeeling
Coming soon: A new beginning. A new name: Novonesis✨
We are happy to announce that Novonesis will be the new company name for the future combination of Novozymes and
@Chr_Hansen
*. The name means ‘A new beginning’ derived from the Greek word ‘genesis’, which means ‘beginning’.
Happy birthday to us! 🥳🎉🎂 Today we celebrate 20 years of science and sustainability. Thanks to our employees, customers, partners and friends for coming along for the ride. If you can’t wish yourself a happy birthday in 2020, then when can you?
#Novozymes20
#RethinkTomorrow
Over thousands of years,
#mushrooms
and their
#fungi
cousins have evolved into masters at nourishing themselves on dying trees, fallen branches and other materials. They break down these difficult materials by secreting
#enzymes
into their hosts.
We are more than 6,500 Zymers across the world with one shared purpose. It's the heart of who we are and what we do at Novozymes.
In this video, you can see how our purpose came to life when we asked our colleagues to 'draw with purpose'.
#rethinktomorrow
#biotech
#purpose
Today, we hosted a political debate for the upcoming Danish election. The discussion covered the energy crisis, future workforce, mitigating climate change and the potential of
#biosolutions
in the
#greentransition
. 🧩
#dkpol
#rethinktomorrow
#Biosolutions
can transform CO2 into proteins for use in food. With support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, we are part of a new consortium working on using CO2 to replace sugar in fermentation used to make nutritious foods.
Learn more here:
#Yeast
strains used in the starch-based
#ethanol
industry have remained largely unchanged for decades. Faster and tougher, Innova® Drive helps ethanol producers get more from their raw materials. Read more:
"The current cleaning processes used for medical devices do not always guarantee that instruments are free of contamination. The formulation of the detergent is crucial to its effectiveness,” says Rene Garza, Novozymes’ Vice President for Household Care Americas
#RethinkTomorrow
For the fourth consecutive year, we rank among the top ten best companies in the world according to
@sciencemagazine
. The Top Employers Survey 2018 polls employees in the
#biotechnology
, biopharmaceutical, pharmaceutical and related industries. 🏆
Here’s a good read exploring the wonders of biomaterials for a sustainable future of fashion… lab-made spider silk and faux leather from the root of a mushroom via
@Forbes
#RethinkTomorrow
🍄🕷🕸
Racism, discrimination, and hate have absolutely no place in our world. Shared below, is a message to our employees from our President for Novozymes North America and Vice President, Bioenergy, Brian Brazeau.
Today we launch our updated corporate strategy, called “Better business with biology”. The strategy will generate more impact – for our customers, our business and our world.
#Betterbusinesswithbiology
#RethinkTomorrow
Our CEO Ester Baiget was interviewed by
@CNBCMiddleEast
at
#COP27
today: "Current regulation is based on the past, and it hinders the speed of penetration for the solutions that already exist in order to ensure a healthy planet."
Take a look at the video clip below:
“I always think of enzymes when I drink a good glass of beer,” said no one ever...except for one of our scientists 😊🍺
It’s not such a strange connection to make as one might think.
For some Friday fun, here's a birthday-themed Brain Teaser, celebrating Novozymes' 20 years of science and sustainability. Feel free to reply with your best guess… and we'll like the correct answers a week today 🥳🎉🎂
#Novozymes20
#RethinkTomorrow
#FridayFun
The Novozymes Award for Excellence in Biochemical Engineering goes to Christina Smolke, professor at Stanford University, who has pioneered the production of complex plant products using yeast-based fermentation. Learn more about Christina's research:
Did you know that the
#biosolutions
sector can help decrease global CO2 emissions by 4.3 billion tons? New report by Copenhagen Economics discusses the potential of biosolutions to decarbonize global industry, agriculture, and transport. Learn more:
Today, we announce the Executive Leadership Team and organizational structure for the future combined company of
@Novozymes
and
@Chr_Hansen
.
The following have been appointed to the new Executive Leadership Team:
•Ester Baiget, CEO
•Rainer Lehmann, CFO
•Jacob Paulsen, EVP,
Did you know that proteins produced by fermentation have the potential to reduce carbon emissions by more than 90% compared to meat proteins? As global protein demand is projected to double by 2050, we need to develop new sources of protein. Learn more:
Today, we are announcing two major bioinnovations, in yeast and fiber, that offer powerful results for the bioenergy industry – and continue to set new standards for efficiency in ethanol production. Learn more below.
#Bioenergy
#yeast
#enzymes
#ethanol
#RethinkTomorrow
The P4G Copenhagen Summit 2018 starts today, aiming to build a powerful coalition on the
#SDGs
through innovative partnerships. Our CEO, Peder Holk Nielsen, is taking part and - together with heads of states and ministers - will be signing the "Copenhagen Commitment". Read more:
Alternative proteins? Did you know that
#protein
demand is expected to double by 2050? With populations on the rise, we need to transform our
#foodsystems
and rethink how proteins are made and consumed. Biotechnology is part of the answer.
#cop27
#climateaction
Novozymes and
@Saipem
, a leading engineering company, announce a collaboration agreement to develop innovative solutions for enzymatic carbon capture, a biological and cost-effective alternative to traditional carbon capture. Learn more:
#carboncapture
Every day, our employees contribute to our company purpose: Together, we find biological answers for better lives in a growing world – Let’s
#RethinkTomorrow
.
This
#EarthDay
, meet some of our passionate Zymers to hear why they are proud to work for a cause, not just a company.
Today, we launch Novozymes Microvia™
#probiotics
for cleaning. Just as probiotics can help maintain and improve the gut health of humans and animals, they also work to break down dirt and establish a positive
#microbiome
on household, office, and industrial surfaces.
Novozymes delivers strong half year results and narrows full-year outlook upwards. We are happy to share that we have delivered 10% organic sales growth and an EBIT-margin of 26% in the first half of 2022.
Read more about our half year results here:
Novozymes reaches a strategic milestone in the implementation of our strategy with a significant entry into Advanced Protein Solutions.
#RethinkTomorrow
Today, the shareholders of Novozymes and
@Chr_Hansen
have approved the combination of our two businesses to create a leading, global
#biosolutions
partner. This marks an important milestone, and we are one step closer to uniting.❤️
Learn more here:
Facing an unprecedented challenge, the world still needs its everyday essentials.
And further apart than normal, our employees are working to keep plants running at full capacity.
We are proud to help keep the world moving.
#coronavirus
#COVID19
HRH Crown Princess Mary of
#Denmark
met with our CEO, Peder Holk Nielsen at the Danish government's reception last night in New York, as part of the activity surrounding the
#UNGA
“Novozymes pioneered in a joint transformation roadmap towards an interconnected supply chain,” - Thomas Holenia, Corporate Vice President Global Purchasing Raw Materials.
We are proud and happy to see that Novozymes is ranked as a top 3 employer in Denmark according to the Young Professional Attractiveness Index 2022 by Academic Work.
Top 5:
1.
@LEGO_Group
2.
@novonordisk
3.
@Novozymes
4.
@Google
5.
@ramboll
More:
#Biotech
has been used for thousands of years to make bread, wine, cheese and beer, but only in the last 50 years has it been used for industrial purposes. Jens Kolind will talk
#biotech
impact on water and the circular economy at BlueTech Forum 2018 in Vancouver on 6-7 June.
Our CEO, Ester Baiget, has sent an open letter to our customers about how Novozymes is adapting to new working conditions, due to the Covid-19
#coronavirus
pandemic. Read an excerpt from her letter here.
#Novozymes