When it comes to good environmental stewardship, Novonesis takes its cue from the natural world itself.
“We are inherently sustainable because we draw from nature,” said Novonesis Senior Vice President of Planetary Health Biosolutions Rene Garza. “As biology matures, we find that nature has evolved to be an efficient utilizer of every single resource out there.”
Back to basics: It’s the perfect model for the newly formed Lyngby, Denmark–headquartered biosolutions firm, the product of a January merger between two Danish legacy companies: enzyme and microbial technology firm Novozymes and bioscience supplier Chr. Hansen.
An early adopter: Legacy firm Novozymes set its sights on sustainable business practices more than two decades ago. In 2002, it became the first company in the world to publish a triple bottom-line integrated report.
Big goals: That’s why Novonesis has set lofty aims for itself (and is meeting them).
Water, too: Novonesis knows how important water use is in the overall sustainability picture.
What government can do: Novonesis and other manufacturers are making great strides in sustainability, but having the right policies in place at the federal level would make it easier for them to do more with less, Garza continued.
Stakeholder education: Getting more people aboard the sustainability train is doable—but it will require continued education campaigns.
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