Report 2018
Rethink Tomorrow
Report 2018

Strategy

At Novozymes, we are committed, together with our partners, to building a more sustainable future – and making an impact on our customers, consumers and the world. To reinforce this commitment, we have defined a purpose and a strategy that guide us in a clear direction as the market leader in biological solutions.

Taking on global challenges

As the world grows, so do the needs of the people living in it. But how can we improve the living standards of a growing population with limited resources? At Novozymes, our business is about turning science into sustainable biological answers in a world with growing needs.

 

Our purpose – “Together we find biological answers for better lives in a growing world – Let’s rethink tomorrow” – is engrained in how we work and innovate, and it serves as the foundation for our collaboration with customers, governments, academia and other institutions.

 

All in it together

We call our strategy “Partnering for Impact.” Partnerships are key to our success. Only by engaging in deep-rooted collaborations with others can we make a profound impact on the world. 

 

As far as Novozymes is concerned, mutual benefits and obligations are essential for successful partnerships. One such partnership is the one we have with our customers. Our solutions are often an integral element of their production processes. EnzymesProteins that act as catalysts, helping to convert one substance into another. and microorganisms Microscopic, living, single-celled organisms such as bacteria and fungi. enable more sustainable and efficient production, and are often the ingredients that allow our customers to stand out from the competition. 

 

By working with the environmental and economic realities facing us and our partners, we can help create tangible and sustained impacts, including optimized processes, breakthrough products, improved profitability and reduced environmental footprint. 

 

With partnerships at its center, our strategy sets out the four focus areas that enable us to fulfill our purpose.

Every drop counts

In 2018, Novozymes launched BioSec®, the first product from our "solutions for water" platform.

Read more about BioSec®

Novozymes’ four strategic focus areas

Rally for change

Rally for change

We will form partnerships and networks with customers, consumers, governments, suppliers, academia and others around us to make a sustainable difference.

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Lead innovation

Lead innovation

We will inspire and excite our customers by delivering more significant innovation, tailored to their local markets.

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Focus on opportunities

Focus on opportunities

We will prioritize the customers, markets and activities that hold the biggest opportunities for creating impact.

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Grow people

Grow people

We want to be better at enabling our employees to develop their professional and leadership skills.

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