Environmental

Environmental

By consuming resources wisely, we have reduced environmental impacts and lowered costs for both the company and society.

With production expected to increase in coming years, it is important to be able to provide treatment for more patients while decreasing environmental impacts.

For Novo Nordisk, environmental management is much more than good housekeeping; increasingly, it extends beyond the factory gates and comprises the whole supply chain.



 

Environmental strategy

The environmental strategy and management system serve as robust tools that support the policy and the commitment to environmental responsibility. The strategy is reviewed regularly to respond to emerging issues and proactively address societal and business challenges.

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Limiting out footprint

Environmental reporting, target setting and improvement measures have long been part of how we do business, yet we are still able to reduce our environmental footprint. Going
forward, preventing pollution through sustainable design of processes and products is key on the agenda.

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Climate action

While the COP-16 in Cancun gave renewed hope that the international community will eventually agree on a global plan to mitigate climate change, the future global framework remains uncertain. Faced with the challenges of the UN process, it's more important than ever that businesses stay focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and innovating to accelerate the transformation to a low-carbon economy.

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Product stewardship

Product stewardship is a product-centred approach to environmental protection. It encourages companies to adopt lifecycle thinking and requires all stakeholders - from manufacturers to distributors and consumers - to reduce the environmental impact of products.

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Strong performance on our Triple Bottom Line