Principle 7

Novozymes' management system – including values, relevant policies, etc.

Novozymes' actions and results in 2006

Reference to GRI indicators

The Novozymes Touch

• Vision, values and fundamental principles
• Support for the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity
• Support for the United Nations Global Compact

Environment and bioethics policy

Position on antibiotic resistance genes in GMMs

Position on detergent enzymes

Position on enzymes produced by GMMs

Position on gene technology in connection with food/feed production

Position on the labelling of enzymes

Continued awareness
At Novozymes, a precautionary approach to environmental challenges is particularly relevant in the use of modern biotechnology. Novozymes uses genetic engineering, and production is to a large extent based on genetically modified organisms. The precautionary approach therefore forms part of the management system. Research, development and production follow fixed safety procedures.

See Microorganisms, genetic engineering and safety.

See also Financial, environmental and social discussion.

See also Risk factors.

Dialogue with stakeholders
Novozymes is dependent on general trust in its use of genetic engineering. As a result Novozymes attaches importance to openness and maintains an ongoing dialogue with its stakeholders on the use of genetic engineering.

See Risk factors.

See also Discover biotech under Our science at www.novozymes.com.

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