DSM and Novozymes launch Balancius™,
a transformative innovation to improve nutritional uptake in poultry. Balancius™ enables farmers to use less feed to raise an animal.
Organic sales growth
Total sales in 2018 were DKK 14,390 million, an increase of 4% organically and a decrease of 1% in DKK. Bioenergy and Food & Beverages were the main contributors to organic sales growth.
The EBIT margin was 28.3%, 0.4 percentage point higher than in 2017. Excluding the one-time costs incurred in 2017 relating to organizational changes and the divestment of Albumedix, the EBIT margin in 2018 was 0.7 percentage point lower than in 2017.
Energy from renewable sources accounted for 23% of our total energy consumption in 2018. In Denmark and Brazil, we purchase our electricity from renewable sources.
Three out of five of Novozymes’ industries grew in 2018. Bioenergy delivered strong growth, and Food & Beverages and Agriculture & Feed also delivered growth. Household Care was flat, and sales declined in Technical & Pharma. Novozymes holds an estimated 48% share of the global enzyme market.
You are in the shower. Probably for a little longer than you would like to admit. You are enjoying the hot water and just cannot seem to muster up the resolve to step out of the shower. Ever wonder what happens to the water after it disappears down the drain?
Novozymes’ purpose and long-term targets are inspired by the SDGs. The sustainable nature of our solutions means that we contribute to achieving the SDGs every day.
Food & Beverages and Household Care were the main drivers of the 5% organic sales growth in 2018 compared with 2017.
In 2018, we made progress on our six long-term sustainability targets. They are inspired by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals and guide us toward helping the world become more sustainable.
In agriculture, our enzymes increase crop yields, reduce use of chemicals and improve animal health, growth and feed utilization
Our enzymes improve e.g. softness and freshness in bread production
Our solutions save time, water and energy and reduce use of chemicals in textile production
Our enzymes remove tough stains and enable low-temperature washing, at the same time as protecting the fibers in clothes
Novozymes’ wastewater portfolio makes wastewater treatment more efficient and reduces use of chemicals
Our enzymes help create the lactose-free and other “free-from” foods, among other things, that are in increasing demand around the world
Novozymes’ solutions improve the filtration and flavor of beer as well as optimizing the brewing process
Our enzymes make the process of preparing, degreasing and tanning leather more efficient and sustainable
Our enzymes improve efficiency in paper mills and help reduce use of chemicals
Novozymes’ bioenergy solutions help fuel your car with biofuels from renewable sources, reducing CO2 emissions compared with gasoline