Novonesis library of sustainability studies
Data-driven and science-based studies
We conduct sustainability studies to compare the environmental and societal benefits of using biosolutions compared to conventional technologies, which are often fossil-based or synthetic.
The studies are data-driven and science-based. We leverage our decades of expertise within the field of environmental science and life cycle assessment.
Often conducted in collaboration with customers, these studies leverage application data to highlight measurable environmental and societal benefits. They empower customers to clearly articulate the proven sustainability benefits of their products, processes, or services.
Enzymes in general
Biosolutions for Agriculture and Food | Novonesis (2025)
Environmental assessment of enzyme use in industrial production - a literature review | Journal of Cleaner Production (2012)
Cradle-to-gate assessment of industrial enzymes produced by Novozymes in Denmark | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2007)
Animal Feed
Environmental assessment of amylase used in chicken production in Brazil | Sustainability (2018)
Making feed more sustainable | DSM and Novozymes (2017)
Use of a protease in poultry feed offers promising environmental benefits | International Journal of Poultry Science (2011)
Environmental assessment of xylanase used in pig production | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2008)
Environmental assessment of phytase as an alternative to inorganic phosphate in pig feed | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2006)
Bioethanol
Life cycle assessment of cereal cropping systems – including use of straw for bioethanol production | DCA - Danish Centre for Food and Agriculture (2016) Appendix: Greenhouse Gas Calculator
Agriculture
Microbial inoculants support Climate-Smart Agriculture │ Novozymes
Environmental benefits of microbial inoculant in Argentinian soybean production | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2021)
Environmental benefits of microbial phosphate inoculant in US corn production | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2020)
Cosmetics
Biocatalysis – A sustainable method for the production of emollient esters | International Journal for Applied Science (2008)
Food & Beverages
Use of enzymes in corn milling - Doing well by doing good ǀ Whitepaper by Novozymes (2021)
Life cycle assessment of the use of enzymes in corn milling | Whitepaper by Novozymes (2021)
Socioeconomic assessment of reducing population’s salt intake with meat protein extracts | Sustainability (2012)
Comparative LCA of malt-based beer and 100% barley beer | Brewing & Beverage Industry International (2010) Also available: Full LCA report, Chinese version, Spanish version
Environmental assessment of the use of phospholipase in mozzarella cheese production | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2009)
Household Care
Cleaning cellulase for whiteness maintenance ǀ Whitepaper by Novonesis (2025)
Environmental assessment of enzyme use in laundry detergents in the EU | Novozymes (2023)
Enzymes leading the future of bio-detergent | CCIA Journal (2021) (in Chinese)
Surfactant replacement with enzymes (powder detergent, Latin America) | Whitepaper by Novozymes (2020)
Surfactant replacement with enzymes (liquid detergent, Asia-Pacific) | Whitepaper by Novozymes (2020)
Compact detergents in China - A step towards more sustainable laundry | Household and Personal Care Today (2013)
Environmental benefits of compacted detergents in China (in Chinese) | China Cleaning Industry (2013)
Leather
Comparative LCA of soaking and unhairing with X-Zyme | International Leather Maker (2017)
Pulp & Paper
Environmental assessment of enzyme assisted processing in pulp and paper industry | The International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment (2008)
Textiles
Extended lifetime of cotton clothing with biopolishing | International Dyer (2015)
牛仔退浆酵洗一浴法工艺 | Garment Washing (2014) - 服装水洗
Environmental assessment of combined bioblasting (biopolishing) concept | International Dyer (2013)
Environmental assessment of combined denim washing process | International Dyer (2012)