The Novozymes
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Novozymes A/S
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Novozymes Annual Report 2022
The Novozymes Report 2022
“Novozymes stands on a solid foundation. We have
delivered strong growth and earnings in a volatile
market environment by leveraging the strength of
our well-diversified portfolio, unique production
capabilities and broad market presence.”
Our strategy “Unlocking growth – powered by
biotech” is more relevant than ever. It is rooted
in our unique ability to use the power of bio-
tech to address some of the world’s biggest
challenges while unlocking sustainable growth.
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Contents
The big picture
Novozymes at a glance
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 Economic contribution
 Five-year summary
 

 Strategy & commitments
 Targets & outlook
Governance
 Corporate governance
 
 
 Risk management
 
 The Novozymes stock
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 
statements
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
 

 Notes
 Statements
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 Glossary
 About the Report
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Novozymes
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The Novozymes Report 2022
Contents
The big
picture
Novozymes at a glance

 Economic contribution
 Five-year summary
 

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
The big picture
Novozymes is the world
leader in biosolutions. We use
the power of biotech to help
our customers grow their
businesses while preserving
the planet’s resources and
enabling better lives.
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Novozymes
at a glance
Our purpose is at the heart of who we are and the guiding principle
for the way we do business. It looks ahead to everything we aim to
accomplish together with our customers, consumers, governments,
academia and many others around us. We live up to our purpose by
delivering on our strategy while staying true to our values.


to have its net-zero
target validated by the

initiative
More than


countries


in global transportation




presence across
more than 
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

revenue

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launched
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


by nature
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Novozymes at a glance

1.1 
9%

Targets & outlook
Financial
  Realized

%  
EBIT margin
%   

%   

   

Realized
 
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 

 
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  

highlights

EBIT margin
17.9%

26.4%

* Special items include costs related to the proposed combination with Chr. Hansen.
** Including goodw ill .
17.6%
26.0%
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

63%
 emissions


Employee engagement

100%
Circular management


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5Novozymes A/S
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Sales by business area
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



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

-










-


Full-year organic sales in North America









-
energy.


North
America
Asia

Latin
America
Sales by geography


2021: 32%

Bioenergy
21%
2021: 18%


& Human Health
24%
2021: 23%

Grain & Tech
Processing
15%
2021: 15%


Health & Nutrition
12%
2021: 12%

   

% of
total sales
35% 33% 20% 12%
6Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022





-








-




• Carezyme
®
Essential – a solution




• Carezyme
®
Elite


stain removal.
• Progress Crystal
bars that enables consumers to achieve

-


-


• -

-
-

• 



-

• 
-





-
-




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Shrinking the
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


replace these chemicals.




“If we are serious about achieving
climate-neutrality, we need high-performing,
aordable bio-based detergents that can go
mainstream, and we have solutions ready
to go.”
– Sandra Friis-Jensen, Marketing Director,
Biological Detergents, Novozymes.


Visit
28%
of sales
7Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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
at a time









times.
“Climate and food systems are inextricably linked.
With solutions to increase the shelf-life of baked
goods, we can help reduce food waste and thereby
ease the overall demand on food systems.”
– Adam Diggle, Business Unit Director,
Baking, Novozymes.

& Human Health









-


-
-






-
graphical expansion.

• Valena Pulse G – a solution that helps

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-
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that consumers expect.
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combination that enables consumers to
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healthy oral microbiome.
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• 
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• 
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to generate more revenue by increasing
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-


• 
emerging markets.
• 



conversion.


-






Visit
Plugging into
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plants
-






“Biofuels are essential for meeting our net-
zero ambitions, and they are currently one of
the most cost-eective solutions for reducing
carbon emissions. In the future, biofuels from
biorefineries will also help decarbonize heavy-
duty transport, including marine and aviation.”
– Hans Ole Klingenberg, Vice President,
Marketing Industrial Biosolutions, Novozymes.


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










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•
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®
– biopolishing solution that




•
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– enables corn starch


emissions.

• -
-



• 


-





-



electricity.
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“It’s more important than ever to get the most
out of raw materials while taking better care
of our environment. Biotech is essential in
rethinking the way we produce now and in the
future.”
– Alessandro Palumbo, Sr. Global Marketing Manager,
Novozymes.
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mance.
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crops.
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a solution that
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an easy spray application.
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the impact on the environment.
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
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tion.
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
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-

emissions to the environment.
“The industry needs to rethink the way protein
is produced. Biosolutions can dramatically
improve animal health and nutrition, and we
are working with our customers to create the
future of animal farming.”
– Robert Vergo, Global Account Director, Novozymes.
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GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Economic contribution
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the shares in Novozymes. See The Novozymes
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positive tax contribution to society. We continu-
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We returned % of
the economic value
generated to society

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Economic contribution
Suppliers 44%
used to purchase goods
and services from our suppliers
Financial
& other
income
4%
Sales 96%
Community 9%
returned to the community
by paying corporation tax,
as well as other taxes and duties
Employees 24%
used for employee
wages, pensions, etc.
Reinvested in
Novozymes 12%
reinvested in Novozymes
for future value generation
Capital providers 11%
in dividends and financial
costs for our capital providers
18,362
million DKK
12Economic contributionNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Economic contribution
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
Revenue    

    
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    
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Operating profit (EBIT) , , , ,
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    
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     
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Total assets    
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    
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    

     

    

    

    

    


    

     
     

 %  

 % 
 %     
Gross margin
%    


%    

EBIT margin before special items*
% . . . .
.
EBIT margin
%    


%    


%    


x    


%    


% . . . .


%    


    


     
     

No.    


%    


    

Women in senior management
%    


    


    


%    


m     
Five-year summary



 
 
 
 

13Five-year summaryNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Five-year summary






live better lives.








GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
14









-
-


-



-
ties.












-










-
-


-












-






We are very excited about the potential
of the Novozymes-Chr. Hansen
combination. By bringing together these
two high performing, complementary
companies with a shared purpose and
advanced capabilities, we can unleash
the full potential of biosolutions and
generate significant value for our
customers, employees, shareholders
and society at large.
 to meet customer





 emis-
-

-


-

-





15Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022





enzymatic combination that enables consumers

oral microbiome.
-



co-create






-
-

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-

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-


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

-
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

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



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

-


-

non-
-

society.






Zymer


external market benchmark.
-

our -




-







-



our net-zero-





-









16Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022


-



-


-


-



-

-

-


-


Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen
Chair
Ester Baiget

“With Novozymes standing on a very
solid foundation, and aer  years as an
independent member of the Novozymes
Board of Directors including six years
as Chair, I have decided not to seek
reelection to the Board at the Annual
Shareholders’ Meeting on March , .”

-



-
-






turning talk into action. It has been a personal ambition










-





Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen

Corporate governance section.
17Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022

business
 Strategy & commitments
 Targets & outlook
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022



contribute to more than one commitment.
76%
34%
8%
Strategy &
commitments




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beverages.
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 We enable our
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emissions by helping them
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technologies to reach a
climate-neutral society.
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We enable customers to
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
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We rethink
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biosolutions that enhance
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
-
-
gic ambition by the 

global biosolutions partner.
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

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

19Strategy & commitmentsNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Strategy & commitments







“Some of the solutions to tackle
these challenges already exist
today. Biosolutions can help create
resilient food systems in the face of
climate change, and they can help
meet the nutritional needs of a
growing population,”
– Claus Stig Pedersen, Head of Global
Sustainability at Novozymes.

-




-


In the spotlight
20In the spotlightNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
In the spotlight
...make crops more
resilient to climate
change, increase
yields, and reduce
the use of synthetic
fertilizers...
...make better use
of raw materials by
gaining more
end-products from
the same volume of
feedstocks...
...enable more
nutritious and tastier
plant-based products...
...reduce food waste to
save on scarce resources
and to help cut carbon
emissions...
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

-
tural supply chains.
Biosolutions can help make crops more resilient



-
-

-




-

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
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

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





ten times.
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














-


-
tein.
21In the spotlightNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Explore
New options
for growth
Expand
BioHealth
and Human
Nutrition
Evolve
Our core
business
Transform
food system
Enable
healthier lives
Accelerate towards a
climate-neutral society
Commitments to a
healthy planet
2022 strategy highlights



they matter the most.


-
-

-



biosolutions.
-


co-create




-





“Unlocking growth – powered
by biotech” starts with our three
commitments to a healthy planet. They
shape our three growth pillars, which
guide our investments and priorities
to grow Novozymes: Evolve our core
business, Expand into the high-growth
areas of BioHealth and Human Nutrition
and Explore new options for growth .







markets. This is an important next step on


-



-

-

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

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across our core business areas in
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technologies across multiple




processes.

-
-
-






-
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-
-





-





-
-



-

-


-


-
ronment.









-
-



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







recycling.


-


-


-
-




-





-
-



-





strengthen our biotech capabilities

Human Nutrition.

-


-
-

-

-


TM

-

maintain a healthy oral microbiome. We also

-

yoghurts.

co-creation
process

-





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
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

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GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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our
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


“We have invested in new capabilities during 2022
and are engaging dierently with our customers in
the food and health space to meet consumer
demands. We are co-creating from idea to prod-
uct by combining consumer insights and customer
needs with our unique technologies and produc-
tion capabilities. Customer co-creation centers
will further accelerate this journey and allow us to
immerse ourselves into our customers’ worlds –
and invite them to enter the world of biotech,”
– Lotte Clemmen Christensen, Vice President of
Corporate Strategy & New Business
Development at Novozymes.

-

our customers. With several application centers






-


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





prototypes.
Whether it is about helping customers launch oat-
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



our customers to accelerate their innovation


prototypes to give customers a tasting experience




In the spotlight
25In the spotlightNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
In the spotlight











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
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
 emis-
sions.
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
 emissions

-
-
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

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

-



-


scoring companies in an external market bench-
mark.


-







-










-





 


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-


 
Targets & outlook
26Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Targets & outlook

 


 










  
achieving our




2030 validated
target
2022 target Status
2050 validated
target
2025 target

-




Learn more in the Notes on
Climate changeEnergy.
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2022 summary
27Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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energy use in our operations by implementing

Climate
changeEnergy.
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We embrace our responsibility to help societies
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 emis-

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
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

-





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
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our value chain
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     
Scope 1 total    
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Scope 2 total    
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    
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Scope 3 total     
     

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

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The Novozymes Report 2022
28Targets & outlook
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baseline
2022
Total CO2 emissions across scopes 1+2+3 (1,000 tonnes)
63% reduction of absolute emissions from operation
82% renewable electricity purchased
65% absolute CO2 emissions reduction from operations
100% renewable electricity purchased
Scope 1
Scope 2
Scope 3
75% absolute CO2 emissions reduction from operations
35% absolute CO2 emissions reduction from supply chain*
By 2050
we will reach
net-zero
SBTi verified
Drive market transformation and advocate for climate action
Fulfilling our promiseLeading the wayAccelerating efforts
We are commited to high
standards and ambitious actions
to improve our footprint on the
climate across scopes 1, 2 and 3.
We will balance the remaining up
to 10% emissions through trusted
third-party verified offsets that
benefit people and societies.
Our operations
Shi to greener heat, steam, and
other energy sources
Pilot emerging technologies to further
decarbonize operations e.g. climate
smart cooling
Our supply chain
Pursue supply chain partnerships to
develop decarbonization technologies
Explore sourcing of raw materials from
regenerative agriculture
Scale up decarbonization in logistics
together with freight forwarders
Our operations
Shi to renewableselectricity
acrosssites
Produce more with less by
continuing to make operations
more efficient
Recover energy to use in
operations or by local
communities
Our supply chain
Engage with key suppliers to ensure
full transparency of emissions and
explore joint decarbonization
opportunities


GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
29Targets & outlook

 

From a 2021 baseline.
2022 summary



-

-













 



challenge




challenge
  








2022 target Status
2035 long-term
commitment
2025 target
2030 long-term
commitment
Water







Learn more in the Note on Water.
30Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022

2022 target Status
2025 target
2030 long-term
commitment


our biomass



-

Three key circular










  Learn more in the Note on Waste.
2022 summary
-
-







-


-

-






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



31Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Zymers & society
Include
-
tion. We aim to achieve that by nurturing a cul-


-

-


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
-
national employees at both senior manage-
-

men.




 
in the Note on .
2022 target Status
2025 target
2030 long-term
commitment
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
 
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2022 summary
32Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Zymers & society
 
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 -
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
in our annual employee survey

2022 target Status
2025 target
2030 long-term
commitment
Learn more in the Note on

2022 summary











-
ries.





-





-




capabilities.
Thrive







33Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Zymers & society



activities
Qualitative
reporting
only

2022 target Status 2030 long-term commitment
Learn more in the Note on
Community engagement.
2022 summary






schools.
-


at our campuses to encourage more employ-


-
-

-


employees to live more sustainably.
34Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022





-




-
-





-







-






.
2022 summary


our commitments
in our annual reporting.
 


our commitments to a healthy planet by



Enable healthier lives
Water
-

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



2022 target Status
2030 long-term
commitment
35Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Financial



-
-










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



 

 
 
2025 target* Status
2030 long-term
commitment
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

 





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2022 summary
-





-




separately.
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GovernanceThe big picture
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
-

-




-
-


-

-








penetration in emerging markets. As























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









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

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
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





market penetration in vegetable oil




















Business areas
37Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022



-







-





-








-
-

expenses.
-
-


-




-


long-term commitments to a healthy planet by







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Financial outlook 
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% 
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

DKKbn
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Net investments
 
 

 
 


  
 

 
 
 


Women in senior management 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
38Targets & outlookNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Governance
 Corporate governance
 
 
 Risk management
 
 The Novozymes stock
Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Corporate governance
Corporate governance



-
-


-

see The Novozymes stock.



-





-
ship Team.

governance structure in place to ensure responsible business


Novozymes at any given time.


.



-

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GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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
Novozymes is on the right track to reach net-zero

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
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

“The Board of Directors, the Executive
Leadership team and employees are
collectively responsible for integrating
sustainability into Novozymes. It
is deeply embedded in the way we
conduct our business, and it drives our
strategic direction from our innovation
pipeline, to our supply chain, and to the
commercialization of our products. This
is what shareholders and stakeholders
expect of us, it is part of our DNA, and it is
the right way to do business,”
– Jørgen Buhl Rasmussen, Chair of the Board.
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
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
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
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
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41Corporate governanceNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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must be male no later than by the Annual
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Actual
Target
Despite not meeting our own gender diversity tar-
get, the composition of the Board of Directors
meets the gender diversity requirements set out
in Danish legislation.-
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the .
Nationality
Target achieved
Nordic Non-Nordic
2
4
3
Number of mandates in listed
companies incl. Novozymes
Target achieved
100%
< 5 mandates
−
Gender**
Target not achieved
Women Men
40%
71%
29%
Has substantial
international experience
Target achieved
86%
40%
Board members
Tenure
Target achieved
100%
< 12 years
Executive position***
Target achieved
Yes No
33% 29%
71%
Board governance
structure
Target achieved
Independent Non-
Independent
50%
71%
29%
Lived and worked outside
the Nordic countries
Target achieved
Yes No
0
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42Corporate governanceNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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-


-





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-

See more in the Note on Business ethics.
-




-

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
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

-
-

-





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Remuneration Committee.
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-
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
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GovernanceThe big picture
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

-





-
-
ments Act.

-

exception being:
• 





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-

companies to report on corporate social responsi-
bility. The Notes on 
 in this report meet the
-




-





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
-


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


-








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
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






-





Novozymes is party to several partnership con-

-
-


such situations.





Innovation


 Board tenure

Board tenure
Share trading
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


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    - 


   - 

1
    - 


    - -

1
   - 


   - -
Morten Sommer

   - -


   - -

3
   - -
Anne Breum
3
   - 
Preben Nielsen
3
   - 

3
   - 


-
-


-
-






-

-
-



45Corporate governanceNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022

Jørgen Buhl

 Heine







one year.

Chair: 

.
Member: .


-
-


Improving sustainability integration into corporate
-
-
-






Chair: 








-
rate societal impact.




Member:





-
ments.



companies.


one year.

Member: Mölnlycke Health Care.




sustainability integration into innovation processes.




46Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
  




-

year.

Member: 

-





companies.





Member:

-



-




Chair: 
Member: 





entrepreneurship.
47Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
 

 


Employee representative.



representative.


-
sentative.



representative.

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
48Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022

   
Fanø


Education
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
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
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


-



-

-


-


Education
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
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Member: 

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

-

-






Education
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
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








organizational culture.
-

Education
-



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

-

-

-
zymes over the years. She has strong biotech insights



-
tion.



49Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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
 Graziela



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


Education




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Member: 

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





-

-


Biosolutions.
Education




-
-
ages.
-






-




Education







-

the value chain.

-

-
-



Education

Business.

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

50Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Risk management
Risk management











-
cial risks on similar terms.


-






-

-
tion in the same manner as other business risks.



-

-

.

-


Novozymes operates an Enterprise Risk Manage-








-

-

-

-

Risk assessment
heat map
Volatility of
agriculture-related
business
Cyberattacks and
information the
Global political and
economic instability
Dynamic energy
and raw material
prices and supply
disruptions
Climate related risk
Potential impact
Probability
51Risk managementNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022


-
-

-
sion in one or more geographical
-

chain.







economic activity in North America



-



-






across the agriculture value chain.


-

-

-



-

-







legislation.
-
-


have a negative impact on our pro-


-

to cyberattacks.








threat.





-
-
agement.


-


-









Climate related risk
52Risk managementNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022



-


















-




-



-

preparatory actions.



-
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at higher price levels than previous-
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imply a risk to our gross margin lev-
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GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Long-term risks
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that can potentially impact our business in the
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present time.
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Enterprise Risk Management process.
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ing biosolutions that can tackle
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term risks:
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GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022

Climate change is becoming increas-
-
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

currently a top concern.
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

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
supply chain.
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

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-

-

-



-

-




-



-
-


-



-






-
ment on an annual basis.
Revenue





Note on Revenue.




-
-






.



-

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
Remuneration Report



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

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Each year Novozymes issues the Novozymes
Remuneration Report as a separate report. The
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
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
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
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

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-
-
mental targets. The remuneration policy aims to
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regularly against external benchmarks.
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











-




Remuneration Committee.


-










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GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022

-

• 

• 

-
tive Management comprises:
• 

• 
STIP
• 

-




-
petitive salary.

their regular remuneration receive compensation

-











out in the previous years.





-






-








-

-
-
-
tion Committee.



 


Innovation





 




1
 


 

1











3

Anne Breum
3

Preben Nielsen
3


3


59Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022

 Variable


 









Incentive


Total variable


Total




Total

       

 
(%) (%)
       

 
(%) (%)

 - - - - - - - - 
       

 



Weight Target   
40% Sales 100   
20% EBIT margin 


65   
10% Contribution to strategy    
30%  100   
 91  88 
  


-

60Novozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022



-
-


-



-

-



-

contributions.





-
-
-



-
-

-



-



-




-
















For the Executive Management this means that a
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
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




-
-

-
-
-


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GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
The Novozymes stock
The Novozymes stock
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  Total
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
  

  

  

  

   
Ownership structure
Novo Nordisk
Foundation
Institutional and
private investors
Novo Holdings A/S
25.6% of total shares
72.7% of votes
74.4% of total shares
27.3% of votes
Novozymes
Ownership by geography (B shares)
Denmark 24%
UK & Ireland 13%
Rest of Europe 24%
North America 32%
Rest of world 7%
63The Novozymes stockNovozymes A/S
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022

65 
73 
75 
77 Notes
161 Statements
167 
181 Glossary
183 About the Report


GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
EBIT EBIT margin (%)
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
4,070
4,039
3,652
4,007
4,561
28.3
28.1
26.1
26.8
26.0
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
14,390
14,374
14,012
14,951
17,553
Sales Sales growth, organic (%)
4
(1)
0
6
9
Novozymes A/S 65

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-







-
-











-



-

-
cies.




• 

• 

• 




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




st
-
tion.



-


Hansen.





st













-
-
tion.








GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 66

 Note 2022 2021
Revenue  17,553 14,951
  (7,976) (6,328)
 9,577 8,623
  (2,271) (1,936)
  (2,001) (2,009)
  (952) (859)
 2.5 276 188
 4,629 4,007
Special items 2.6 (68) -
 4,561 4,007
 (7) (4)
Financial income 5.2 533 174
Financial costs 5.2 (531) (253)
 4,556 3,924
Tax 2.7 (870) (779)
 3,686 3,145

 3,676 3,146
Non-controlling interests 10 (1)
3,686 3,145
 6.00 5.50
  13.29 11.32
  13.19 11.23

 Note 2022 2021
 3,686 3,145

income statement:

 155 723
 (15) (2)
 140 721

 (150) (173)
 33 38
 295 (31)
 (65) 7
 113 (159)
 253 562
 3,939 3,707

 3,929 3,706
Non-controlling interests 10 1
3,939 3,707

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
* The comparatives for 2018 have not been restated for IFRS 16
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
3,679
3,196
4,355
4,062
4,006
2,291
2,205
3,419
2,946
1,144
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
Net investments Net investments (% of sales)
9.6
6.9
6.7
7.5
16.3
1,388
991
936
1,116
2,862
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
Novozymes A/S 67




-






-















-
-











-

Hansen.
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 68
 Note 2022 2021
 3,686 3,145
 6.7 1,935 2,198
 2.7 (910) (627)
 18 18
 (131) (52)
 4,598 4,682

 (330) (574)
 (787) (556)

contract liabilities 534 518
 (9) (8)
 4,006 4,062

 6.7 (130) (169)
 6.7 (2,760) (1,071)
 28 124

 6.7 190 (1,631)
 (2,672) (2,747)
 1,334 1,315
 Note 2022 2021
Financing
 2,140 2,144
 (1,602) (1,283)
 193 313
 (120) (103)

 (500) (1,500)
 164 309
 (1,525) (1,466)
 (1,250) (1,586)
 84 (271)

 (6) 53
 78 (218)
 963 1,181
 1,041 963

GovernanceThe big picture
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ROIC and average invested capital
DKK million
Average invested capital ROIC (%)
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
15,038
15,301
16,606 19,411
24.2 21.1
18.9
19.3 17.6
13,417
Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) and
net interest-bearing debt-to-EBITDA
DKK million
NIBD NIBD/EBITDA
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
0.5
0.8
0.8
1.0
1.0
2,535
4,049
3,871
5,225
5,807
Net working capital
% of sales
Inventories Net working capital
Receivables Payables and deferred income
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
-30
-20
-10
0
10
20
30
Novozymes A/S 69









-

-
ments.










-
bles.





-







GovernanceThe big picture
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Novozymes A/S 70

 Note  
Intangible assets 3.1 4,698 5,024
 3.2 3,999 3,980
 3.2 4,151 4,290
 3.2 1,028 1,039
 3.2 2,896 876
 2.7 1,623 1,637
 92 30
Investments in associates 223 29
 4.3 32 39
 18,742 16,944
Inventories 4.1 3,803 2,992
 4.2 3,454 2,948
Contract assets 4.2 151 40
Tax receivables 2.7 352 286
 4.3 360 519
 80 75
 1,041 963
 9,241 7,823
 27,983 24,767

 Note  
Common stock 5.5 562 564
 13,275 11,263
 13,837 11,827
Non-controlling interests 6.5 391 379
 14,228 12,206
Share purchase liability 6.5 760 717
 2.7 1,653 1,337
Provisions 3.4 119 153
 3.6 224 543
Lease liabilities 288 360
 129 98
 5.3 3,619 3,680
 6,792 6,888
Lease liabilities 123 122
Provisions 3.4 10 21
Contingent consideration 3.6 158 -
 5.3 2,919 2,139
 1,869 1,490
Contract liabilities 94 129
 44 34
Tax payables 2.7 326 486
 4.4 1,420 1,252
 6,963 5,673
 13,755 12,561
 27,983 24,767

GovernanceThe big picture
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Stock
buyback
Compre-
hensive
income
Equity
Jan. 1,
2022
Dividend Other Equity
Dec. 31,
2022
12,206
3,939
(1,525)
108 14,228
(500)
* Dividend for 2022 is the proposed dividend.
Stock buyback program Dividend*
3,439
3,483
2,966
3,024
2,160
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
Payout ratio* Dividend per share*
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
44.6
46.8
5.00
5.25
5.25
5.50
51.9
48.5
6.00
45.0
Novozymes A/S 71





-
backs in 2022.











-

stock in 2021.
Dividend







45.0%.


st


50.9%.



-






The Novozymes stock
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 72

 

   Total
Non-controlling
 
 564 (8) (32) 11,303 11,827 379 12,206
 3,676 3,676 10 3,686
 140 113 253 - 253
 140 113 3,676 3,929 10 3,939
 (500) (500) (500)
 164 164 164
 (2) 2 - -
 (1,524) (1,524) (1) (1,525)
 123 123 123
 (43) (43) 3 (40)
 (139) (139) (139)
 (2) 140 113 1,759 2,010 12 2,022
 562 132 81 13,062 13,837 391 14,228
 570 (727) 127 11,263 11,233 11 11,244
 3,146 3,146 (1) 3,145
 719 (159) 560 2 562
 719 (159) 3,146 3,706 1 3,707
 (1,500) (1,500) (1,500)
 309 309 309
 (6) 6 - -
 (1,465) (1,465) (1) (1,466)
 75 75 75
 (717) (717) 368 (349)
 186 186 186
 (6) 719 (159) 40 594 368 962
 564 (8) (32) 11,303 11,827 379 12,206
1,660 

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Five-year operational emissions (CO
2-eqv.)
1,000 tonnes
Scope 1 Scope 2
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
161
437
330
234
218
Steam
22% (23%)
Energy by source 2022
(2021)
%
Electricity
10% (18%)
conventional
Electricity
47% (38%)
renewable
Fuel
17% (16%)
conventional
Heat
1% (2%)
conventional
Heat
3% (3%)
renewable
Novozymes A/S 73



-


-


-
-







2022.



2021.







Water

 in
2022.











-

-





-


GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 74
Note 2022 2021

 7.1  161 

 7.2   
 7.2  50 42

 7.3   
 7.3   

 7.4  559 
 7.4  63 62
 7.4  539 466
 7.4  100 99

 7.5  21 13
 7.5  23 7

 7.6  
 7.7  



GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Number of employees
No. of employees
6,427
6,125
6,185
6,527 6,781
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
Frequency of injuries (per million working hours)
2.4
0.9
1.3
1.5
1.7
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
Novozymes A/S 75




2021.




34% in 2021.
Innovation
-

-

that have active patent applications or active

2021.



-

99%.
-


-



-
-








-






GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 76
Note 2022 2021

 2.3   
 2.3  39.2 39.2
   2.6 2.2

   33 

 No. - -
   1.7 1.5
   0.1 0.2
   1.5 1.2
Innovation
 2.4  26 
 2.4   

   97 
   - -

   69 

Community engagement   
Responsible sourcing   

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S
Notes
 
 
 
 
 Segment
 Revenue
 Employees
 
 
 Special items
 Tax
 Earnings per share
 
 

 
 Leases
 Provisions
 
 
 
 Inventories
 
contract assets
 
 
 
 
management
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Management remuneration
 
 
 
 Non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 Group companies
 
 Climate change
 Energy
 Water
 Waste
 Environmental compliance
 
 
 
 Labor practices & human rights
 
 
 Business ethics
 Customer engagement
 Community engagement
 Responsible sourcing
GovernanceThe big picture
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Novozymes A/S

reporting
Note 1
 
 
The Novozymes Report 2022
GovernanceThe big picture
Novozymes A/S 79Notes
1.1 Significant changes and events

In line with the refreshed strategy, “Unlocking growth – powered by biotech”,
announced in 2021, the following significant events impacted Accounts and
performance in 2022.
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen to
combine and create a leading global
biosolutions partner
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen announced on December 12,
2022, the proposed combination of the two companies to
create a leading global biosolutions partner.
As a consequence of the proposed combination of
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, special items are presented
in the income statement for 2022. Reference is made to
Note 2.6 for further information.
Se Note 5.1 for information on undrawn commited credit
facilities and Note 6.3 on contractual commitments
related to the proposed combination.
War in Ukraine
Novozymes does not have any significant business activi-
ties in Russia and Ukraine, and while sales to Russia have
been discontinued and the sales office in Russia has been
closed, this has not resulted in any significant impairment
of assets. Reference is made to Notes 2.2, 3.2.and 4.2 for
further details.
The uncertainty regarding energy supply – with Russian
gas being cut off – has led to investments in oil-based
energy generators to mitigate the gas shortage and secure
production stability. See note 7.2 for further information.
Novozymes and our employees have supported refugees
and families impacted by the war through multiple initia-
tives. See note 8.6 for further information.
Significant transactions
In 2022, Novozymes Biotechnology merged with
21
st
.BIO and a non-cash accounting gain was realized.
Following the transaction, Novozymes obtained significant
influence in 21
st
.BIO, and 21
st
.BIO is recognized as an
associated company of Novozymes. Reference is made to
Note 2.5 for further details.
Additionally, Novozymes’ minority ownership in Albumedix
has been divested, leading to a financial gain. Reference is
made to Note 5.2 for more details.
GovernanceThe big picture
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Novozymes A/S 80Notes
This section provides an overview of Novozymes’
principal accounting policies, the critical
accounting estimates and judgments applied, a
definition of materiality as well as the impact of
new or amended IFRS standards and interpreta-
tions.
The symbols
I/S
,
B/S
and
ESG
show which
amounts in the notes can be found in the income
statement, the balance sheet, and in environ-
mental data and social and governance data
respectively.
The accounting policies described below apply to
the consolidated financial statements as a whole.
Accounting policies and critical accounting esti-
mates and judgments are described in the notes
to which they relate to enhance understanding.
The descriptions of accounting policies in the
notes form part of the overall description of
accounting policies.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Consolidation
The consolidated financial statements comprise
the financial statements of Novozymes A/S (the
Parent Company) and subsidiaries controlled by
Novozymes A/S, prepared in accordance with
Foreign currency transactions are translated into
the functional currency defined for each com-
pany using the exchange rates prevailing at the
transaction date. Monetary items denominated
in foreign currencies are translated into the func-
tional currency at the exchange rates prevailing
at the reporting date.
Financial statements of foreign subsidiaries are
translated into DKK at the exchange rates pre-
vailing at the reporting date for assets and liabili-
ties, and at average exchange rates for income
statement items.
The following exchange rate differences, arising
from translation using the exchange rate prevail-
ing at the reporting date, are recognized in Other
comprehensive income:
• Translation of foreign subsidiaries’ net assets
at the beginning of the year.
• Translation of foreign subsidiaries’ income
statements from average exchange rates.
iXBRL reporting
Novozymes is required to file its annual report in
the European Single Electronic Format (‘ESEF’)
and The Novozymes Report is therefore prepared
Group accounting policies. The consolidated
financial statements are prepared by combining
items of a uniform nature and subsequently elim-
inating intercompany transactions, internal
stockholdings and balances, and unrealized inter-
company profits and losses.
Non-controlling interests’ share of subsidiaries’
net profit for the year and equity are included in
the Group’s net profit and total equity, but are
disclosed separately.
Consolidation of the environmental, social and
governance data follows the same principles as
the financial reporting.
Translation of foreign currencies
The consolidated financial statements are pre-
sented in Danish kroner (DKK), which is also the
functional and presentation currency of the par-
ent company.
Exchange rate differences arising between
exchange rates at the transaction date and the
reporting date are recognized as Financial
income or Financial costs.
in the XHTML format that can be displayed in a
standard browser. The primary statements and
notes in the consolidated financial statements
are tagged using inline eXtensible Business
Reporting Language (iXBRL). The iXBRL tags
comply with the ESEF taxonomy, which is
included in the ESEF Regulation and developed
based on the IFRS taxonomy published by the
IFRS Foundation. Where a financial statement
line item or note disclosure is not defined in the
ESEF taxonomy, an extension to the taxonomy
has been created. Extensions are anchored to
elements in the ESEF taxonomy, except for
extensions which are subtotals.
The Novozymes Report submitted to the Danish
Financial Supervisory Authority consists of the
XHTML document together with certain technical
files, all included in a file named NOVOZYMES-
2022-12-31-en.zip.
1.2 Basis of reporting

GovernanceThe big picture
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Novozymes A/S 81Notes
Non-IFRS financial measures
Novozymes uses certain financial measures that
are not defined in IFRS to describe the Group’s
financial performance, financial position and
cash flows. These financial measures may there-
fore be defined and calculated differently from
similar measures in other companies, and may
thus not be comparable.
The non-IFRS financial measures presented in
The Novozymes Report are:
• Organic sales growth
• Special items
• Operating profit (EBIT) before special items
• Operating costs
• Economic profit
• ROIC
• ROIC before special items
• Free cash flow before acquisitions
Definitions of non-IFRS financial measures are
provided in the Glossary section of The
Novozymes Report.
ROIC is the adjusted operating profit (NOPAT)
after tax for the last 12 months as a
percentage of average invested capital.
Calculation of ROIC
DKK million Note 2022 2021
Operating profit (EBIT) 4,561 4,007
Exchange gains/(losses) (330) (4)
Tax on adjusted operating profit 3.1, 3.2 (808) (795)
Share of loss in associates (7) (4)
Adjusted operating profit (NOPAT) 3,416 3,204
DKK million Note 2022 2021
Intangible assets 3.1 4,698 5,024
Property, plant and equipment 3.2 12,074 10,185
Investments in associates 223 29
Net working capital* 4,244 3,535
Financial assets, non-interest-bearing 80 75
Provisions 3.4 (129) (174)
Contingent consideration 3.6 (382) (543)
Derivatives (101) (113)
Tax, net (4) 100
Invested capital 20,703 18,118
Average invested capital 19,411 16,606
ROIC 17.6% 19.3%
* Net working capital includes Inventories, Trade receivables, Contract assets, Other receivables, Assets held for sale, Deferred income,
Trade payables, Contract liabilities and Other liabilities.
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Novozymes A/S 82Notes
Note
Critical accounting
estimates and judgments
Estimate/
judgment
Potential impact from
estimates and judgments
2.2 Revenue Revenue recognition Estimate
2.6 Special items
Classification of
special items Judgment
2.7 Tax
Group tax chargeand
deferred tax assets Estimate
3.1 Intangible assets and
impairment test of goodwill
Impairment of intangible
assets and goodwill Estimate
3.5 Business acquisitions
3.6 Contingent consideration Fair value measurement Estimate
6.5 Non-controlling interests
4.1 Inventories
Cost of work in progress
and finished goods Estimate
4.2 Trade receivables and
contract assets
Allowances for doubtful
trade receivables Estimate
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
The preparation of the consolidated financial
statements and the environmental, social and
governance data requires Management to make
estimates and assumptions that can have a sig-
nificant effect on the application of policies and
reported amounts of assets, liabilities, income,
expenses and related disclosures. The estimates
and underlying assumptions are based on histori-
cal experience and various other factors. Actual
results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are
reviewed on an ongoing basis. Changes in esti-
mates may be necessary if there are changes in
the circumstances on which the estimate was
based, or if more detailed information becomes
available. Such changes are recognized in the
period in which the estimate in question is
revised.
The table shows critical accounting estimates and
judgments and their level of potential impact on
the consolidated financial statements:
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The application of the Group’s accounting poli-
cies may require Management to make judg-
ments that can have a significant effect on the
amounts recognized in the consolidated financial
statements. Management judgment is required in
particular when assessing the substance of trans-
actions that have a complicated structure or
legal form.
The critical accounting estimates and judgments
could potentially have a significant impact on the
consolidated financial statements.
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Basis of reporting
The consolidated financial statements of the
Group have been prepared in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards
(IFRS) as adopted by the EU and further require-
ments in the Danish Financial Statements Act.
The financial year for the Group is January 1 –
December 31.
The consolidated financial statements have been
prepared on a going concern basis and under the
historical cost convention, with the exception of
derivatives, securities, contingent consideration
and share purchase liability, which are measured
at fair value. The accounting policies are
unchanged from last year.
The consolidated environmental, social and gov-
ernance data have been prepared in accordance
with policies that adhere to internationally recog-
nized voluntary reporting standards and princi-
ples such as the UN Global Compact (UNGC).
Novozymes is a signatory to the UNGC, a volun-
tary policy initiative for businesses committed to
aligning their operations and strategies with ten
universally accepted principles in the areas of
human rights, labor, the environment and
anti-corruption. We also take inspiration from
the Task Force on Climate Related Financial
Disclosures (TCFD) framework for climate-re-
lated disclosures.
Our reporting and materiality assessments were
also inspired by the GRI framework.
The policies are unchanged from last year.
Introduction of special items in the income
statement
As a consequence of the proposed combination
of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen, special items are
presented in the income statement from 2022.
Introduction of special items has been made to
provide a more transparent view of Novozymes’
recurring activities and to separate the income
and costs from the proposed combination of
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen from Novozymes’
operating profit.
Please refer to Note 2.6 for more information.
Defining materiality
The Novozymes Report is based on the concept
of materiality, to ensure that the content is mate-
rial and relevant.
If items are individually immaterial, they are
aggregated with other items of a similar nature in
the statements or in the notes. Novozymes pro-
vides the specific disclosures required by IFRS
unless the information is considered immaterial
to the economic decision-making of the readers
of The Novozymes Report.
As for environmental, social and governance
(ESG) matters, we disclose information on issues
that are identified by our materiality assessment.
The disclosures in the notes include information
on our management approach, targets, initia-
tives, and related progress.
Novozymes’ materiality assessment is a system-
atic and rigorous process that has been aligned
with the principles of double materiality. It allows
us both to evaluate whether Novozymes has an
impact on the environment and society and to
identify how ESG issues affect the creation of
long-term value. We have established a two-
phased process comprising a comprehensive
assessment every three years and a refresh
(light-assessment) every year. The process inte-
grates input from external stakeholders, trend
analyses and internal engagement with relevant
departments including Investor Relations, Risk
Management & Controls, Quality, Sustainability
and our commercial divisions. This process
results in a materiality matrix of economic and
ESG issues. The matrix reflects the importance
of those issues to our key stakeholders versus
their impact on Novozymes, and it is used to
guide our strategy and reporting.
As a result of the refresh performed in 2022, no
new issues were added to our materiality matrix.
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Select material issues for Novozymes
Issue category
ComplianceInnovation
Partnerships & customer
engagement
Profitable
growth
Solid capital
structure
Supply chain
security
Corporate
governance
Business
ethics
Labor practices
and human rights
Diversity & inclusion
Employee
safety & well-being
Water Waste
Climate change
& Energy
All
Economic
Environmental
Governance
Social
Novozymes A/S 84Notes
Limited reporting scope
The environmental data cover those activities
that could have a significant impact on the
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environment. Sites with activities considered not
to have a significant environmental impact are
not included. Such sites comprise sales offices,
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R&D labs, and sites with limited blending and
storage of products. However, measures are
taken to ensure that at least 97% of the total
Novozymes quantity of the measured environ-
mental parameter is included in the reported
numbers.
Impact of new accounting standards
Novozymes has adopted the following new or
amended standards and interpretations from
January 1, 2022:
• Amendments to IFRS 3 – Business
Combinations clarifying the prohibition for
recognizing contingent assets acquired in a
business combination and replacing outdated
references to the Framework.
• Amendments to IAS 37 – Provisions
Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets
specify that the ‘cost of fulfilling’ a contract
comprises the ‘costs that relate directly to
the contract’ whether being incremental
costs of fulfilling that contract or an alloca-
tion of other costs that relate directly to ful-
filling contracts.
• Amendment to IAS 16 - Property, Plant and
Equipment prohibiting deductions from the
cost of an item of property, plant and equip-
ment of any proceeds from selling items
produced while bringing that asset to the loca-
tion and condition necessary for it to be capa-
ble of operating in the manner intended by
management. Instead, proceeds from selling
such items, and the cost of producing those
items, must be recognized in profit or loss.
• Annual Improvements to IFRSs (2018–2020)
contains minor changes to four standards.
The adoption of the new and amended standards
and interpretations has not had a significant
impact on recognition, measurement, or disclo-
sures in the consolidated financial statements
for 2022 and is not anticipated to have a signifi-
cant impact on future periods.
New standards and interpretations not yet
adopted
IASB has issued new or amended accounting
standards and interpretations that have not yet
become effective and have consequently not
been implemented in the consolidated financial
statements for 2022. Novozymes expects to
adopt the accounting standards and interpreta-
tions as they become mandatory. None of the
new or amended standards or interpretations are
expected to have a significant impact on the con-
solidated financial statements.
For more information, refer to:
www.novozymes.com/en/about-us/sustainability/materiality
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Note 2
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 Tax
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Revenue 2022
(2021)
DKK million
Denmark
211 (207)
Rest of Europe,
Middle East & Africa
5,884 (5,474)
North America
5,829 (4,683)
Latin America
2,063 (1,578)
Asia Pacific
3,566 (3,009)
17,553
(14,951)
Intangible assets and property,
plant and equipment 2022
(2021)
DKK million
Denmark
6,747 (6,647)
Rest of Europe,
Middle East & Africa
788 (828)
North America
5,804 (4,019)
Latin America
121 (108)
Asia Pacific
3,312 (3,607)
16,772
(15,209)
Net investments 2022
(2021)
DKK million
Denmark
754 (431)
Rest of Europe,
Middle East & Africa
3 (-32)
North America
1,941 (517)
Latin America
26 (22)
Asia Pacific
138 (178)
2,862
(1,116)
Novozymes A/S 86Notes
Segment reporting
The internal reporting framework used for
reporting on revenue and expenses to the
Executive Leadership Team and the Board of
Directors has been established to reflect and
report on the global functional responsibility
setup at Novozymes. This setup consolidates
functions by type, and Management reviews the
results of the Group as a whole to assess perfor-
mance. Thus, there is only one operating seg-
ment.
Worldwide operations
The Group operates in four geographical regions:
Europe, Middle East & Africa, North America,
Asia Pacific and Latin America. From a revenue
perspective, U.S. is the largest single country,
contributing ~31% of the Group’s revenue (2021:
~29%).
The geographical distribution of revenue is based
on the country in which the goods are delivered.
For a number of customers, central deliveries are
made to specified locations and the final desti-
nation is unknown. The stated geographical dis-
tribution of revenue may therefore vary from one
year to the next if delivery destinations for these
customers change.
Most of the Group’s intangible assets and prop-
erty, plant and equipment are located in
Denmark, U.S., India and China.
Intangible assets and property, plant and equipment, largest
single countries: 2022 2021
Denmark 40% 44%
U.S. 33% 25%
India 11% 13%
China 9% 10%
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Sales growth 2022
DKK million
M&A
impact
Organic
growth
2021
Exchange
rates
2022
7%
1%
9%
17,553
14,951
Sales by currency 2022
(2021)
DKK million
DKK 6% (7%)
EUR 33% (36%)
USD 38% (35%)
CNY 8% (9%)
Other 15% (13%)
Novozymes A/S 87Notes
2.2 Revenue
DKK million 2022 2021
Consumer Biosolutions
Household Care 4,988 4,763
Food, Beverages & Human Health 4,134 3,464
Agriculture & Industrial Biosolutions
Bioenergy 3,748 2,702
Grain & Tech Processing 2,607 2,236
Agriculture, Animal Health & Nutrition 2,076 1,786
Revenue
I/S
17,553 14,951
Emerging markets 6,441 5,448
Developed markets* 11,112 9,503
Revenue
I/S
17,553 14,951
Revenue to the five largest customers as a percentage of
revenue 23% 25%
* Developed markets comprise North America, Central Western Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and South Korea.
Rest of the world is considered as emerging markets.
Most of Novozymes’ revenue is derived from the
sale of goods to customers, with revenue being
recognized when the goods are delivered.
At January 1, 2022, contract liabilities amounted
to DKK 129 million (2021: DKK 67 million), of
which DKK 81 million was recognized as revenue
in 2022 (2021: DKK 43 million).
As a consequence of the war in Ukraine,
Novozymes has discontinued all sales to custom-
ers in Russia. This is estimated to have had a
negative impact on the organic sales growth in
2022 of around 1%.
Novozymes has entered into various sales
agreements, including agreements where
Novozymes manufactures and sells products
to a partner, who undertakes the sales to end
customers, and where the profit on products
sold to end customers is shared between the
partner and Novozymes based on
predetermined profit-sharing mechanisms.
Recognition of revenue requires judgment
and estimates by Management in connection
with determining the appropriate revenue
recognition as well as the timing of recogni-
tion.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
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Novozymes produces a wide range of industrial
enzymes, microorganisms and probiotics.
Revenue includes the sale of goods and related
services and royalties, and is recognized at an
amount that reflects the consideration to which
Novozymes expects to be entitled. Revenue
from the straightforward sale of goods to cus-
tomers is recognized when control of the goods
is transferred to the customer, i.e. when goods
are delivered. Variable considerations are
included in revenue to the extent that they are
not subject to significant uncertainty.
The performance obligations in the contracts
are to deliver enzymes, microorganisms and
probiotics to customers, and each batch deliv-
ered is considered a separate performance
obligation, as each batch is distinct.
Rebates
Enzymes, microorganisms and probiotics are
sometimes sold at a rebate. A rebate agree-
ment can be set up in various ways, but com-
mon to all agreements is that revenue is
recognized based on the price specified in the
contract, net of the estimated rebate. The
rebates are estimated based on experience, as
well as information related to expected orders
3–12 months in advance. The estimated
rebates are reassessed at the end of each
reporting period.
Returns
A few of Novozymes’ markets are granted a right
of return. No revenue is recognized for the goods
expected to be returned, as a refund liability is
recognized. Estimates of the expected level of
returns are based on analysis of historical returns
and knowledge of the relevant markets/products.
These estimates are updated at the end of each
reporting period. As the goods returned are usu-
ally scrapped, no inventory asset is recognized.
Profit split
Novozymes has entered into partnerships
where Novozymes manufactures and sells
products to a partner, who undertakes the
sales to end customers. The profit on products
sold to end customers is shared between the
partner and Novozymes based on predeter-
mined profit-sharing mechanisms.
Revenue from these arrangements consists of
sales of products to the partner and the shared
profit, and is recognized in full when the goods
are delivered to the other contracting party.
This is done by calculating the expected profit
based on insights, experience and other input
factors. The calculated profit is recognized as a
contract asset or contract liability until an
invoice is issued. The profit realized is settled
periodically.
Commission
Novozymes has entered into commission agree-
ments where agents undertake sales to third
parties in return for a commission on realized
sales. Revenue from such agreements is recog-
nized when the goods are delivered, as the
nature of the performance obligation is to pro-
vide the specified goods.
Other
Revenue collected on behalf of third parties is
not recognized as revenue.
Novozymes’ obligation to provide a refund for
products that are not of the agreed quality or
according to agreed specifications under the
standard warranty terms is recognized as con-
tract liabilities.
A trade receivable is recognized when the cus-
tomer obtains control of the goods and an
invoice is issued, as this is the point in time
when the consideration becomes unconditional
and only the passage of time is required before
payment is due. Typical payment terms are
around 60 days.
Contract liabilities consist of advance pay-
ments, deferred revenue and liabilities for
refund goods. The contract liabilities are recog-
nized as revenue as the performance obliga-
tions under the contracts are fulfilled.
Accounting policies
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Number of employees at year-end 2022
(2021)
No. of employees
Denmark
2,883 (2,787)
Rest of Europe,
Middle East & Africa
238 (214)
North America
1,303 (1,238)
Asia Pacific
2,038 (1,967)
Latin America
319 (321)
6,781
(6,527)
Employee costs 2022
(2021)
DKK million
Denmark
2,383 (2,276)
Rest of Europe,
Middle East & Africa
205 (157)
North America
1,244 (1,054)
Asia Pacific
655 (533)
Latin America
123 (93)
4,610
(4,113)
Novozymes A/S 89Notes
DKK million 2022 2021
Wages and salaries 3,721 3,312
Pensions – defined contribution plans 348 304
Other social security costs 263 274
Other employee costs 151 145
Stock-based payment 127 78
Employee costs 4,610 4,113
Recognized in the income statement under the following items:
Cost of goods sold 1,654 1,440
Sales and distribution costs 1,209 992
Research and development costs 1,127 1,087
Administrative costs 575 543
4,565 4,062
Change in employee costs recognized in Inventories 45 51
Employee costs 4,610 4,113
Employee costs in 2021 included severance costs
related to the consolidation of research and
development activities of DKK 41 million.
2.3 Employees
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Employee gender
distribution 2022
(2021)
Women
39% (39%)
Men
61% (61%)
Senior management gender
distribution 2022
(2021)
Women
33% (34%)
Men
67% (66%)
Novozymes A/S 90Notes
DKK million 2022 2021
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Average number of employees who work with R&D 1,279 1,330
Number of employees outside Denmark as a percentage of
total number of employees 57% 57%
Part-time employees 343 343
Full-time employees 6,438 6,184
Employees at December 31
ESG
6,781 6,527
Senior management 214 199
Management 1,388 1,326
Professional 1,894 1,753
Administrative 737 731
Skilled workers, laboratory technicians and other technicians 1,178 1,189
Process operators 1,370 1,329
Employees by category at December 31
ESG
6,781 6,527
The number of employees is derived from
contractual obligations, but does not include
employees on unpaid leave, temporary
replacements, student interns, agency
employees, consultants or PhD students. In
the calculation of the number of full-time
employees, employees with a working time
ratio of 95% or more are counted as full-time
employees.
The average number of employees is calcu-
lated as the average of the number of perma-
nent employees at the end of each month.
Job categories are defined as follows: Senior
management comprises the CEO, executive
vice presidents, vice presidents and directors.
Management comprises middle managers and
specialists. Professional comprises employ-
ees with academic backgrounds as well as
team leaders. Process operators comprises
operators and unskilled workers.
All of the above classifications are based on
internal job categories.
Accounting policies
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DKK million Note 2022 2021
Internal and external research and development costs 528 575
Employee costs 2.3 1,127 1,087
Amortization and impairment losses, intangible assets 3.1 182 184
Depreciation and impairment losses, property, plant and
equipment 3.2 164 163
Total research and development costs
I/S
2,001 2,009
As a percentage of revenue 11.4% 13.4%
Due to significant uncertainty associated with
the development of new products, none of the
development projects met the critieria for capi-
talization in 2022 and 2021.
In 2022, Novozymes launched 26 new products
(2021: 14 new products). New products comprise
products with new or improved characteristics.
In 2022, Novozymes had 892 active patent fami-
lies (2021: 902). Active patent families comprise
the number of inventions for which Novozymes
had one or more active patent applications or
active patents at December 31.
Research and development costs primarily
comprise employee costs, internal and exter-
nal costs related to the development of new
products and to the ongoing optimization of
production processes for existing products,
and amortization, depreciation and impair-
ment losses related to intangible assets and
property, plant and equipment used in
research and development activities.
Research costs are expensed as incurred,
while development costs are expensed as
incurred unless the criteria for capitalization
are deemed to have been met.
Income received from research and collabora-
tion agreements is recognized in Other oper-
ating income.
Accounting policies
2.4 Research and development costs
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DKK million 2022 2021
Income and grants concerning research projects/collaborations 10 13
Gain from 21
st
.BIO transaction 201 -
Net gain from divestment of a pharma-related royalty - 62
Net gain from sale of buildings held for sale - 60
Other secondary income, net 65 53
Other operating income, net
I/S
276 188
In 2022, Other operating income was impacted
by DKK 201 million from an accounting gain
related to the 21
st
.BIO transaction, in which
Novozymes Biotechnology ApS merged with
21
st
.BIO. Following the transaction, Novozymes
obtained significant influence in 21
st
.BIO, and
21
st
.BIO is recognized as an associated company
of Novozymes.
In 2021, Other operating income was impacted
by DKK 60 million due to a realized gain from the
sale of an administration building and by DKK 62
million from the contingent consideration relat-
ing to the divestment of a pharma-related roy-
alty. Contingent consideration was recognized
where entitlement was obtained due to comple-
tion of patent registrations.
Other operating income comprises income
that is not product-related and that is not
defined as special items. This includes
income from research and collaboration
agreements, government grants, sale of
licenses, patents, etc., and other income of a
secondary nature in relation to the main
activities of the Group. This item also
includes non-recurring income items in
respect of damages, outlicensing, etc., and
gains and losses on divestments.
Accounting policies
2.5 Other operating income, net
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DKK million 2022 2021
Transaction costs related to the proposed combination of
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen (68) -
Special items
I/S
(68) -
Special items reconcile to the income statement as specified below:
2.6 Special items
Special items bridge
2022 2021
DKK million
Reported
income
statement
Special
items
Adjusted
income
statement
Reported
income
statement
Special
items
Adjusted
income
statement
Revenue 17,553 - 17,553 14,951 - 14,951
Cost of goods sold (7,976) - (7,976) (6,328) - (6,328)
Gross profit 9,577 - 9,577 8,623 - 8,623
Sales and distribution costs (2,271) (67) (2,338) (1,936) - (1,936)
Research and development costs (2,001) - (2,001) (2,009) - (2,009)
Administrative costs (952) (1) (953) (859) - (859)
Other operating income, net 276 - 276 188 - 188
Operating profit (EBIT) before special items 4,629 (68) 4,561 4,007 - 4,007
Special items (68) 68 - - - -
Operating profit (EBIT)
I/S
4,561 - 4,561 4,007 - 4,007
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2.7 Tax
Tax risks
In many markets, Novozymes operates through
sales companies and distributors, whereas pro-
duction is located in only a few countries. This
leads to transactions between group companies.
Novozymes follows the OECD principles in setting
internal transfer prices for these transactions.
This is a complicated area and entails a tax risk,
because the transactions are subject to judgment
in each country. The tax controversy risk for
Novozymes is significantly reduced through the
use of bilateral advance pricing agreements
(APAs).
Bilateral APAs
As stated in our tax policy, Novozymes proactively
engages in bilateral APAs negotiated at compe-
tent authority level to increase predictability and
to mitigate transfer pricing risks. Most of the inter-
company transaction value within the Novozymes
Group is covered by bilateral APAs.
An APA is an agreement between a taxpayer and
a tax authority determining the transfer pricing
methodology for pricing the taxpayer’s interna-
tional transactions for future years.
The methodology is applied for a certain period
based on the fulfilment of certain terms and con-
ditions (called critical assumptions). An APA can
be unilateral or bilateral. Novozymes only enters
into bilateral APAs, meaning that they are negoti-
ated between the competent tax authorities of
the two countries involved in the transaction. An
APA provides assurance with respect to the tax
outcome of our international transactions, by
determining in advance arm’s length pricing and
the pricing methodology to be applied to the
international transactions.
Novozymes has entered into bilateral APAs with
the tax authorities in the countries where inter-
nal transactions are most significant. Included in
APA-covered transactions are group internal
transactions between Denmark and the U.S.,
China and India, respectively.
Special items are used in the presentation of
the income statement and include significant
non-recurring income or costs not related to
Novozymes’ recurring operating profit. These
items are classified separately in the income
statement as Special items in order to pro-
vide a more transparent view of Novozymes’
operating profit.
The use of special items entails management
judgement in the separation from other items
in the income statement.
Management considers individual items in
order to ensure that special items include sig-
nificant non-recurring income or costs not
related to Novozymes’ recurring operating
profit.
Special items include income or costs from
the proposed combination of Novozymes and
Chr. Hansen.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
2.6 Special items 
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2.7 Tax 
Tax in the income statement
DKK million 2022 2021
Tax payable on net profit (818) (941)
Change in deferred tax (105) 139
Prior-year adjustments - current tax 76 (41)
Prior-year adjustments - deferred tax (23) 64
Tax in the income statement
I/S
(870) (779)
Calculation of effective tax rate:
Corporate tax rate in Denmark (22.0)% (22.0)%
Non-taxable income less non-deductible expenses (0.3)% 0.5%
Difference in foreign tax rates (0.3)% 2.1%
Other adjustments 3.5% (0.5)%
Effective tax rate (19.1)% (19.9)%
Joint taxation
Novozymes A/S and its Danish subsidiaries are
jointly taxed with the Danish companies of the
Novo Holdings A/S Group. Joint taxation also
covers withholding taxes in the form of dividend
tax, royalty tax and interest tax. The Danish
As the Group operates across many different
countries, the calculation of the Group’s total
tax charge in the income statement inherently
involves estimation. Tax and transfer-pricing
disputes with authorities in various countries
may occur, and Management’s assessment is
applied to assess the possible outcome of
such disputes.
The Group recognizes deferred tax assets,
including the expected tax value of tax loss
carryforwards, if management assesses they
can be offset against positive taxable income
in the foreseeable future. This judgment is
made annually and based on budgets and
business plans for the coming years, includ-
ing planned commercial initiatives.
Payments in respect of tax liabilities for an
accounting period result from payments on
account and on the final resolution of open
items. As a result, there may be substantial
differences between the tax charge recog-
nized in the consolidated income statement
and actual tax payments.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
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companies are jointly and individually liable for
the joint taxation liability. Any subsequent
adjustments to income taxes and withholding
taxes may increase the liability. Tax for the indi-
vidual companies is allocated in full on the basis
of the expected taxable income.
Tax in the income statement
The effective tax rate for 2022 was positively
impacted by the accounting gain related to 21
st
.
BIO and the divestment of Novozymes’ minority
ownership in Albumedix. In addition, there was a
positive impact from a fair value adjustment of
contingent consideration. The total positive
impact of 3.3 percentage points is recognized in
Other adjustments. In 2021 the effective tax rate
was positively impacted by a transfer of intellec-
tual property from Switzerland to Denmark (2.7
percentage points), which was recognized in
Difference in foreign tax rates.
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DKK million 2022 2021
Deferred tax at January 1 300 135
Currency translation adjustments 3 9
Effect of business acquisitions (7) (236)
Tax related to the income statement (128) 204
Tax on equity items (198) 188
Deferred tax at December 31 (30) 300
Deferred tax assets
B/S
1,623 1,637
Deferred tax liabilities
B/S
(1,653) (1,337)
Deferred tax at December 31 (30) 300
Tax receivables and payables
DKK million 2022 2021
Tax payables, net, at January 1 (200) 124
Currency translation adjustments 46 18
Tax related to business acquisitions - (26)
Tax related to the income statement (742) (983)
Tax on equity items 12 40
Tax paid for the current year, net 910 627
Tax payables, net, at December31 26 (200)
Tax receivables
B/S
352 286
Tax payables
B/S
(326) (486)
Tax payables, net, at December31 26 (200)
Of which due within 12 months 5 (40)
Of which due after more than 12 months 21 (160)
Tax payables, net, at December31 26 (200)
Corporate income taxes paid are specified as follows:
Income taxes paid in Denmark 610 460
Income taxes paid outside Denmark 300 167
Total income taxes paid 910 627
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Deferred tax
Deferred tax assets Deferred tax liabilities
DKK million 2022 2021 2022 2021
Intangible assets and property,
plant and equipment 716 915 (1,447) (1,507)
Inventories 295 438 (93) (246)
Tax loss carry-forwards 85 53 - -
Stock options 67 250 - -
Other 406 442 (59) (45)
1,569 2,098 (1,599) (1,798)
Offsetting items 54 (461) (54) 461
Deferred tax at December 31
B/S
1,623 1,637 (1,653) (1,337)
The tax value of the unrecognized share of tax
loss carry-forwards, tax credits, etc. that do not
expire amounted to DKK 50 million (2021: DKK
22 million).
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2.8 Earnings per share
Corporation tax, comprising the current tax
liability, change in deferred tax for the year
and possible adjustments relating to prior
years, is recognized in the income statement,
unless it relates to items recognized either in
Other comprehensive income or directly in
equity. Uncertain tax positions are assessed
individually and recognized if it is probable
that an amount will be paid or received.
Deferred tax is measured using the balance
sheet liability method and comprises all tem-
porary differences between the carrying
amount and the tax base of assets and liabili-
ties. No deferred tax is recognized for good-
will, unless amortization of goodwill for tax
purposes is allowed. The tax value of tax loss
carry-forwards is included in the calculation
of deferred tax to the extent that the tax
losses can be expected to be utilized in the
future.
Deferred tax is measured according to cur-
rent tax rules and at the tax rate expected to
be in force on elimination of temporary dif-
ferences. Changes in deferred tax due to tax
rate changes are recognized in the income
statement, unless they relate to items recog-
nized either in Other comprehensive income
or directly in equity.
Earnings per share is calculated as net profit
attributable to shareholders of Novozymes
A/S divided by the average number of shares
in circulation.
Diluted earnings per share is calculated as
net profit attributable to shareholders of
Novozymes A/S divided by the average num-
ber of shares in circulation, including the dilu-
tive effect of stock options “in the money.”
Accounting policies
Accounting policies
DKK million 2022 2021
Net profit for the year 3,686 3,145
Less net profit attributable to non-controlling interests (10) 1
Net profit attributable to the shareholders of Novozymes A/S 3,676 3,146
Average number of shares
Weighted average number of shares in circulation 276,644,153 277,919,162
Average dilutive effect of outstanding stock options and stock
awards 2,089,765 2,308,943
Average number of diluted shares 278,733,918 280,228,105
Earnings per share, DKK 13.29 11.32
Earnings per share, diluted, DKK 13.19 11.23
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Increase in average
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in 2021 to
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
capital
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 Leases
 Provisions
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Recognition of amortization and
impairment losses by function 2022
(2021)
DKK million
Cost of goods sold
117 (92)
Sales and distribution
71 (50)
Research and
development
182 (184)
Administration
37 (39)
407
(365)
Novozymes A/S 99Notes
3.1 Intangible assets and impairment test of goodwill
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DKK million Goodwill
Acquired patents,
trademarks,
licenses and
know-how, etc.
Completed IT
development
projects
IT development
projects in
progress Total
Cost at January 1, 2022 2,020 5,002 839 150 8,011
Currency translation adjustments (11) (33) 1 2 (41)
Additions from business acquisitions (2) - - - (2)
Additions during the year - - 22 108 130
Disposals during the year - - (1) - (1)
Transfers to/(from) other items - - 80 (80) -
Cost at December 31, 2022 2,007 4,969 941 180 8,097
Amortization and impairment losses at
January 1, 2022 (2,348) (639) (2,987)
Currency translation adjustments (5) (1) (6)
Amortization during the year (281) (98) (379)
Impairment losses (28) - (28)
Disposals during the year - 1 1
Amortization and impairment losses at
December 31, 2022 (2,662) (737) (3,399)
Carrying amount at December 31, 2022
B/S
2,007 2,307 204 180 4,698
Additions from business acquisitions
No acquisitions were made in 2022.
In 2021, Novozymes acquired DKK 2,554 million
of intangible assets through the acquisition of
Microbiome Labs and Synergia Life Sciences, of
which DKK 1,709 million primarily related to
patents and know-how (technology), customer
relationships and brands.
Impairment
In 2022, an impairment loss of DKK 28 million on
a know-how asset was recognized as the use of
this know-how asset ceased. The impairment loss
was recognized in Cost of goods sold and
Research and development costs at DKK 13 mil-
lion and DKK 15 million respectively.
In 2021, an impairment loss of DKK 27 million on
a know-how asset was recognized as the use of
this know-how ceased. The impairment loss was
recognized in Research and development costs.
Impairment test of goodwill
An impairment test of goodwill of Novozymes’
cash-generating units (CGUs) is performed for
the entire Group, as cost bases of the cash-gen-
erating units cannot be measured at CGU level.
As the market value of Novozymes is significantly
higher than its equity, no further key assump-
tions are used to determine whether impairment
of goodwill exists (2021: no impairment).
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DKK million Goodwill
Acquired patents,
trademarks,
licenses and
know-how, etc.
Completed IT
development
projects
IT development
projects in
progress Total
Cost at January 1, 2021 1,098 3,235 745 84 5,162
Currency translation adjustments 33 48 2 - 83
Additions from business acquisitions 889 1,709 - - 2,598
Additions during the year - 11 31 127 169
Disposals during the year - (1) - - (1)
Transfers to/(from) other items - - 61 (61) -
Cost at December 31, 2021 2,020 5,002 839 150 8,011
Amortization and impairment losses at
January 1, 2021 (2,068) (540) (2,608)
Currency translation adjustments (12) (2) (14)
Amortization during the year (241) (97) (338)
Impairment losses (27) - (27)
Amortization and impairment losses at
December 31, 2021 (2,348) (639) (2,987)
Carrying amount at December 31, 2021
B/S
2,020 2,654 200 150 5,024
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Intangible assets other than goodwill are meas-
ured at cost less accumulated amortization and
impairment losses. Goodwill and IT develop-
ment projects in progress are not subject to
amortization.
Costs associated with large IT projects for the
development of software for internal use are
capitalized if incurred with a view to developing
new and improved systems.
Amortization is based on the straight-line
method over the expected useful lives of the
finite-lived assets, as follows:
• Completed IT development projects are
amortized over their useful lives. IT devel-
opment assets are amortized over a period
of 3–5 years.
• Acquired patents, trademarks, licenses,
know-how, customer relationships and
brands are amortized over their useful lives.
The useful lives of patents and trademarks
are normally identical to the patent period.
Licenses are amortized over the contractual
period. Recognized patents, trademarks,
licenses, know-how, customer relationships
and brands are amortized over a period of
7–20 years.
Expected useful lives are reassessed annually.
The Group regularly reviews the carrying
amounts of its finite-lived intangible assets to
determine whether there is an indication of
impairment. An impairment loss is recognized to
the extent that the asset’s carrying amount
exceeds its estimated recoverable amount.
Impairment losses are reversed only to the
extent of changes in the assumptions and esti-
mates underlying the impairment calculation.
Goodwill is tested for impairment annually or
whenever there is an indication that it may be
impaired.
Accounting policies
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Management assesses the risk of impairment
of the Group’s intangible assets. This requires
judgment in relation to the identification of
cash-generating units (CGUs) and the underly-
ing assumptions in the Group’s impairment
model.
If there is any indication of impairment for
intangible assets other than goodwill, value in
use is estimated and compared with the carry-
ing amount. The calculation of value in use is
based on the discounted cash flow method
using estimates of future cash flows from the
continuing use. The key parameters are the
expected revenue streams and the rate used
to discount the cash flows.
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Recognition of depreciation and
impairment losses by function 2022
(2021)
DKK million
Cost of goods sold
787 (762)
Sales and distribution
37 (32)
Research and
development
164 (163)
Administration
90 (94)
1,078
(1,051)
Novozymes A/S 102Notes
DKK million
Land and
buildings
Plant and
machinery
Other
equipment
Assets under
construction Total
Cost at January 1, 2022 7,551 11,958 2,696 876 23,081
Currency translation adjustments 86 185 38 25 334
Additions from business acquisitions - (8) (1) - (9)
Additions during the year 129 124 117 2,432 2,802
Disposals during the year (178) (107) (73) - (358)
Transfers to/(from) other items 123 211 103 (437) -
Cost at December 31, 2022 7,711 12,363 2,880 2,896 25,850
Depreciation and impairment losses at
January 1, 2022 (3,571) (7,668) (1,657) (12,896)
Currency translation adjustments (26) (90) (20) (136)
Depreciation for the year (286) (550) (242) (1,078)
Disposals during the year 171 96 67 334
Depreciation and impairment losses at
December 31, 2022 (3,712) (8,212) (1,852) (13,776)
Carrying amount at December 31, 2022
B/S
3,999 4,151 1,028 2,896 12,074
Capitalized interest and pledges
Interest of DKK 9 million (2021: DKK 1 million)
was capitalized under Additions during the year
and recognized as Investing activities in the
statement of cash flows. Capitalization rate:
0.82% (2021: 0.50%).
Land and buildings with a carrying amount of
DKK 1,366 million (2021: DKK 1,453 million) were
pledged as security to credit institutions in
respect of mortgage loans expiring in 2029 and
2039.
Impairment
No impairment loss was recognized in 2022.
In 2021, an impairment loss of DKK 15 million on
a building was recognized and included in Cost of
goods sold.
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As a consequence of the war in Ukraine,
Novozymes has discontinued all sales to Russia
and closed the sales office in Moscow, Russia.
The closing did not lead to any impairment of
property, plant and equipment.
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DKK million
Land and
buildings
Plant and
machinery
Other
equipment
Assets under
construction Total
Cost at January 1, 2021 6,986 11,017 2,364 682 21,049
Currency translation adjustments 282 528 96 37 943
Additions from business acquisitions 43 41 2 4 90
Additions during the year 185 276 214 513 1,188
Disposals during the year (43) (50) (96) - (189)
Transfers to/(from) other items 98 146 116 (360) -
Cost at December 31, 2021 7,551 11,958 2,696 876 23,081
Depreciation and impairment losses at
January 1, 2021 (3,133) (6,881) (1,423) (11,437)
Currency translation adjustments (141) (320) (62) (523)
Depreciation for the year (305) (509) (222) (1,036)
Impairment losses (15) - - (15)
Disposals during the year 27 39 49 115
Transfers (to)/from other items (4) 3 1 -
Depreciation and impairment losses at
December 31, 2021 (3,571) (7,668) (1,657) (12,896)
Carrying amount at December 31, 2021
B/S
3,980 4,290 1,039 876 10,185
Contractual obligations
Contractual obligations to third parties relating
to property, plant and equipment amounted to
DKK 712 million (2021: DKK 1,328 million).
Novozymes is committed to establishing the new
production line in Blair, Nebraska, U.S. The capi-
tal investment of roughly DKK 2 billion will span
the period 2021–2023 with expected completion
by the end of 2023. Most of the investment activi-
ties will take place in 2022 and 2023.
An accumulated amount of DKK 1,661 million has
been incurred since the investment was initiated
(2021: DKK 170 million).
The contractual obligations to third parties relat-
ing to property, plant and equipment related to
the above production line amounted to DKK 335
million at December 31, 2022 (2021: DKK 1,156
million).
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Property, plant and equipment is measured
at cost less accumulated depreciation and
impairment losses. Borrowing costs in
respect of construction of major assets are
capitalized.
Depreciation is based on the straight-line
method over the expected useful lives of the
assets, as follows:
• Buildings: 12–50 years
• Plant and machinery: 5–25 years
• Other equipment: 3–18 years
The residual values and useful lives of the
assets are reviewed on an annual basis and
adjusted if necessary at each reporting date.
The Group regularly reviews the carrying
amounts of its property, plant and equipment
to determine whether there is any indication
of impairment. If any such indication exists,
the recoverable amount of the asset is esti-
mated in order to determine the extent of any
impairment loss. If the recoverable amount of
an asset is estimated to be lower than its car-
rying amount, the carrying amount is reduced
to the recoverable amount. Impairment
losses are reversed only to the extent of
changes in the assumptions and estimates
underlying the impairment calculation.
Accounting policies
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DKK million 2022 2021
Land and buildings 254 290
Plant and machinery 87 93
Other equipment 79 113
Carrying amount of lease assets 420 496
DKK million 2022 2021
Lease liabilities
Less than 1 year 128 121
Between 1 and 5 years 222 267
More than 5 years 119 142
Undiscounted lease liabilities at December 31 469 530
DKK million 2022 2021
Amounts recognized in the income statement
Interest on lease liabilities 19 21
Depreciation of lease assets per asset class
Land and buildings 65 59
Plant and machinery 5 6
Other equipment 49 45
Depreciation of lease assets 119 110
Amounts recognized in the statement of cash flows
Total cash outflow for leases 139 124
Additions to the lease assets during 2022 amounted to DKK 42 million (2021: DKK 102 million).
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Lease assets
Lease assets are ‘right-of-use assets’ from
lease agreements. If, at inception, it is
assessed that a contract contains a lease, a
lease asset is recognized. Lease assets are ini-
tially measured at the present value of future
lease payments, plus the cost of obligations to
refurbish the asset. Payments include fixed
payments, variable lease payments depending
on an index or a rate and the exercise price of
purchase options that are reasonably certain
to be excercised.
Lease assets are depreciated using the
straight-line method over the shorter of the
expected lease term and the useful life of the
underlying asset. Lease assets are tested for
impairment whenever there is an indication
that the assets may be impaired.
Lease assets are depreciated as follows:
• Buildings: 1–12 years
• Land: 10–90 years
• Plant and machinery: 1–10 years
• Other equipment: 1–10 years
Short-term leases and leases of low value are
recognized as expenses in the income state-
ment on a straight-line basis over the lease
term.
Novozymes’ portfolio of leases covers leases
of land, buildings, plant and machinery and
other equipment such as cars and transporta-
tion containers.
Lease liabilities
Lease liabilities are initially recognized at the
present value of future lease payments includ-
ing payments from extension or purchase
options that are considered reasonably certain
to be exercised.
The lease liability is measured using the
implicit borrowing rate in the contracts or,
where this is not available, the marginal bor-
rowing rate in the countries in which
Novozymes operates. Novozymes applies a sin-
gle discount rate to portfolios of leases in the
countries in which Novozymes operates based
on contract currency and loan periods.
If a lease contract is modified, the lease liabil-
ity is remeasured. For building leases, lease
terms are estimated taking the size of the
building and its strategic importance into con-
sideration. Novozymes has entered into sev-
eral open-ended building leases and building
leases with extension options. Lease terms of
such agreements are estimated based on the
strategic importance of the buildings and the
estimated time frame necessary to vacate the
premises. The estimated lease term is reas-
sessed at each reporting date. The estimated
lease terms for such contracts do not exceed
12 years.
Accounting policies
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Dismantling and restoration
Dismantling and restoration relates to estimated
future costs of environmental restoration.
Novozymes aims for its production sites not to
have a negative environmental impact. These lia-
bilities relate to established circumstances, and
the costs are expected to be incurred either
when concrete measures are implemented or
when a site is vacated. The expected costs and
timing are inherently uncertain.
Legal and other obligations
Novozymes is involved in a number of ongoing
legal disputes, and provisions are made for the
estimated costs based on a current evaluation of
the outcomes. Current ongoing cases are
expected to be finalized in 2023–2024. In
Management’s opinion, the outcomes of these
cases are not expected to give rise to any signifi-
cant losses beyond the amounts provided for at
December 31, 2022.
Provisions are recognized where a legal or
constructive obligation has been incurred
as a result of past events and it is proba-
ble that it will lead to an outflow of finan-
cial resources. Provisions are measured at
the present value of the expected expend-
iture required to settle the obligation.
Accounting policies
2022 2021
DKK million
Dismantling
and restoration
Legal and other
obligations Total
Dismantling
and restoration
Legal and other
obligations Total
Provisions at January 1 56 118 174 64 141 205
Currency translation adjustments 2 (2) - 1 1 2
Additions from business acquisitions - (35) (35) - 50 50
Additions during the year - 3 3 - 4 4
Reversals during the year - (13) (13) (9) (69) (78)
Utilization during the year - - - - (9) (9)
Provisions at December 31 58 71 129 56 118 174
Recognized in the balance sheet as follows:
Non-current 52 67 119 51 102 153
Current 6 4 10 5 16 21
Provisions at December 31 58 71 129 56 118 174
Other obligations include other long-term
employee benefits and other contractual obliga-
tions.
In 2021, Additions from business acquisitions of
DKK 50 million were related to the acquisition of
Synergia Life Sciences. In 2022, the provisions in
the final opening balance of Synergia Life
Sciences were reduced by DKK 35 million.
In 2021, contingent consideration of DKK 62 mil-
lion related to the divestment of a pharma-
related royalty was recognized in Other operating
income. The remaining consideration was
reversed because certain patent registrations
were not obtained in 2021.
Other long-term employee benefits account for
only a minor amount, as most of Novozymes’
pension plans are defined contribution plans,
covering approximately 99% of employees. These
obligations are mainly expected to be incurred
over a relatively long period of time.
3.4 Provisions
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Novozymes A/S 107Notes
Adjustment to prior-year business acquisitions
The fair value and allocation of acquired assets,
liabilities and non-controlling interests in
Synergia Life Sciences was finalized in 2022,
which led to a reduction of goodwill of DKK 2 mil-
lion at the acquisition date. The final opening
balance mainly includes changes to Property,
plant and equipment, Deferred tax liabilities and
Financial and other liabilities as provisionally
presented in The Novozymes Report 2021.
In 2021, the most probable sales and EBITDA
related to PrecisionBiotics Group were reas-
sessed. This led to an increase of DKK 44 million
in the fair value of contingent consideration and
goodwill at the acquisition date.
Acquisitions in 2021
Synergia Life Sciences
On December 10, 2021, Novozymes acquired
60% of the shares in Synergia Life Sciences.
Synergia Life Sciences is a leading player within
spore probiotics and vitamin K2-7. Synergia Life
Sciences has a global footprint and adds strong
developing and manufacturing capabilities in
spore probiotics and vitamin K2-7 from three
production sites in India. Synergia Life Sciences
is a producer and supplier to Microbiome Labs,
which was acquired by Novozymes early in 2021.
The vitamin K2-7 portfolio is a strong complemen-
tary enabler to support growth in Novozymes’
BioHealth platform. The acquisition offers a sci-
entifically proven spore strain portfolio that
strengthens Novozymes’ human health business
and accelerates its functional food offerings.
The purchase price led to the recognition of
goodwill of DKK 505 million and intangible
assets of DKK 991 million. Goodwill is attributa-
ble to expected synergies with Novozymes’ exist-
ing business operations and technologies within
spore probiotics for human health and is highly
synergistic to the previous acquisition of
Microbiome Labs within the human health busi-
ness. The goodwill is not tax deductible.
The following valuation techniques have been
applied in the fair value assessment of signifi-
cant assets acquired:
• Technology; the Relief from Royalty (RfR)
method
• Customer relationships; The Multi-period
Excess Earnings Method (MEEM)
• Brands; The Relief from Royalty (RfR) method
DKK million
Synergia Life
Sciences
1
Fair value of acquired assets and liabilities are as follows:
Intangible assets excluding goodwill 991
Property, plant and equipment 75
Inventories 8
Trade and other receivables 42
Cash and cash equivalents 112
Deferred tax liabilities, net (243)
Financial and other liabilities (60)
Non-controlling interests (371)
Acquired net assets 554
Purchase price:
Cash 982
Deferred consideration 77
Total purchase price 1,059
Goodwill 505
Cash flow for acquisition:
Cash payment 982
Less cash and cash equivalents in acquired business (112)
Cash outflow for acquisition 870
1. The final opening balance mainly includes changes to Property, plant and equipment, Deferred tax liabilities and Financial and other
liabilities as provisionally presented in The Novozymes Report 2021.
3.5 Business acquisitions
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Fair value measurement of the acquired
assets and liabilities as well as contingent
consideration requires Management to make
estimates and use assumptions, as observable
market prices are not available. The deter-
mined fair values are associated with uncer-
tainty and may be subject to subsequent
adjustments.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
The remaining 40% of the shares in Synergia Life
Sciences are held by non-controlling interests.
The non-controlling interests are recognized at
its proportionate share of the acquired net iden-
tifiable assets and amount to DKK 371 million.
The remaining 40% is to be acquired in 2025.
Reference is made to Note 6.5 concerning Non-
controlling interests.
The purchase price includes a deferred consider-
ation of DKK 77 million, which was paid in 2022.
For further details, please refer to Note 3.5 in
The Novozymes Report 2021.
Microbiome Labs
On January 7, 2021, Novozymes acquired all
shares in Microbiome Labs at a purchase price of
DKK 1,107 million. Microbiome Labs offers a
comprehensive suite of proprietary probiotic and
microbiome solutions targeting gastrointestinal,
immune, metabolic, and cognitive health. The
solutions are marketed under both the compa-
ny’s own supplement brands and in private label
products. The branded products are sold exclu-
sively through the company’s access to an
extensive network of healthcare practitioners
predominately consisting of medical doctors,
nutritionists and naturopaths.
The purchase price led to the recognition of
goodwill of DKK 338 million and intangible
assets of DKK 718 million. Goodwill is attributa-
ble to expected synergies with Novozymes’ exist-
ing business operations and technologies within
probiotics and enzymes for human health. The
goodwill is tax deductible.
The purchase agreement includes a contingent
consideration of up to DKK 825 million at the
acquisition date. The consideration is contingent
on the achievement of sales targets for 2022 and
is recognized at the anticipated fair value of DKK
338 million at the acquisition date. Fair value is
assessed by using the earn-out from the most
probable sales estimates in 2022 discounted at a
rate of 8%.
For further details, please refer to Note 3.5 in
The Novozymes Report 2021.
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On acquisition of companies, the identifiable
assets acquired and the liabilities and contin-
gent liabilities assumed are recognized at
their fair values at the acquisition date. The
consideration transferred includes the fair
value at the acquisition date of any contin-
gent consideration arrangement.
Non-controlling interests in an acquired com-
pany is recognized either at fair value or at
the non-controlling interest’s proportionate
share of the acquired company’s net identifi-
able assets.
This decision is made on an acquisition-by-ac-
quisition basis.
Goodwill may subsequently be adjusted for
changes in the fair value of the consideration
transferred and/or changes in the fair value
of the identifiable net assets acquired until
12 months after the acquisition date, to the
extent such changes relate to facts and cir-
cumstances present at the acquisition date.
Acquired companies are consolidated from
the date of acquisition. Acquisition-related
costs are expensed as incurred.
Accounting policies
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3.6 Contingent consideration
DKK million 2022 2021
Contingent consideration at January 1 543 146
Additions from business acquisitions - 382
Currency translation adjustments 19 27
Interest on contingent consideration 43 50
Fair value adjustment of contingent consideration (223) (62)
Contingent consideration at December 31 382 543
Recognized in the balance sheet as follows:
Non-current
B/S
224 543
Current
B/S
158 -
Contingent consideration at December 31 382 543
PrecisionBiotics Group
The purchase agreement for PrecisionBiotics
Group includes a contingent consideration of up
to DKK 298 million.
The consideration is contingent on the achieve-
ment of sales targets for 2023 and recognized at
the anticipated fair value of DKK 224 million
(2021: DKK 211 million). Fair value is assessed by
using the earn-out from the most probable sales
in 2023 discounted at a rate of 7% (2021: 7%).
An interest expense of DKK 14 million has been
recognized in Financial costs (2021: DKK 22 mil-
lion). The contingent liability related to
PrecisionBiotics Group is denominated in EUR.
In 2021, the most probable sales and EBITDA
were reassessed, which led to an increase in the
fair value at the acquisition date of DKK 44 mil-
lion in contingent consideration and goodwill.
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Microbiome Labs
The purchase agreement of Microbiome Labs
includes a contingent consideration of up to DKK
941 million.
The consideration is contingent on the achieve-
ment of sales targets for 2022 and is recognized
at the anticipated fair value of DKK 158 million
(2021: DKK 332 million). Based on lower-than-ex-
pected realized sales in 2022, Management reas-
sessed the value of the earn-out and reduced the
contingent consideration by DKK 223 million
(2021: DKK 62 million).
The fair value adjustment was partly offset by
interest and currency translation adjustments.
Management’s long-term expectations to
Fair value of contingent consideration is based
on non-observable data (level 3 input) that
requires Management to make estimates and
use assumptions. Estimates are based on
updated information from after the initial rec-
ognition of the liability, such as budgets, sales
forecasts, discount rates etc. The fair value of
the contingent consideration is calculated as
the present value of the most probable
redemption amount using the discounted cash
flow method. The determined fair value is
associated with uncertainty and may be sub-
ject to subsequent adjustments.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
Microbiome Labs remain intact. The fair value
adjustments have been recognized in Financial
income.
Fair value is assessed by using the earn-out from
the realized sales in 2022 discounted at a rate of
8% (2021: 8%). An interest expense of DKK 29
million has been recognized in financial costs
(2021: DKK 28 million).
The contingent liability related to Microbiome
Labs is denominated in USD and increased by
DKK 20 million due to currency translation adjust-
ments (2021: DKK 28 million).
Contingent consideration is remeasured at
fair value at each reporting date.
Interest and fair value adjustments resulting
from events after the acquisition date are
recognized in Financial income or Financial
costs.
Accounting policies
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capital
 Inventories
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DKK million 2022 2021
Raw materials and consumables 603 433
Work in progress 1,333 979
Finished goods 1,867 1,580
Inventories at December 31
B/S
3,803 2,992
Cost of materials, included under Cost of goods sold 4,770 3,411
Indirect production costs capitalized in inventories at December 31 1,053 971
Write-downs expensed during the year 102 79
Reversal of write-downs during the year* 44 57
* Part of the reversal of write-downs is attributable to written-down inventory being reused in production.
Work in progress and Finished goods are meas-
ured at cost, including indirect production
costs. Indirect production costs are assessed
on an ongoing basis to ensure reliable meas-
urement of employee costs, capacity
utilization, cost drivers and other relevant fac-
tors. Changes in these parameters may have an
impact on the gross margin and the overall val-
uation of Work in progress and Finished goods.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost
determined on a first-in first-out basis and
net realizable value.
The cost of Work in progress and Finished
goods comprises direct production costs
such as raw materials and consumables,
energy and labor directly attributable to pro-
duction as well as indirect production costs
such as employee costs, maintenance and
depreciation of plants, etc.
If the expected selling price less any comple-
tion costs and costs to execute the sale (net
realizable value) of inventories is lower than
the carrying amount, inventories are written
down to net realizable value.
Novozymes has entered into a few agree-
ments where Novozymes supplies goods to a
customer’s premises but retains title to the
inventory until the goods are consumed in the
customer’s production. Such goods are
derecognized from inventories in the period
when they are consumed in the customer’s
production.
Accounting policies
4.1 Inventories
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DKK million 2022 2021
Trade receivables, gross 3,590 3,099
Allowances (136) (151)
Trade receivables at December 31
B/S
3,454 2,948
Aging of trade receivables, gross:
Up to 30 days 3,350 2,886
Between 30 and 90 days 74 30
More than 90 days 166 183
Trade receivables, gross, at December 31 3,590 3,099
Changes in allowances for trade receivables:
At January 1 151 163
Allowances during the year 51 30
Write-offs during the year (35) (3)
Reversed allowances (31) (39)
Allowances at December 31 136 151
The war in Russia/Ukraine has not led to signifi-
cant losses on trade receivables or an increase in
allowances.
Trade receivables
Novozymes has collateral of DKK 5 million (2021:
DKK 3 million) held as security for trade receiva-
bles in selected countries.
Contract assets
Contract assets amounted to DKK 151 million at
December 31, 2022 (2021: DKK 40 million), and
mainly related to goods delivered but not invoiced,
and estimated profit splits arising from partner-
ships that Novozymes has entered.
The contract assets are initially recognized as
revenue when goods are delivered to the other
contracting party. When invoiced, the contract
assets are reclassified to trade receivables.
No allowance for expected credit losses had
been made for contract assets at December 31,
2022 (2021: no allowance).
The allowance for expected credit losses for
trade receivables and contract assets is
based on historical credit loss experience
combined with forward-looking information
on macroeconomic factors affecting the
credit risk. The expected loss rates are
updated at each reporting date.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
Trade receivables and contract assets are
measured at amortized cost less allowance
for lifetime expected credit losses.
To measure the expected credit losses, trade
receivables have been grouped based on
shared credit risk characteristics and days
past due. Furthermore, an allowance for life-
time expected credit losses for trade receiva-
bles is recognized on initial recognition.
For contract assets, the credit risk is based
on an individual assessment.
Trade receivables and contract assets are
written off when all possible options have
been exhausted and there is no reasonable
expectation of recovery.
The cost of allowances for expected credit
losses and write-offs for trade receivables
and contract assets are recognized in Sales
and distribution costs.
Accounting policies
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4.3 Other receivables 4.4 Other liabilities
DKK million 2022 2021
Deposits 32 32
Prepaid expenses 174 395
Other 186 131
Other receivables at December 31 392 558
Recognized in the balance sheet as follows:
Non-current
B/S
32 39
Current
B/S
360 519
Other receivables at December 31 392 558
DKK million 2022 2021
Employee costs payable 672 641
Stock-based payment settled in cash 21 44
Deferred consideration - 77
Other payables 727 490
Other liabilities at December 31 1,420 1,252
Recognized in the balance sheet as follows:
Current
B/S
1,420 1,252
Other liabilities at December 31 1,420 1,252
Prepaid expenses in 2021 included prepayments
related to establishing the new production line in
Blair, Nebraska, U.S.
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Capital structure
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Novozymes bought back 1.1 million
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Foreign exchange sensitivity analysis
2022 2021
DKK million
Increase in
exchange
rates
Change
in net profit
Change in
other
comprehensive
income
Change
in net profit
Change in
other
comprehensive
income
INR 5.0% 4 51 4 57
CNY 5.0% (5) 127 (1) 127
USD 5.0% (3) 325 1 244
Other 5.0% 4 64 (6) 108
Total - 567 (2) 536
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Due to the international nature of Novozymes’
operations, our earnings and financial position
are exposed to a number of financial risk factors.
Financial risks are managed centrally for the
entire Group. The Treasury Policy is approved by
the Board of Directors and sets the limits for the
various financial risks and the derivatives used to
hedge risk. The Treasury Policy is adjusted on an
ongoing basis and adapted to the market situa-
tion. It contains rules on which derivatives can be
used for hedging, which counterparties can be
used, and the risk profile that is to be applied.
Currency risk
Currency risk arises due to imbalances between
income and costs in each individual currency and
because Novozymes has more assets than liabili-
ties in foreign currencies in connection with
global operations.
Hedging of currency risk is carried out in the cur-
rencies in which Novozymes has the largest expo-
sures. Hedging is managed by entering into deriv-
atives such as forward contracts, currency
options and swaps. Loans and deposits in foreign
currencies are also utilized for hedging purposes.
Hedge effectiveness is assessed on a regular
basis by comparing changes in the timing and
value of the expected exposure in the relevant
currencies with the timing and value changes for
the designated cash flow hedging transaction.
Where deemed appropriate, currency risk related
to net investments in foreign subsidiaries is
hedged by taking out loans and entering into
swaps. Currently, there are no open transactions
used to hedge equity investments.
Foreign exchange sensitivity – 2022
The sensitivity analysis shows the impact on net
profit and other comprehensive income of a 5%
change in DKK versus the key currencies to which
Novozymes was exposed on December 31, 2022.
For other comprehensive income, the analysis
shows the impact on currency translation of net
investments and does not include the impact of
cash flow hedges, as these relate to future com-
mercial transactions.
The sensitivity analysis reflects transaction and
translation risk, and assumes that exchange
rates change on December 31, 2022, while all
other variables remain constant. The table shows
the effect of an increase in exchange rates. A
decrease in the exchange rates would have the
opposite effect.
Foreign exchange sensitivity – 2023 estimate
Operating profit (EBIT) is exposed to exchange
rate developments, as the effect of hedges is
included in financial income/costs. EBIT is mainly
exposed to USD and EUR. A movement of 5% in
the USD/DKK exchange rate would result in a
change in the expected EBIT for 2023 of around
DKK 130-160 million (2022: DKK 130-160 million).
A 5% movement in the EUR/DKK exchange rate
would result in a change in expected EBIT for
2023 of around DKK 200 million (2022: DKK 200
million).
Of the expected USD cash flows for 2023, 88%
has been hedged by forward contracts at an
average rate of DKK 6.98. As a result, the impact
on net profit from changes in the USD/DKK
exchange rate has been reduced significantly
compared with the impact on EBIT.
Interest rate risk
Interest rate risk arises in relation to interest-
bearing assets and liabilities. In accordance with
Novozymes’ Treasury Policy, a minimum of 30%
of loans must be at fixed interest rates. Hedging
of the interest rate risk is managed by entering
into fixed-rate loans and interest rate swaps.
5.1 Financial risk factors and risk management
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With the current hedging of interest rate risk, an
increase of 1 percentage point in the average
interest rate on Novozymes’ net interest-bearing
debt would have a negative effect on net profit
of DKK 14 million (2021: negative effect of DKK
12 million). At December 31, 2022, 62% (2021:
62%) of the loan portfolio carried fixed interest
rates.
Credit risk
Credit risk arises especially on cash and cash
equivalents, derivatives, trade receivables and
contract assets. The credit risk on trade receiva-
bles is countered by thorough, regular analysis
based on customer type, country and specific
conditions. The credit risk on cash and cash
equivalents as well as derivatives is mitigated by
the Treasury Policy, which limits exposure solely
to counterparties that have an investment-grade
credit rating. The credit risk is calculated on the
basis of net market values and is governed by the
Treasury Policy. Novozymes has entered into net-
ting agreements (ISDA or similar) with all the
banks used for trading in financial instruments,
which means that Novozymes’ credit risk is lim-
ited to net assets. At December 31, 2022, the
Group considered its maximum credit risk to be
DKK 5,036 million (2021: DKK 4,219 million),
which is the total of the Group’s financial assets.
At December 31, 2022, the maximum credit risk
related to one counterparty was DKK 386 million
(2021: DKK 330 million).
Liquidity risk
In connection with the Group’s ongoing financing
of operations, including refinancing, efforts are
made to ensure adequate and flexible liquidity.
This is guaranteed by using committed credit
facilities and placing free funds in deposits, gov-
ernment bonds or ultra-liquid mortgage bonds in
accordance with the Treasury Policy.
At December 31, 2022, Novozymes’ financial
resources amounted to DKK 18,543 million
(2021: DKK 4,748 million), consisting of net cash,
cash equivalents, and undrawn committed credit
facilities of DKK 17,502 million, which expire in
2023–2027. The increase in undrawn committed
credit facilities compared to 2021 is related to
the facility obtained to refinance existing debt
following completion of the proposed combina-
tion of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen.
With the exception of debt to credit institutions,
the maturity dates are primarily within one year.
Capital structure
Novozymes favors a conservative balance which
is reflected by a target for net interest-bearing
debt of around 1x EBITDA. At December 31,
2022, the ratio was 1.0 and thus the target is
considered as met in 2022. The capital structure
is mainly managed using two instruments: 1)
Dividend payments where Novozymes aims for a
payout ratio of around 50%. For 2022, the pay-
out ratio is expected to be 45.0%*, which is in
line with the communicated target. 2) Stock buy-
backs, where a program for DKK 500 million was
executed in 2022.
*Adjusted for non-recurring items with no cash
flow impact related to 21
st
.BIO and the
Microbiome Labs earnout, the payout ratio is
50.9%.
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DKK million 2022 2021
Interest income 18 18
Fair value adjustments of contingent consideration 223 62
Gains on cash flow hedges - 31
Gains on fair value hedges - 63
Gain on divestment of minority ownership in Albumedix 267 -
Fair value adjustments of cash-settled stock options 25 -
Financial income
I/S
533 174
Interest costs (40) (31)
Interest on lease liabilities (19) (21)
Interest on contingent consideration (43) (50)
Losses on cash flow hedges (295) -
Losses on fair value hedges (20) -
Other financial costs (99) (20)
Other foreign exchange losses, net (15) (98)
Fair value adjustments of cash-settled stock options - (33)
Financial costs
I/S
(531) (253)
Financial income/(costs), net 2 (79)
Financial income and Financial costs com-
prise interest income and interest costs, real-
ized and unrealized foreign exchange gains
and losses, gains and losses on other finan-
cial assets, as well as fair value adjustments
of cash-settled stock-based incentive pro-
grams and contingent consideration, which
are offset against Other liabilities and fair
value adjustments of Other financial assets.
Interest income and Interest costs are meas-
ured at amortized cost for financial assets
and liabilities.
Financial income and Financial costs also
include fair value adjustments of derivatives
used to hedge assets and liabilities, and
income and costs relating to cash flow hedges
that are transferred from Other comprehen-
sive income on realization of the hedged item.
Accounting policies
5.2 Financial income and Financial costs
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Novozymes has divested its minority share of
Albumedix, a company built with Novozymes’
technology platform. The sale resulted in a finan-
cial gain of DKK 267 million.
Increase in Other financial costs are mainly costs
for the refinancing facility related to the pro-
posed combination of Novozymes and Chr.
Hansen.
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Novozymes A/S 119Notes
DKK million 2022 2021
Credit institutions 6,437 5,706
Derivatives 101 113
Other financial liabilities at December 31
6,538 5,819
Recognized in the balance sheet as follows:
Non-current 3,619 3,680
Current 2,919 2,139
Other financial liabilities at December 31 6,538 5,819
2022 2021
DKK million
Credit
institutions
Lease
liabilities Total
Credit
institutions
Lease
liabilities Total
Liabilities from financing
activities at January 1 5,706 482 6,188 4,350 522 4,872
Financing cash flows 731 (120) 611 1,174 (103) 1,071
Currency translation adjustments - 10 10 2 18 20
Other changes* - 39 39 180 45 225
Total liabilities from financing
activities at December 31 6,437 411 6,848 5,706 482 6,188
* Other changes include changes in lease liabilities from new or terminated leases and accrued interest expenses which will be presented as
operating cash flows in the statement of cash flows when paid. In 2021, Other changes included the change in category of the transitional
holiday accrual (Denmark).
5.3 Other financial liabilities
Credit institutions - currency 2022
(2021)
DKK million
EUR
2,147 (2,273)
DKK
4,290 (3,433)
6,437
(5,706)
Credit institutions - time to maturity 2022
(2021)
DKK million
Less than 1 year
2,818 (2,029)
Between 1 and 5 years
2,301 (2,424)
More than 5 years
1,318 (1,253)
6,437
(5,706)
Loan portfolio - fixed or floating
interest rate 2022
(2021)
DKK million
Fixed interest rate
3,979 (3,540)
Floating interest rate
2,458 (2,166)
6,437
(5,706)
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Fair value hedges
The table above shows the derivatives the Group
has contracted in order to hedge currency expo-
sure on financial assets and liabilities that give
rise to currency adjustments in the income state-
ment.
The forward exchange contracts mature in the
period January 2023 to August 2023 (2021:
January 2022 to July 2022).
2022 2021
DKK million
Contract amount based
on agreed rates* Fairvalue
Contract amount based
on agreed rates* Fairvalue
Forward exchange contracts
CNH (618) (13) (516) 43
BRL 165 2 122 1
USD (228) (20) 66 -
INR 374 23 227 (9)
Other 21 1 (985) 25
Fair value hedges at December 31 (286) (7) (1,086) 60
* Positive contract amounts represent a sale of the respective currency, and negative amounts represent a purchase.
The fair value hedges were 100% effective, as
the loss on forward exchange contracts was DKK
20 million (2021: gain of DKK 63 million), com-
pared with a gain on hedged items of DKK 20 mil-
lion (2021: loss of DKK 63 million).
5.4 Derivatives – hedge accounting
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2022 2021
DKK million
Contract amount based
on agreed rates Fairvalue
Contract amount based
on agreed rates Fairvalue
Forward exchange contracts*
USD 2,344 16 2,103 (99)
2,344 16 2,103 (99)
Interest rate swaps
DKK/DKK – pays fixed rate of (0.1075%) / earns variable rate
of 2.42% (2021: (0.22%)) 400 51 400 5
DKK/DKK – pays fixed rate of 0.595% / earns variable rate of
2.45% (2021: (0.1867%)) 243 12 313 (4)
643 63 713 1
Forwards
Electricity price agreements – average payment of
DKK 2,078 / MWh 85 (31) - -
85 (31) - -
Cash flow hedges at December 31 3,072 48 2,816 (98)
* Positive contract amounts represent a sale of the respective currency, and negative amounts represent a purchase.
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Hedge accounting consists of positive and
negative fair values of derivatives, which
are recognized in the balance sheet under
Other financial assets and Other financial
liabilities respectively. Derivatives are
recognized at the transaction date.
Derivatives used for fair value hedges are
measured at fair value at the reporting date,
and value adjustments are recognized as
Financial income or Financial costs.
Derivatives used for cash flow hedges and
hedges of net investments in subsidiaries
are measured at fair value at the reporting
date, and value adjustments are recognized
in Other comprehensive income.
Income and costs relating to cash flow
hedges and hedges of net investments in
subsidiaries are transferred from Other com-
prehensive income. On realization, foreign
exchange contracts and interest rate swaps
are recognized as Financial income and
Financial costs, and electricity price agree-
ments covering production-related electricity
are recognized as part of Cost of goods sold.
Accounting policies
Cash flow hedges
The table above shows the derivatives the Group
has contracted to hedge currency, interest rate
and electricity price exposure in future cash
flows.
The forward exchange contracts mature in the
period January 2023 to December 2023 (2021:
January 2022 to December 2022), the swaps
mature in May 2026 and December 2026 (2021:
May 2026 and December 2026) and the electricity
price agreements mature in the period January
2023 to June 2023.
At the end of 2022, the Group had hedged 88%
of expected future cash flows in USD for 2023 at
an average rate of DKK 6.98 (2021: 88% of
expected future cash flows in USD for 2022 at an
average rate of DKK 6.26).
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Treasury stock 2021
% of common stock
Disposals
during
the year
Additions
during
the year
Treasury
stock at
Jan. 1,
2021
Cancellation
of common
stock
Treasury
stock at
Dec. 31,
2021
2.0
1.2
(0.4)
(1.1)
1.7
Treasury stock 2022
% of common stock
Disposals
during
the year
Additions
during
the year
Treasury
stock at
Jan. 1,
2022
Cancellation
of common
stock
Treasury
stock at
Dec. 31,
2022
1.7
0.4
(0.2)
(0.3)
1.6
Novozymes A/S 122Notes
2022 2021
DKK million No.
Nominal value
DKK million No.
Nominal value
DKK million
Common stock
A common stock (shares of DKK 2) 53,743,600 107 53,743,600 107
B common stock (shares of DKK 2) 227,256,400 455 228,256,400 457
Common stock at December 31 281,000,000 562 282,000,000 564
Treasury stock - B stock
Treasury stock at January 1 4,894,362 10 5,674,598 11
Additions during the year 1,134,982 2 3,401,975 7
Disposals during the year (628,333) (1) (1,182,211) (2)
Cancellation of common stock (1,000,000) (2) (3,000,000) (6)
Treasury stock at December 31 4,401,011 9 4,894,362 10
No. 2022 2021
Shares of common stock in circulation
Shares of stock at January 1 277,105,638 279,325,402
Purchase of treasury stock (1,134,982) (3,401,975)
Sale of treasury stock 628,333 1,182,211
Shares of common stock in circulation at
December 31 276,598,989 277,105,638
Each A share entitles the holder to 20 votes,
while each B share entitles the holder to two
votes.
Each year, the Board of Directors assesses
whether the ownership structure with A and B
common stock is optimal. The Board of Directors
continues to believe that this is the best way to
safeguard Novozymes’ long-term development to
the benefit of the company’s shareholders and
other stakeholders.
Treasury stock is used to reduce the common
stock and to hedge employees’ exercise of
granted stock awards and stock options.
In 2022, Novozymes canceled 1 million treasury
shares, reducing the common stock to 281 mil-
lion shares.
5.5 Common stock and treasury stock
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DKK million Note 2022 2021
Trade receivables 4.2 3,454 2,948
Contract assets 4.2 151 40
Other receivables, excl. prepaid expenses 4.3 218 163
Cash and cash equivalents 1,041 963
Financial assets at amortized cost
4,864 4,114
Derivatives  70
Other financial assets 30 30
Fair value through profit and loss 58 100
Derivatives 114 5
Fair value through other comprehensive income 114 5
Financial assets 5,036 4,219
DKK million Note 2022 2021
Lease liabilities 5.3 (411) (482)
Credit institutions 5.3 (6,437) (5,706)
Trade payables (1,869) (1,490)
Other payables, incl. deferred consideration 4.4 (727) (567)
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
(9,444) (8,245)
Derivatives 5.3  (10)
Contingent consideration 3.6 (382) (543)
Fair value through profit and loss (417) (553)
Derivatives 5.3 (66) (103)
Fair value through other comprehensive income (66) (103)
Share purchase liability 6.5 (760) (717)
Fair value through equity (760) (717)
Financial liabilities (10,687) (9,618)
Fair value hierarchy
Novozymes has no financial instruments meas-
ured at fair value on the basis of quoted prices
(level 1 input).
For financial assets and financial liabilities meas-
ured at amortized cost (level 2 input), the carry-
ing amounts approximate fair value. Derivatives
are measured at fair value based on observable
data (level 2 input). The derivatives are not
traded in an active market based on quoted
prices but on individual contracts. The fair value
of these assets is determined using valuation
techniques that utilize market-based data such
as exchange rates, interest rates, credit risk,
electricity prices and volatilities.
Other financial assets, contingent considerations
and share purchase liability are measured at fair
value based on non-observable data (level 3
input). Reference is made to Notes 3.6 and 6.5
for a description of their fair value measurement.
5.6 Financial assets and liabilities by category
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 Management remuneration
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 
 Non-controlling interests
 
 
 
 Group companies

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



in the Group
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6.1 Management remuneration
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2022 2021
Executive Leadership Team Executive Leadership Team
DKK million
Board of
Directors
Registered
executives
Non-
registered
executives Total
Board of
Directors
Registered
executives
Non-
registered
executives Total
Salaries and other short-term benefits 10 15 32 57 10 17 27 54
Defined contribution plans - 2 3 5 - 2 3 5
Cash bonus - 11 18 29 - 11 17 28
Expensed stock-based incentive programs - 16 25 41 - 8 14 22
Remuneration 10 44 78 132 10 38 61 109
Compensation for lost incentives 8 2 10 6 3 9
Remuneration including additional
payments 10 52 80 142 10 44 64 118
No. of members at December 31 11 2 6 11 2 6
General guidelines for the remuneration of the
Board of Directors and the Executive Leadership
Team of Novozymes A/S, as assessed by the
Board of Directors in accordance with the recom-
mendations of the Nomination and
Remuneration Committee, are approved at the
Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.
A summary of the Management remuneration
can be found in the Governance section of The
Novozymes Report.
Executive Leadership Team
Members of the Executive Leadership Team
receive fixed remuneration comprising a base
salary, pension, and benefits. Further, significant
proportions of their remuneration packages are
based on performance-related pay through short
and long-term incentives. Most of the variable
remuneration is weighted towards the long-term,
in line with Novozymes’ strategic focus and mir-
roring the long-term nature of Novozymes’
investments in the business.
The short and long-term incentive programs are
designed to incentivize performance against
selected financial, environmental, social and
operational key performance indicators and indi-
vidual objectives, which are directly linked to
Novozymes’ strategy, and to incentivize long-
term value creation and alignment with the long-
term interests of shareholders, customers and
other stakeholders. The annual cash bonus can-
not exceed 9.5 months’ fixed base salary, of
which 65% is expected to be payable at target
performance. The stock-based incentive pro-
grams are described in Note 6.2.
Members of the Executive Leadership Team have
contracts of employment containing standard
conditions for executives of Danish listed compa-
nies, including the periods of notice that both
parties are required to give, and noncompetition
clauses. If an executive officer’s contract of
employment is terminated by the company with-
out any misconduct on the part of the executive
officer, the executive officer has a notice period
of 12 months. In addition to the notice period,
the executive officer has a right to termination
compensation of 12 months’ base salary and
pension contributions.
Board of Directors
The remuneration of the Board of Directors com-
prises a fixed fee and is not based on incentives.
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New programs
Novozymes has established stock-based incen-
tive programs for the Executive Leadership Team,
vice presidents, directors, and other employees.
The purpose of these programs is to ensure an
alignment of interests of the Management,
employees and shareholders. Allocation of pro-
grams has been, and remains, dependent on
profit, value creation and, in some cases, sustain-
ability targets being achieved, and are made
based on individual base salary. The exercise
price and the share price of a stock option are
identical at the date of grant. In order to exercise
the options, the employees must still be
employed at the exercise date. This does not
apply to persons who have retired, taken volun-
tary early retirement or been given notice.
In 2020, Novozymes introduced annual long-term
incentive-based program grants with overlapping
three-year performance periods, and so in 2022 a
new incentive program for the Executive
Leadership Team was established, covering the
performance period 2022–2024. The program is a
combination of stock options and stock, with half
of the incentive program allocated in stock options
and half in stock. The total number of stock
options and stock achievable is divided into two
categories: ‘target stock options and target stock’
nonfinancial targets, then none or only part
of the target stock options and the target
stock will be granted.
The program contains a maximum-value clause,
allowing the Board of Directors to choose to limit
the total allocation of stock options and stock if
the intrinsic value of the program exceeds twice
the annual conditional grant.
The total target-level fair value of the program at
the date of grant was approximately DKK 40 mil-
lion. The value of the stock will be expensed over
the three-year qualifying period (2022–2024) and
will be released in 2025. The stock options have
a vesting period of four years, followed by an
exercise period of five years. The fair value of the
stock options will be expensed over the four-year
vesting period.
A new program was also established in 2022 for
vice presidents and directors covering the perfor-
mance period 2022–2024 (206 vice presidents
and directors). The total target level fair value at
grant date was approximately DKK 50 million and
based on the same requirements and targets as
for the Executive Leadership Team. The program
is a combination of stock options and stock, with
half of the incentive program allocated in stock
and ‘extra stock options and extra stock’. The tar-
get stock options, and target stock correspond to
65% of the maximum stock options and stock, and
extra stock options and extra stock correspond to
35% of the maximum stock options and stock. The
targets have 40% weight on organic sales growth,
20% weight on EBIT margin, 20% weight on ROIC,
and 20% weight on nonfinancial targets. The non-
financial targets are measured in relation to
Climate, water & waste, workplace and diversity.
Each of the nonfinancial targets carries a weight of
5%. The performance targets are as protocolled in
the minutes of the board meeting approving the
annual group financial statement for the year prior
to the performance period.
• If Novozymes reaches the targets for 2022–
2024 for organic sales growth, EBIT margin
and ROIC in line with business plans and
long-term aspiration and on all four measures
for the nonfinancial targets, then the target
stock options and the target stock will be
granted.
• If Novozymes manages to outperform the tar-
gets, some or all of the extra stock options and
extra stock may be granted.
• If Novozymes does not meet the targets for
2022–2024 or if Novozymes is significantly
below the targets on one or more of the four
and half in stock options. The stock options have
a four-year vesting period, while the stock will be
released in 2025.
The program contains a maximum-value clause,
allowing the Executive Leadership Team to
choose to limit the total allocation of stock and
stock options if the intrinsic value of the program
exceeds twice the annual conditional grant.
For other employees, a new stock option-based
incentive program was also established in 2022
covering the performance period 2022–2024.
The employee program follows the same require-
ments and targets as the program for the
Executive Leadership Team and the program for
vice presidents and directors.
The Executive Leadership Team and other senior
management, who are already included in an exist-
ing incentive program, are excluded from this new
program. The awarded stock options have a vest-
ing period of four years, followed by an exercise
period of five years. The target level value of the
program is approximately DKK 40 million.
6.2 Stock-based payment
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Finally awarded programs
Awards in the programs covering the performance
period 2020–2022 were finalized in 2022. The tar-
gets for sales growth and economic profit was
adjusted in 2021 to exclude 2020 performance
due to the extraordinary impact from COVID-19,
and the allocations related to these targets were
reduced by one third. For more information, see
the description in the Novozymes Remuneration
Report 2021.
The accumulated economic profit generated in the
two-year period (2021–2022) was DKK 4.6 billion,
resulting in 100% of the economic profit pool
(26.5% of the total program) being awarded.
Average organic sales growth during the two-year
period was 7.5%, resulting in 100% of the sales
growth pool (26.5% of the total program). 80% of
the sustainability targets were reached (20% of
the total program). In total, 69% of the original
maximum of the program is being awarded.
For the Executive Leadership Team, this means
that a total of 45,085 shares will be released in
January 2023. The number of stock options
granted over the three-year period is 328,763
reflecting the realized target achievement. The
program contains a maximum-value clause, allow-
ing the Board of Directors to choose to limit the
total allocation of stock and stock options if the
intrinsic value exceeds twice the annual condi-
tional grant at the end of the program. There will
be no limitation on the total allocation, as the
intrinsic value is DKK 16 million.
The program for vice presidents and directors fol-
lows the same requirements and targets as the
program for the Executive Leadership Team. The
final number of shares allocated under this pro-
gram to be released in January 2023 is 60,768.
The number of stock options granted over the
three-year period is 442,539, reflecting the real-
ized target achievement of 69%.
Awards in the program for other employees cover-
ing the performance period 2020–2022 were also
finalized in 2022. The number of stock options
granted over the three-year period is 785,811,
reflecting the realized target achievement of 69%.
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Number of options DKK DKK million
Executive
Leadership Team
Vice presidents
and directors
Other
employees Total
Avg. exercise
price per option
Grant date fair
value per option
Grant date fair
value total
OutstandingatJanuary1, 2022 899,295 3,761,733 2,349,300 7,010,328 312
Granted 235,877 318,779 557,898 1,112,554 416 82 92
Allocation adjustment 19,063 19,439 32,382 70,884 351 48 3
Exercised - (414,669) (222,654) (637,323) 264
Forfeited - (98,188) (165,200) (263,388) 366
Expired - (9,963) (6,835) (16,798) 275
OutstandingatDecember31, 2022 1,154,235 3,577,131 2,544,891 7,276,257 331
OutstandingatJanuary1, 2021 997,511 4,091,106 2,054,654 7,143,271 289
Change in Management (188,638) 188,638 - -
Granted 266,279 371,321 617,963 1,255,563 385 68 85
Exercised (175,857) (811,215) (242,860) (1,229,932) 253
Forfeited - (78,117) (75,869) (153,986) 335
Expired - - (4,588) (4,588) 272
OutstandingatDecember31, 2021 899,295 3,761,733 2,349,300 7,010,328 312
Number of exercisable options at December 31, 2022 2,534,562 278
Number of exercisable options at December 31, 2021 2,493,268 268
1. The allocation of stock options for 2022–2024 will be adjusted in January 2025 based on the cumulative level of target achievement for the period.
2. The allocation of stock options for 2020–2022 has been adjusted based on the realized level of target achievement for the period (69%).
3. The weighted average share price for stock options exercised during 2022 was DKK433 (2021: DKK 448).
4. The allocation of stock options for 2021–2023 will be adjusted in January 2024 based on the cumulative level of target achievement for the period.
Stock options
The number of outstanding options (excl. stock awards) has developed as follows:
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For stock options outstanding at December 31,
2022, the range of exercise prices is DKK 233-
486 per option (2021: DKK 178-486 per option),
and the weighted average remaining term to
maturity is five years (2021: five years).
During 2022, DKK 127 million arising from stock-
based payment was recognized in the income
statement (2021: DKK 78 million), DKK 123 mil-
lion of which was from equity-settled programs
(2021: DKK 75 million) and DKK 4 million was
from cash-settled programs (2021: DKK 3 mil-
lion).
Most programs are equity settled, and no liability
Stock awards
The stock allocated under the programs is used
for stock awards. In 2022, 107,510 stock awards
with a fair value of DKK 45 million were granted
(2021: DKK 41 million) which will be expensed
over the three-year period (2022–2024).
is recognized for these. If allocations under the
programs are made in countries where ownership
of foreign stock is not permitted, the value of
stock options is settled in cash instead, and a lia-
bility of DKK 21 million was recognized for this in
2022 (2021: DKK 44 million). The intrinsic value
of exercisable cash-settled programs in 2022 was
DKK 9 million (2021: DKK 61 million).
The fair value of employee services received is
measured with reference to the fair value of the
equity instruments granted. Fair value at grant
date is measured in accordance with the Black–
Scholes model, using the average exercise price,
the option term and the following significant
assumptions:
The total number of outstanding stock awards at
December 31, 2022 was 314,029 (2021:
209,193).
The fair value of these at December 31, 2022
was DKK 111 million (2021: 112 million).
DKK million Note 2022 2021
Expected future dividends per share DKK 38.9 38.1
Volatility % 25.9 25.3
Annual risk-free interest rate % 0.3 (0.5)
Weighted average share price at grant date DKK 416 385
The Group has established stock-based
incentive programs comprising equity-settled
and cash-settled programs.
The fair value of the employee services
received in exchange for the grant of stock
options and stock awards is measured with
reference to the fair value of the stock
options and stock awards granted. The fair
value is measured using the Black–Scholes
option-pricing model.
The fair value of stock-based payment at the
grant date is recognized as an employee cost
over the period in which the stock options
vest. In measuring the fair value, account is
taken of the number of employees expected
to gain entitlement to the options as well as
the number of options the employees are
expected to gain. This estimate is adjusted at
the end of each reporting period such that
only the number of options to which employ-
ees are entitled or expected to be entitled is
recognized.
The value of equity-settled programs is rec-
ognized in equity. The value of cash-settled
programs, which are recognized as Other lia-
bilities, is adjusted to fair value at the end of
each reporting period, and the subsequent
adjustment is recognized in the income state-
ment under Financial income or Financial
costs.
Accounting policies
Furthermore, the options are assumed to be
exercised two years after expiry of the vesting
period, on average, or at the option’s expiry date
if within one year. Volatility is estimated using
the historical volatility over the last three years.
The risk-free interest rate is based on Danish
government bonds with a maturity equivalent to
the option’s term to maturity.
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DKK million 2022 2021
Other guarantees
Other guarantees and commitments to related companies 22 29
Other guarantees and commitments 606 332
Pending litigation and arbitration
Novozymes is engaged in certain legal cases. The
Board of Directors and Management believe that
settlement or continuation of these cases will not
have a significant effect on the Group’s financial
position. A liability is recognized under
Provisions when the risk of a loss on a legal case
is considered more likely than not.
Contractual commitments
The increase in contractual commitments is
related to the proposed combination of
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen.
Contractual commitments to third parties relat-
ing to Property, plant and equipment are
described in Note 3.2.
Contingent liabilities
In the unlikely event that the proposed combina-
tion of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen does not
obtain regulatory approval, Novozymes may have
to pay a break-up fee of up to DKK 2,342 million
(EUR 315 million).
Contract conditions
Several of the partnership contracts to which
Novozymes is a party may be terminated by the
other party in the event of significant changes in
ownership or control of Novozymes. Furthermore,
a few contracts contain provisions that restrict
Novozymes’ licenses from using specific forms of
technology in such situations.
6.3 Commitments and contingencies
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Transactions
DKK million 2022 2021
Novo Holdings A/S
Sale of services - 1
Dividend payment to Novo Holdings A/S 396 382
The Novo Nordisk Group
Sale of services 92 78
Sale of assets 21 6
Purchase of goods and materials (29) (80)
Purchase of services (49) (36)
The NNIT Group
Purchase of services (34) (39)
The Chr. Hansen Group
Sale of goods and materials 123 89
Purchase of goods and materials - (3)
Microbiogen Pty. Ltd.*
Purchase of services (38) (25)
21
st
. BIO A/S*
Sale of services 14 -
MagnaBioAnalytics LLC*
Purchase of goods and materials (1) -
Purchase of services (1) -
* Associate of Novozymes A/S
6.4 Related party transactions
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Outstanding balances
DKK million 2022 2021
The Novo Nordisk Group
Receivables 10 10
Payables (79) (88)
The NNIT Group
Payables (7) (9)
The Chr. Hansen Group
Receivables 22 5
Microbiogen Pty. Ltd.*
Payables (12) (7)
21
st
. BIO A/S*
Receivables 2 -
MagnaBioAnalytics LLC*
Receivables 5 -
* Associate of Novozymes A/S
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Novozymes A/S is controlled by Novo Holdings
A/S, domiciled in Hellerup, Denmark, which
holds 72.7% of the votes in Novozymes A/S. The
remaining stock is widely held. The ultimate par-
ent of the Group is the Novo Nordisk Foundation
(incorporated in Denmark).
Related parties are considered to be Novo
Holdings A/S and the Novo Nordisk Foundation,
as well as the Board of Directors and Executive
Management of these entities together with their
immediate families. Other related parties are
considered to be the Novo Nordisk Foundation’s
subsidiaries and associates, such as the Novo
Nordisk Group, the NNIT Group and the Chr.
Hansen Group, associates of Novozymes A/S, as
well as the Board of Directors and Executive
Leadership Team of Novozymes A/S together
with their immediate families. Related parties
also include companies in which the above per-
sons have control or joint control.
All agreements relating to these transactions are
based on market price (arm’s length). The major-
ity of the agreements are renegotiated regularly.
In 2022, Novozymes has not sold or purchased
any of its own B shares from Novo Holdings A/S.
In 2021, Novozymes purchased from Novo
Holdings A/S 765,000 of its own B shares with
the approval of the Board of Directors, at a price
of DKK 338 million. The transaction was based
on the market price.
There were no transactions with related parties
other than the transactions described and nor-
mal remuneration of the Board of Directors and
Executive Leadership Team, which is presented
in Note 6.1.
Rental commitments to related parties at
December 31, 2022 amounted to DKK 12 million,
compared with DKK 12 million at December 31,
2021.
In 2022, Novozymes Biotechnology ApS merged
with 21
st
.BIO. As part of the merger, Novozymes
received 40% of the shares in 21
st
.BIO, corre-
sponding to the value of the intellectual property
rights from Novozymes Biotechnology ApS of
DKK 201 million.
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Fair value of the share purchase liability is
based on non-observable data (level 3 input)
that requires Management to make estimates
and use assumptions.
Estimates are based on updated information
since the initial recognition of the liability,
such as budgets, sales forecasts, discount
rates etc. The fair value of the share purchase
liability is calculated as the present value of
the most probable redemption amount using
the discounted cash flow method. The deter-
mined fair value is associated with uncer-
tainty and may be subject to subsequent
adjustments.
Critical accounting estimates and judgments
Share purchase liability is Novozymes’s obli-
gation to purchase non-controlling interests
in subsidiaries and is remeasured at fair value
at each reporting date. The fair value of the
most likely redemption amount is initially
recognized within liabilities with a corre-
sponding charge directly to Equity. Interest
and fair value adjustments resulting from
events after the initial recognition are recog-
nized in Equity under Retained earnings.
Accounting policies
Transactions with non-controlling interests
On December 10, 2021, Novozymes acquired
60% of the shares in Synergia Life Sciences,
located in India.
The remaining 40% of the shares in Synergia Life
Sciences are held by non-controlling interests
and are recognized in the final opening balance
at the proportionate share of the acquired net
identifiable assets, which amounts to DKK 371
million. See details in Note 3.5.
Share purchase liability
The remaining 40% of the shares in Synergia Life
Sciences are to be acquired in 2025 and a liabil-
ity of DKK 760 million (2021: DKK 717 million) is
recognized.
The redemption amount is contingent on the
achievement of sales targets for Synergia Life
Sciences for the period April 1, 2024 to March
31, 2025.
The consideration will be within the range of DKK
623 million to DKK 1,121 million and includes
payment of the non-controlling interests’ stake
of the net working capital and cash balances at
the acquisition date of Synergia Life Sciences.
Fair value of the Share purchase liability is
assessed by using the most probable redemption
amount, discounted at a rate of 11% (2021:
11%).
Currency translation adjustments and interest of
net DKK 43 million (2021: DKK 0 million) have
been recognized in Equity. The share purchase
liability is denominated in INR.
6.5 Non-controlling interests
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DKK million 2022 2021
Share purchase liability at January 1 717 -
Additions from business acquisitions - 717
Currency translation adjustments (32) -
Interest 75 -
Share purchase liability at December 31 760 717
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DKK million 2022 2021
Statutory audit 9 9
Other assurance engagements - -
Tax assurance services 3 3
Other services 10 1
Fees to statutory auditors 22 13
Group audit fee ratio 1.4 0.4
Audit fee policy
It is Novozymes’ policy that the annual fee for
nonaudit services provided by the statutory audi-
tors should not exceed the annual fee for statu-
tory audit services measured at Group level. The
Group audit fee ratio may only exceed 1 with the
approval of the Audit Committee.
In 2022, approval was given for advisory services
and mandatory statements of DKK 9.6 million
related to the proposed combination of
Novozymes and Chr. Hansen.
In 2021 the group audit fee ratio was 0.4.
Implementation of the EU audit reform has led to
restrictions on the nonaudit services that the
auditors elected at the Annual Shareholders’
Meeting may perform, including a 70% cap. The
fee for nonaudit services performed for
Novozymes by PricewaterhouseCoopers
Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab was
DKK 4 million (2021: DKK 1 million) and does not
exceed the 70% cap. The services comprise tax
advisory services concerning transfer pricing,
advisory services related to the proposed combi-
nation of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen and other
general financial reporting and tax consultancy.
The fee for the mandatory statements related to
the proposed combination of Novozymes and
Chr. Hansen are by definition not a nonaudit ser-
vice in relation to 70% cap calculation.
6.6 Fees to statutory auditors
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DKK million Note 2022 2021
Non-cash items
Accrued interest income and interest costs 146 34
(Gain)/loss on financial assets, etc., net (248) 3
Depreciation, amortization and impairment losses 3.1, 3.2 1,485 1,416
Realized loss and allowances for doubtful trade receivables 15 (14)
(Gain)/loss on sale and disposal of assets (25) (92)
Unrealized foreign exchange (gain)/loss 70 73
Tax 2.7 870 779
Stock-based payment 6.2 127 78
Change in provisions (44) (26)
Divestment of a pharma-related royalty - (57)
Gain from 21
st
.BIO transaction (201) -
Gain on divestment of minority ownership in Albumedix (267) -
Profit/loss in associates 7 4
Non-cash items 1,935 2,198
6.7 Cash flow
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DKK million Note 2022 2021
Business acquisitions, divestments and purchases of financial
assets
Divestment of minority ownership in Albumedix 5.2 267 -
Acquisition of Microbiome Labs 3.5 - (761)
Acquisition of Synergia Life Sciences 3.5 (77) (870)
Cash flow from acquisitions, net 190 (1,631)
Additions of intangible assets 3.1 130 169
Purchase of intangible assets 130 169
Additions of property, plant and equipment 3.2 2,802 1,188
Non-cash additions of property, plant and equipment - (15)
Less additions to lease assets 3.3 (42) (102)
Purchase of property, plant and equipment 2,760 1,071
Undrawn committed credit facilities amounted to DKK 17,502 million at December 31, 2022 (2021:
DKK 3,785 million), all of which expire in 2023–2027. The increase mainly relates to a significant facility
related to the proposed combination of Novozymes and Chr. Hansen.
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The consolidated statement of cash flows,
which is compiled using the indirect method,
shows cash flows from operating, investing
and financing activities, and the Group’s cash
and cash equivalents at the beginning and
end of the year.
Cash flow from operating activities comprises
net profit adjusted for non-cash items, paid
financial items, corporate income tax paid
and change in working capital.
Cash flow from investing activities comprises
payments relating to the acquisition and sale
of companies and non-controlling interests,
intangible assets, and property, plant and
equipment.
Cash flow from financing activities comprises
proceeds from borrowings, repayment of
principal on interest-bearing debt, repayment
of lease liabilities, payment of dividends, pro-
ceeds from stock issues, and the sale of
treasury stock and other securities.
Cash and cash equivalents comprises cash at
bank and in hand less current bank loans due
on demand.
Accounting policies
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6.9 Group companies
No events of importance to the consolidated
financial statements have occurred after the
reporting date.
ISO 14001-certified sites. All major companies are ISO 9001 certified.
Production
Sales and marketing
Research and development
Holding companies, etc.
Activity
Percentage of
shares owned
Parent Company
Novozymes A/S, Denmark
Subsidiaries
Novozymes BioAg S.A., Argentina
100
Novozymes Australia Pty. Ltd.*, Australia
100
Novozymes Belgium BV*, Belgium
100
Novozymes Latin America Ltda.*, Brazil
100
Novozymes BioAg Productos Para Agricultura Ltda., Brazil
100
Novozymes BioAg Limited, Canada
100
Activity
Percentage of
shares owned
Novozymes Canada Limited, Canada
100
Novozymes (China) Biotechnology Co. Ltd., China
100
Novozymes (China) Investment Co. Ltd., China
100
Novozymes (Shenyang) Biologicals Co. Ltd., China
100
Suzhou Hongda Enzyme Co. Ltd., China
96
Novozymes OneHealth Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd., China
100
Novozymes Bioindustrial A/S*, Denmark
100
Novozymes Bioindustrial China A/S*, Denmark
100
Novozymes Biopharma DK A/S*, Denmark
100
Novozymes BioAg A/S*, Denmark
100
Novozymes France S.A.S.*, France
100
Novozymes Deutschland GmbH*, Germany
100
Novozymes Berlin GmbH, Germany
100
Novozymes Greece Single Member SA*, Greece
100
Novozymes Hong Kong Ltd., Hong Kong
100
Novozymes South Asia Pvt. Ltd., India
100
Riata Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd., India
60
Synergia Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.*, India
60
PT Novozymes Indonesia Biotechnology*, Indonesia
100
PrecisionBiotics Group Ltd.*, Ireland
100
Novozymes Italia S.r.l.*, Italy
100
Novozymes Japan Ltd.*, Japan
100
Novozymes Kenya Ltd.*, Kenya
100
Novozymes Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.*, Malaysia
100
6.8 Events after the reporting date
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Activity
Percentage of
shares owned
Novozymes Mexicana, S.A. de C.V.*, Mexico
100
Novozymes Mexico, S.A. de C.V., Mexico
100
Novozymes Nederland B.V.*, Netherlands
100
Novozymes RUS LLC*, Russia
100
Novozymes Singapore Pte. Ltd.*, Singapore
100
Novozymes South Africa (Pty) Ltd.*, South Africa
100
Novozymes Korea Limited*, South Korea
100
Novozymes Spain S.A.*, Spain
100
Novozymes Sweden AB*, Sweden
100
Novozymes Switzerland AG, Switzerland
100
Novozymes Switzerland Holding AG*, Switzerland
100
Novozymes (Thailand) Ltd.*, Thailand
100
Novozymes Enzim Dis Ticaret Ltd. Sirketi*, Turkey
100
Novozymes UK Ltd.*, U.K.
100
Novozymes BioAg, Inc., U.S.
100
Novozymes Biologicals, Inc., U.S.
100
Novozymes Blair, Inc., U.S.
100
Novozymes, Inc., U.S.
100
Physicians Exclusive LLC (d.b.a) Microbiome Labs, U.S.
100
Novozymes North America, Inc., U.S.
100
Novozymes US, Inc.*, U.S.
100
Activity
Percentage of
shares owned
Joint operations/associates
Grundejerforeningen Smørmosen*, Denmark
Grundejerforeningen Hallas Park*, Denmark
21
st
.BIO A/S*, Denmark 42.70
Microbiogen PTY Ltd.*, Australia 23.10
Tecnol s.r.l. in liqudiazione (formerly Beta Renewables S.p.A.)*, Italy 9.95
MagnaBioAnalytics LLC, U.S. 19.35
* Owned directly by Novozymes A/S.
6.9 Group companies 

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S
Note 7
 Climate change
 Energy
 Water
 Waste
 Environmental compliance
 
 









Environmental

Mandatory statement on Corporate social responsibility,
cf. section 99a in the Danish Financial Statements Act
The Notes on Environmental data and Social and Governance data
forms the reporting required by section 99a in the Danish Financial Act.
Topic 
 Our business p 19-25
Content of commitments, management approach, targets, data,
initiatives, and related progress on corporate social responsibility issues:
Climate and environment Notes on Environmental data
Social matters
Notes on 
Human rights
Note on 
Anti-corruption and bribery
Note on Business Ethics
The Novozymes Report 2022
GovernanceThe big picture
Novozymes A/S 138Notes




-

-




2
emissions








2














-

-

net-zero targets by SBTi.




-






2









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2

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



7.1 Climate change

 2022 2021
Natural gas 40 
 4 3
HCFCs 2 2
Scope 1 46 43
 1 1
Electricity 50 112
Steam 64 62
 115 175

ESG
161 218

 2022 2021
 115 175
 332 316

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Five-year operational emissions (CO
2-eqv.)
1,000 tonnes
Scope 1 Scope 2
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
161
437
330
234
218
Novozymes A/S 139Notes
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2
emissions comprise scope 1
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



-


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2
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
2
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


2
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





Accounting policies

7.1 Climate change 
-



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
-


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
transport sector potentially save 65 million
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2
emissions in 2022 by enabling the



-


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



GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 140Notes







textile applications.
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We manage energy in our operations through a
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
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
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our local communities.
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


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-


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
 2022 2021
Natural gas 762 717
Biogas 30 20
 39 29
 831 766
Electricity – conventional 506 
  
 56 77
 141 141
Steam  
  

ESG
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 66 76

7.2 Energy
Five-year energy consumption
4,831
4,574
4,475
4,699 4,840
1,000 GJ
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Renewable electricity sources 2022
(2021)
Wind power
42% (52%)
Solar
20% (25%)
Hydro
3% (4%)
Biomass
35% (19%)
Novozymes A/S 141Notes
-

other areas.




 state that the



-












-


-









Accounting policies

7.2 Energy 








-
-
ble electricity.










-
-


-
-

-




GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Water withdrawal by primary source
1,000 m
³
Drinking water Industrial waterSteam
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
8,205
7,845
7,998
8,538
8,720
Novozymes A/S 142Notes






-



-








-















-
















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  
  
Steam  

ESG
 

7.3 Water










m

-

-

-

our operational basins.







GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Wastewater by treatment method
1,000 m
³
2020
2019
2018
2021 2022
Novozymes-treated to external water recipient
Novozymes-treated to external treatment
Novozymes-treated to irrigation
Untreated to external treatment
6,766
6,306
6,147
6,471
6,610
Novozymes A/S 143Notes



-














-


Accounting policies

 2022 2021
  
  

ESG
 

7.3 Water 

-
eration the local context.
-
-


-








-



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-

-


-

-









GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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





-

cessing biosolutions enable our customers to
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

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
-








-

-
-
-







-










-





7.4 Waste



Biomass
-

-
-
tural activities.



-

-
tion.



-

 

 2022 2021 2022 2021
  463.5 53.1 550.5
 - 2.4 - 1.4

ESG
   
-
-


Total waste by disposal method 2022
(2021)
Used in agriculture
96.4% (96.5%)
Recycling
2.3% (1.9%)
Incineration with
energy recovery
0.5% (0.6%)
Landfill and incineration
without energy recovery
0.8% (1.0%)
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 145Notes

-

-






-

Accounting policies

7.4 Waste 















-



recover non-recyclable plastics.
Circular Packaging








-
-

into our packaging strategy.

 2022 2021
  

Incineration 2.2 2.1
 3.6 2.2
Recycling 11.4 6.5
  

Incineration 1.4 1.1
 0.2 0.1
Recycling 1.7 2.6
  

ESG
 
-

Non-biomass waste

-




or incineration.



-

-





GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 146Notes
-

-



-

-



receive.



to ensure environmental compliance are





our operations.


-
-

-

-


-


-






-

improvements to the air ventilation system to







-






Accounting policies

7.5 Environmental compliance
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 147Notes




-


















-



-



-
lenge ourselves to see not only the possibilities




-







-

-

-






-
-














-

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 148Notes




-




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



















-

-



-



-

-
-













-
mental sustainability.
Product safety


-


-

-






-

other external partners.
Hazardous substance management







-




-

-






GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S

 Labor practices & human rights
 
 
 Business ethics
 Customer engagement
 Community engagement
 Responsible sourcing



employees





Women in senior management



Mandatory statement on Corporate social responsibility,
cf. section 99a in the Danish Financial Statements Act
The Notes on Environmental data and Social and Governance data
forms the reporting required by section 99a in the Danish Financial Act.
Topic 
 Our business p 19-25
Content of commitments, management approach, targets, data,
initiatives, and related progress on corporate social responsibility issues:
Climate and environment
Notes on 
Social matters Notes on Social and Governance data
Human rights
Note on 
Anti-corruption and bribery
Note on Business Ethics
The Novozymes Report 2022
GovernanceThe big picture
Novozymes A/S 150Notes






-





-
-




-

-
-



legislation.






-











Principles. We publish an annual statement


Labor practices



in the labor market.







 2022 2021
 % 1.0 0.9
 % 2.1 3.4
 %  7.5
 %  


 % 1.7 1.2

process operators % 4.1 3.6
All employees
ESG
% 2.6 2.2

Average age years 41.9 42.0
Average seniority years 9.2 9.7
 No.  23




GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 151Notes

-

-






-



company.






-

Accounting policies


Human rights






















GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 152Notes

-


-


Our approach
We are committed to nurture a culture of diversity,
equity and inclusion. By 2030, we aim to achieve
gender balance across all professionals and in se-
nior management. This means that, we will strive
for a minimum of 45% women and 45% men across
all professionals and in senior management. To
deliver on our long-term ambition, we work with
milestone targets. In 2022, we concluded our non-
financial milestone target of Nurture Diversity
Index and launched a new milestone target for
2025. We aim to achieve a minimum 35% women in
senior management and of 45% women across all
professionals by 2025.



-














-
-

being.







men in 2021.













-




-







hygiene.





organization.


 2022
2021
Women Men Women Men
In senior management
ESG
% 33 67 34 66
In management % 40 60 39 61
 % 45 55 44 56
 % 43 57 41 59
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 153Notes






-
tions.














-



Accounting policies




-












external speakers to give talks to our employees
-
-












-

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 154Notes







-


-

-

-








employee survey serves as an important tool to






-


-
-










-



-


-


-

employees manage these changes through clear

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-
-
-




 2022 2021
 17 16
 - -
 - 1
 3 -
 20 17
 2022 2021
 No. 564 657

ESG
Per million
 1.7 1.5

-




Well-being







GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 155Notes



 2022 2021
 - -
 1 2
 - -
 - -
 1 2
 2022 2021
 No. - -

ESG
Per million
 0.1 0.2
 2022 2021
Average training cost spent per employee   
 % 0.7 0.6
-

-


better.










rotations.









-

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











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
-








-
-
ers at Novozymes.





Accounting policies
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 156Notes

-


operations.
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



position statements. We promote a strong com-




-








ethical business practices.
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






any concerns through the relevant grievance

annual compliance training in business integrity




-


We have a Corporate Business Integrity
-
ness integrity matters across Novozymes.
-



-

-



-
ness integrity violations. Novozymes has a global



-
-


business integrity cases are thoroughly investi-
-







seek to ensure that our commercial partners con-


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











-







in 2022.
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Reporting channels for
potential fraud 2022
(2021)
Whistleblower
25% (35%)
Internal tip-off
55% (53%)
External tip-off
20% (12%)
40
(49)
Investigation outcome for whistleblows and
in-/external tip-offs 2022
(2021)
Substantiated
38% (41%)
Not substantiated
45% (39%)
Other*
17% (20%)
*
Not fraud investigations.
40
(49)
Novozymes A/S 157Notes



-
-

-

-
-
tive positions.





company in the Novozymes Group has vio-





Accounting policies







internal grievance channels.





corruption cases.




throughout 2023-2024.





GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 158Notes




-
ships are material to our business. We seek to

-
tions.





-
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-



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
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


We also aim to bring value through our online ser-
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





-



-
-
tives in a transparent manner.
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



-

arise.








Accounting policies
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


that our customers still strongly value the con-

-
-
lenging business environment in 2022.
-
-
-
tions.
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




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GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
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cally in programs that create value to society. We
inspire each other to make change happen to
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employees to live more sustainably.
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ship teams.
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
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
-

-

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
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




-


Helping to educate the next generation


-


-









Empowering employees to live more sustainably

our campuses to encourage more employees to








GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 160Notes



-




-
-










-

-

chain.



-

-
-
-



grabbing.









-




















-




chain.














Human Rights.
-
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tric vehicle charging stations to promote cleaner
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Novozymes A/S 161Statements
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
The Board of Directors and the Executive
Management have today considered and approved
the Annual Report of Novozymes A/S for the
financial year January 1 – December 31, 2022.
The Consolidated Financial Statements have
been prepared in accordance with International
Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the
EU and further requirements in the Danish
Financial Statements Act, and the Parent
Company Financial Statements have been pre-
pared in accordance with the Danish Financial
Statements Act. Management’s Review has been
prepared in accordance with the Danish Financial
Statements Act.
In our opinion, the accounting policies used are
appropriate, and the Group’s internal controls
relevant to preparation and presentation of the
Annual Report are adequate. The Consolidated
Financial Statements and the Parent Company
Financial Statements give a true and fair view of
the financial position at December 31, 2022 of
the Group and the Parent Company and of the
results of the Group and the Parent Company
operations and consolidated cash flows for the
financial year January 1 – December 31, 2022.
In our opinion, Management’s Review includes a
true and fair account of the development in the
operations and financial circumstances of the
Group and the Parent Company, of the results for
the year, and of the financial position of the Group
and the Parent Company as well as a description of
the most significant risks and elements of uncer-
tainty facing the Group and the Parent Company.
Novozymes’ Consolidated environmental data
and the Consolidated social and governance data
and the related notes have been prepared in
accordance with the reporting principles of mate-
riality, inclusivity, responsiveness and the
accounting policies. In our opinion, they give a
true and fair view of the organisation’s environ-
mental, social and governance performance in
accordance with these principles.
In our opinion, the Annual Report of Novozymes
A/S for the financial year January 1 - December
31, 2022 identified as NOVOZYMES-2022-12-
31-en.zip has in all material respects been pre-
pared in compliance with the ESEF Regulation.
We recommend that the Annual Report be
adopted at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting.
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Chair
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Vice Chair
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The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 162Statements
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To the shareholders of Novozymes A/S
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Our opinion
In our opinion, the Consolidated Financial
Statements give a true and fair view of the
Group’s financial position at December 31, 2022
and of the results of the Group’s operations and
cash flows for the financial year January 1 to
December 31, 2022 in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the EU and further requirements in
the Danish Financial Statements Act.
Moreover, in our opinion, the Parent Company
Financial Statements give a true and fair view of
the Parent Company’s financial position at
December 31, 2022 and of the results of the
Parent Company’s operations for the financial
year January 1 to December 31, 2022 in accord-
ance with the Danish Financial Statements Act.
In our opinion, the Consolidated environmental
data and the Consolidated social and governance
data for the financial year January 1 to
December 31, 2022 are prepared in accordance
with the accounting policies for the Consolidated
environmental data and the Consolidated social
and governance data.
Our opinions are consistent with our Auditor’s
Long-form Report to the Audit Committee and
the Board of Directors.
What we have audited
The Consolidated Financial Statements of
Novozymes A/S, pages 64-72 and 77-136 for the
financial year January 1 to December 31, 2022
comprise the consolidated income statement
and statement of comprehensive income, the
consolidated balance sheet, the consolidated
statement of equity, the consolidated cash flow
statement and the notes, including significant
accounting policies.
The Parent Company Financial Statements of
Novozymes A/S, pages 167-180 for the financial
year January 1 to December 31, 2022 comprise
the income statement, the balance sheet, the
statement of equity and the notes, including sig-
nificant accounting policies.
These are collectively referred to as the
“Financial Statements”.
The Consolidated environmental data and the
Consolidated social and governance data of
Novozymes A/S, pages 73-76 and 137-160 for
the financial year January 1 to December 31,
2022 comprise the environmental performance
and consolidated data, the social and govern-
ance performance and consolidated data and the
related notes, including significant accounting
policies.
These are collectively referred to as the
“Environmental, Social and Governance Data.”
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with
International Standards on Auditing (ISAs) and
the additional requirements applicable in
Denmark. Our responsibilities under those stand-
ards and requirements are further described in
the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the
Financial Statements and the Environmental,
Social and Governance Data section of our
report.
We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide
a basis for our opinion.
Independence
We are independent of the Group in accordance
with the International Ethics Standards Board for
Accountants’ International Code of Ethics for
Professional Accountants (IESBA Code) and the
additional ethical requirements applicable in
Denmark. We have also fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance with these require-
ments and the IESBA Code.
To the best of our knowledge and belief, prohib-
ited non-audit services referred to in Article 5(1)
of Regulation (EU) No 537/2014 were not pro-
vided.
Appointment
We were appointed as auditors of Novozymes
A/S for the first time after the initial public offer-
ing on March 21, 2001. We have been reap-
pointed annually by shareholder resolution for a
total period of uninterrupted engagement of 22
years, including the financial year 2022.
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Key audit matters
Key audit matters are those matters that, in our
professional judgment, were of most significance
in our audit of the Financial Statements for 2022.
These matters were addressed in the context of
our audit of the Financial Statements as a whole,
and in forming our opinion thereon, and we do
not provide a separate opinion on these matters.
Key audit matter How our audit addressed the key audit matter
Revenue recognition
Novozymes has entered into various sales agree-
ments that are subject to interpretation, which
increases the inherent complexity of revenue recog-
nition. Additionally, the volume of transactions and
geographical spread of the Group’s operations
increase complexity, including in respect of occur-
rence and timing of revenue.
We focus on this area because of the significance to
the Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as
the inherent complexity in both revenue recognition
and individual sales agreements including different
terms therein.
Refer to Note 2.2 to the Consolidated Financial
Statements.
We considered the appropriateness of the Group’s accounting policies for revenue
recognition and assessed compliance with applicable financial reporting stand-
ards.
We updated our understanding of relevant controls, including Group controlling
procedures and IT systems, and business processes regarding the revenue recogni-
tion. For the controls, we assessed whether they were designed and implemented
to effectively address the risk of material information.
We tested relevant controls, including monitoring controls, implemented to ensure
the occurrence and timing of revenue recognised.
We discussed the judgements related to the recognition and classification of reve-
nue with Management.
We performed substantive procedures regarding returns, delivery terms and
rebates in order to assess the principles applied for occurrence and timing of reve-
nue.
We applied data analysis in our testing of revenue transactions in order to identify
and test transactions outside the ordinary transaction flow.
Finally, we assessed the adequacy of disclosures relating to revenue recognition.
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Statement on Management’s Review
Management is responsible for Management’s
Review, pages 3-63 and 181-182.
Our opinion on the Financial Statements and on
the Environmental, Social and Governance Data
does not cover Management’s Review, and we do
not express any form of assurance conclusion
thereon.
In connection with our audit of the Financial
Statements, our responsibility is to read
Management’s Review and, in doing so, consider
whether Management’s Review is materially
inconsistent with the Financial Statements or our
knowledge obtained in the audit, or otherwise
appears to be materially misstated.
Moreover, we considered whether Management’s
Review includes the disclosures required by the
Danish Financial Statements Act.
Based on the work we have performed, in our
view, Management’s Review is in accordance with
the Consolidated Financial Statements, the
Parent Company Financial Statements and the
Environmental, Social and Governance Data and
has been prepared in accordance with the
requirements of the Danish Financial Statements
Act. We did not identify any material misstate-
ment in Management’s Review.
Management’s responsibilities for the Financial
Statements and the Environmental, Social and
Governance Data
Management is responsible for the preparation
of consolidated financial statements that give a
true and fair view in accordance with
International Financial Reporting Standards as
adopted by the EU and further requirements in
the Danish Financial Statements Act and for the
preparation of parent company financial state-
ments that give a true and fair view in accord-
ance with the Danish Financial Statements Act,
and for such internal control as Management
determines is necessary to enable the prepara-
tion of financial statements that are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or
error.
Furthermore, Management is responsible for pre-
paring the Environmental, Social and Governance
Data in accordance with the accounting policies
for the Environmental, Social and Governance
Data, and for such internal control as
Management determines is necessary to enable
the preparation of Environmental, Social and
Governance Data that are free from material mis-
statement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the Financial Statements,
Management is responsible for assessing the
Group’s and the Parent Company’s ability to con-
tinue as a going concern, disclosing, as applica-
ble, matters related to going concern and using
the going concern basis of accounting unless
Management either intends to liquidate the
Group or the Parent Company or to cease opera-
tions, or has no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the
Financial Statements and the Environmental,
Social and Governance Data
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assur-
ance about whether the Financial Statements
and the Environmental, Social and Governance
Data as a whole are free from material misstate-
ment, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue
an auditor’s report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assur-
ance, but is not a guarantee that an audit con-
ducted in accordance with ISAs and the addi-
tional requirements applicable in Denmark will
always detect a material misstatement when it
exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually
or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be
expected to influence the economic decisions of
users taken on the basis of these Financial
Statements and the Environmental, Social and
Governance Data.
As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs and
the additional requirements applicable in
Denmark, we exercise professional judgment and
maintain professional skepticism throughout the
audit. We also:
• Identify and assess the risks of material mis-
statement of the Financial Statements and
the Environmental, Social and Governance
Data, whether due to fraud or error, design
and perform audit procedures responsive to
those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis
for our opinion. The risk of not detecting a
material misstatement resulting from fraud is
higher than for one resulting from error, as
fraud may involve collusion, forgery, inten-
tional omissions, misrepresentations, or the
override of internal control.
• Obtain an understanding of internal control
relevant to the audit in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the cir-
cumstances, but not for the purpose of
expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of
the Group’s and the Parent Company’s inter-
nal control.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting
policies used and the reasonableness of
accounting estimates and related disclosures
made by Management.
• Conclude on the appropriateness of
Management’s use of the going concern basis
of accounting and based on the audit evi-
dence obtained, whether a material uncer-
tainty exists related to events or conditions
that may cast significant doubt on the
Group’s and the Parent Company’s ability to
continue as a going concern. If we conclude
that a material uncertainty exists, we are
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required to draw attention in our auditor’s
report to the related disclosures in the
Financial Statements or, if such disclosures
are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our
conclusions are based on the audit evidence
obtained up to the date of our auditor’s
report. However, future events or conditions
may cause the Group or the Parent Company
to cease to continue as a going concern.
• Evaluate the overall presentation, structure
and content of the Financial Statements,
including the disclosures, and whether the
Financial Statements represent the underly-
ing transactions and events in a manner that
gives a true and fair view.
• Obtain sufficient appropriate audit evidence
regarding the financial information, environ-
mental, social and governance data of the
entities or business activities within the
Group to express an opinion on the
Consolidated Financial Statements and the
Environmental, Social and Governance Data.
We are responsible for the direction, supervi-
sion and performance of the group audit. We
remain solely responsible for our audit opinion.
We communicate with those charged with gov-
ernance regarding, among other matters, the
planned scope and timing of the audit and signif-
icant audit findings, including any significant
deficiencies in internal control that we identify
during our audit.
We also provide those charged with governance
with a statement that we have complied with rel-
evant ethical requirements regarding independ-
ence, and to communicate with them all relation-
ships and other matters that may reasonably be
thought to bear on our independence and, where
applicable, actions taken to eliminate threats or
safeguards applied.
From the matters communicated with those
charged with governance, we determine those
matters that were of most significance in the
audit of the Financial Statements of the current
period and are therefore the key audit matters.
We describe these matters in our auditor’s report
unless law or regulation precludes public disclo-
sure about the matter.
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Novozymes A/S 166Statements
Report on compliance
with the ESEF Regulation
As part of our audit of the Financial Statements
we performed procedures to express an opinion
on whether the annual report of Novozymes A/S
for the financial year January 1 to December 31,
2022 with the filename NOVOZYMES-2022-12-
31-en.zip is prepared, in all material respects, in
compliance with the Commission Delegated
Regulation (EU) 2019/815 on the European Single
Electronic Format (the “ESEF Regulation”) which
includes requirements related to the preparation
of the annual report in XHTML format and iXBRL
tagging of the Consolidated Financial Statements
including notes.
Management is responsible for preparing an
annual report that complies with the ESEF
Regulation. This responsibility includes:
• The preparing of the annual report in XHTML
format;
• The selection and application of appropriate
iXBRL tags, including extensions to the ESEF
taxonomy and the anchoring thereof to ele-
ments in the taxonomy, for all financial infor-
mation required to be tagged using judgment
where necessary;
• Ensuring consistency between iXBRL tagged
data and the Consolidated Financial
Statements presented in human-readable for-
mat; and
• For such internal control as Management
determines necessary to enable the prepara-
tion of an annual report that is compliant
with the ESEF Regulation.
Our responsibility is to obtain reasonable assur-
ance on whether the annual report is prepared,
in all material respects, in compliance with the
ESEF Regulation based on the evidence we have
obtained, and to issue a report that includes our
opinion. The nature, timing and extent of proce-
dures selected depend on the auditor’s judg-
ment, including the assessment of the risks of
material departures from the requirements set
out in the ESEF Regulation, whether due to fraud
or error. The procedures include:
Testing whether the annual report is prepared in
XHTML format;
• Obtaining an understanding of the company’s
iXBRL tagging process and of internal control
over the tagging process;
• Evaluating the completeness of the iXBRL
tagging of the Consolidated Financial
Statements including notes;
• Evaluating the appropriateness of the compa-
ny’s use of iXBRL elements selected from the
ESEF taxonomy and the creation of extension
elements where no suitable element in the
ESEF taxonomy has been identified;
• Evaluating the use of anchoring of extension
elements to elements in the ESEF taxonomy;
and
• Reconciling the iXBRL tagged data with the
audited Consolidated Financial Statements.
In our opinion, the annual report of Novozymes
A/S for the financial year January 1 to December
31, 2022 with the file name NOVOZYMES-2022-
12-31-en.zip is prepared, in all material respects,
in compliance with the ESEF Regulation.


Statsautoriseret Revisionspartnerselskab
CVR No 3377 1231


mne23331



GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S

Income statement
Balance sheet

 
 Accounting policies
 
 Revenue
 Employee costs
 
 
 
 Intangible assets
 
 Leases
 
 Investments in associates
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 


GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 168

 Note 2022 2021
Revenue 2.1  
  
  
  
  
  
 2.3  
  
 2.4  
 3.5  
Financial income 4.1 260 165
Financial costs 4.1  
  
Tax  
  

  
  
4.4  
 6.00 5.50

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 169

 Note  
Intangible assets 3.1  
 3.2  
 3.4  
Investments in associates 3.5 223 29
 3.6 15 9
 302 311
  
  
 293 
Work in progress 620 494
 931 
  
  
  292
Tax receivables 66 47
 3.6 415 209
  
 213 230
  
  

 Note  
Common stock 562 564
Treasury stock  
 260 
  
  
  
  
 3.7 650 
  264 
 914 711
Lease liabilities 130 
  
 - 332
  
Lease liabilities 47 46
  
  656
 3.9  
 599 657
  
  
  

GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 170






Revaluation








Retained


dividend Total
 564   238    
   
 564  - 238    
 

 22  -
  
 27  -
   -
  
 164 164
  441  -
 113 113
 21 21

B/S
562  - 260 81   
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 171
1.1 Accounting policies
Note section 1









-




-


-




-
-
-







-

-
ment losses.
-






-

-







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
-


-


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-


-



-







contributions to the investment in the respective
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

-
-


Share purchase liabilities are obligations to
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

value through the income statement.
Dividend
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
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 172
2.1 Revenue
2.2 Employee costs
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Note section 2
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
 211 204
  
North America  
Latin America  796
  
Revenue
I/S
 

 2022 2021
  
 - 240
 - 60
 42 20

I/S
 
 2022 2021
  
 267 -

I/S
 
 2022 2021
  
 196 
 23 19
  160
  
  
-



GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 173
3.1 Intangible assets
Note section 3






velopment costs.
2022 2021
 









 Total Total
    112  
 - - 21 102 123 
 - -   - -
   919 136  
     
     
Impairment losses - - - - 
     

B/S
  199 136  
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 174






-










2022 2021

Land and








under
 Total Total
      
  22 54 513 627 453
    -  
 42    - -
    608  
     
     
Impairment losses - - - - 
 145 20 19  146
     

B/S
  514 608  

Note section 3
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 175
 2022 2021
  46
  92
 43 
 168 206


 2022 2021

Less than 1 year 47 46
 61 92
More than 5 years 71 
 179 218
 2022 2021

Interest on lease liabilities 4 4

 9 10
 6 6
 30 27
 45 43
3.3 Leases
Note section 3
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 176
 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 267
 

B/S

 2022
 
 201
 329
 
 
 

B/S
223




Note section 3




company.
 2022 2021
 206 115
 142 75
  
 430 218

Non-current
B/S
15 9
Current
B/S
415 209
 430 218

3.5 Investments in associates
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 177

 
 2022 2021 2022 2021
Intangible assets - -  
 - -  
Inventories - -  
Stock options 51  - -
 - -  
51 188  
   51 

B/S
- -  
 2022 2021
  
 21 35
  
  174

B/S
 
Note section 3

-

Group.


Labs.


Microbiome Labs.





-
-
-

-

-
-
-




GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 178
Note section 4

 2022 2021
 23 22
 223 62
 14 

I/S
260 165
  
  

I/S
 
 2022 2021
  
4.1 Financial income


-
-





 2022 2021

  
  
  





-


GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 179
Note section 5

 2022 2021

Sales - 1
 396 

Sales 113 
Purchases  
The NNIT Group
Purchases  

Sales 114 

Purchases  -
Royalty income 6 -
Royalty expenses  -

Purchases  

Purchases  

 2022 2021

Receivables 10 10
Payables  
The NNIT Group
Payables  

Receivables 20 5

Receivables 6 -
Payables  -

Payables  

Receivables 5 -















-
-





GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S Financial statements for Novozymes A/S 180


 2022 2021
 6 6
 - -
 2 2
 10 -
 18 8
-


-


-


Note section 5
 5.4 Contingent liabilities

 2022 2021

 343 344
 546 176

-



-





in Note 3.2.

-



statements concerning non-controlling interests.
-




GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 181
Glossary 









revenue.







amortization.

















assets.


-
ing liabilities.

-















interest-bearing current assets.







-





rate.



















GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 182
Glossary 








capital.



Chr. Hansen.


-






-
-
lency basis in this report.

Climate neutral or net-zero emissions are

greenhouse gases to the atmosphere are bal-
-



The International Panel on Climate Change


the climate system.

-




Gender balance



Scope 3








-








energy recovery.
GovernanceThe big picture
The Novozymes Report 2022
Novozymes A/S 183About the Report
About the Report


Editor in chief



Finance








Neha Ganesh


Taís Pinheiro









Fokus Translations

Rethink Consultancy




Financial Supervisory Authority.

-

Governance.



The Novozymes Report.


-


-



 in the report









-
lar meaning.



-


-

-

-



-
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