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For example, Novo Nordisk realized that shipping products generates a lot of CO2 waste so Novo Nordisk decided to switch to shipping by sea.
"Air shipping is a major driver of environmental pollution as it produces 75 percent of the total CO2 emissions in product distribution. By switching to shipping methods by sea, Novo Nordisk Indonesia contributes to reducing the company's carbon footprint and is thus one step ahead in achieving zero environmental impact, " said Rasmus Hansen as Finance & Operations Director of Novo Nordisk Indonesia.
In addition, the company also hold a “Plastic Funtastic” campaign which is part of Novo Nordisk's TakeAction activities and is a voluntary program involving Novo Nordisk's global employees to drive changes in the health, social and environmental fields.
Therefore, Novo Nordisk has joined the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Carbon Disclosure Project or CDP, a non-profit organization.
"This will help investors, businesses, cities, governments and regions monitor and manage environmental impacts), RE100 (a global organization that brings together businesses around the world and is committed to implementing 100 percent renewable electricity)." he said.
"And CE100 (a global platform for bringing together leading companies, innovators and regions to accelerate the transition to a circular economy)," he added.
