Novo Nordisk A/S 2008 AR2
The report highlights Novo Nordisk's financial, social, and environmental performance for the fiscal year 2008. The company achieved a 12% sales growth in local currencies and a 38% increase in operating profit, driven by its diabetes care and biopharmaceuticals segments. On the environmental front, Novo Nordisk reduced its absolute CO2 emissions by 9% compared to 2007, marking the first decline towards its 2014 reduction target. Socially, the company launched the 'Changing the Future for Children with Diabetes' programme to provide free insulin to 10,000 children in the world's poorest countries. Additionally, employee engagement remained high with a score of 4.2 out of 5.
Company: Novo Nordisk A/S
Sector: Manufacturing
Country: Denmark
Year: 2008
Type: AR2
Pages: 124
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Novo Nordisk A/S
Annual Report
The report highlights Novo Nordisk's financial, social, and environmental performance for the fiscal year 2008. The company achieved a 12% sales growth in local currencies and a 38% increase in operating profit, driven by its diabetes care and biopharmaceuticals segments. On the environmental front, Novo Nordisk reduced its absolute CO2 emissions by 9% compared to 2007, marking the first decline towards its 2014 reduction target. Socially, the company launched the 'Changing the Future for Children with Diabetes' programme to provide free insulin to 10,000 children in the world's poorest countries. Additionally, employee engagement remained high with a score of 4.2 out of 5.
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Report Year
2008
Reporting Period
Jan 1, 2008 - Dec 31, 2008
Fiscal Year
2008
Published
Feb 1, 2009
Type
Annual Report with Sustainability Disclosures
Language
English
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