Universum Communications
Universum Communications conducts an annual survey among students asking about expectations and considerations regarding their future employer. 1,807 business, science and engineering students from 13 business schools, universities and other graduate schools across Denmark participated in this survey. There are several findings in the survey, and here is one important one: Since the 2001 survey the knowledge of Novozymes increased considerable. Thus, in 2001 only 47% of the engineering and science students were familiar with Novozymes. In 2002 this percentage increased to 69%.
Recognition for Novozymes Biologicals
On May 2 Novozymes Biologicals was recognised as the "High Tech Corporation of the Year", one of the five awards given at the New Century Technology Council's annual awards presentation and banquet. The awards recognise Western Virginia's top technology innovators. The New Century Technology Council is a non-profit organisation with over 200 members, started by the state government of Virginia to stimulate and guide the development of high-technology businesses in the area.
Novo Group wins European award for "best sustainability report" of the year - again!
On April 30 Novozymes and Novo Nordisk received first prize for best sustainability report in 2000. Our "Values in a Global Context" was chosen among a group of nine reports from European companies, including Volvo and The Co-operative Bank.
Novozymes Latin America - health and safety award
In November Novozymes Latin America was awarded with a significant national premium in South America. Selected among the Brazilian 200 top companies, Novozymes Latin America was honoured with the highest
national award within the area of health and safety.
Best Unilever supplier in Brazil
October 19: every year - for the last ten years or more - Unilever in Latin America (Brazil) stages one of the most important social and professional events within the nation's industrial sector, "Fornecedores 2000." An event almost on a par with the Oscars.
Miscellaneous in 2002
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Best investor relations function - from the Danish business magazine "Berlingske Tidendes Nyhedsmagasin".
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No 1 Best corporate website 2002, by Danish business paper "Borsen" (a survey conducted by Intellecta Corporate).
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Best company website 2002 - by Danish business magazine "Berlingskes Nyhedsmagasin".
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No 2 Best corporate Image 2002 - by Danish business magazine "Berlingskes Nyhedsmagasin".
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No 3 Best corporate brands 2002 - by Danish magazine "Borsens Nyhedsmagasin" (a survey conducted by Intellecta Corporate).
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Top 5 website - among top five of educational websites chosen by Biomat.net (Biomaterials Network) 2001.
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No 8 Best company website in Scandinavia 2002 - from Danish business newspaper "Borsen". A survey made by Halvorsen og Halvorsen, Denmark.