Danisco Wins Top Honor for Corporate Social Responsibility Reporting
Leading European Institute recognizes Danisco A/S as winner of the Best CSR report of a company listed on NASDAQ OMX Copenhagen A/S (C20)
Copenhagen, Denmark (PRWEB) December 8, 2010
The 2009/10 Danisco CSR report entitled “Ingredients for Sustainability” was recognized today by The Institute of State Authorized Public Accountants in Denmark (FSR) with its top award, citing the report’s focus on a systematic and holistic CSR approach to drive performance and leadership globally.
“We are extremely positive and humbled by this designation,” explained DaniscoCEO Tom Knutzen. “This award provides recognition for the extensive work we have undertaken to embed sustainability and social responsibility into our business and value chain.”
The award, led by FSR and the Danish Commerce and Companies Agency, was offered for the 16th time to spread awareness of CSR in the Danish community and to motivate and inspire a greater focus on civic responsibility. The importance of the award was further highlighted in 2009 with the adoption of new legislation requiring that the top 1,000 Danish companies disclose material CSR impacts and strategies in their financial reporting.
To determine the nominees, FSR has developed an expert panel comprised of highly qualified certified public accountants and consultants with strong working knowledge of CSR and CSR reporting. The nominees are then judged by an independent panel of business representatives, business organizations, educational institutions and government authorities. This year, three awards were given based on company size and one special award was given for the best CO2 accounting.
“The fact that we have been recognized by FSR demonstrates our strong commitment to embedding sustainability throughout our organization and to communicating our programs and philosophies to a wider audience,” said Jeffrey Hogue, Vice President, Sustainability. “This year we took a fresh approach to our annual sustainability report, now in its ninth year, and focused on materiality, stakeholder engagement and our global sustainability context. We plan to build upon this achievement by further exploring sustainability opportunities for ourselves and our customers as we work to bring innovative solutions to a growing world.”
In addition to its leadership in Europe, Danisco is also a sustainability innovator in the U. S. The company’s California-based industrial and environmental biotechnology division, Genencor, is a pioneer in sustainable enzyme technology. Genencor improves process and product performance for a variety of industries. In collaboration with customers, technology leaders and other stakeholders, Genencor supplies competitive, biobased solutions, which create value throughout the supply chain – from renewable raw material to finished product.
About Danisco
With a rich and innovative portfolio, Danisco is a world leader in food ingredients, enzymes and bio-based solutions. Using nature’s own materials, science and the knowledge of our 6,800 people, we design and deliver bio-based ingredients that meet market demand for healthier and safer products. Danisco’s ingredients are used globally in a wide range of industries – from bakery, dairy and beverages to animal feed, laundry detergents and bioethanol – to enable functional, economic and sustainable solutions. Headquartered in Denmark and operating from more than 80 locations, Danisco’s key focus is to become our customers’ First choice and a truly market-driven global business. Find out more at http://www. danisco. com.
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