World Wildlife Fund, Novozymes: Industrial Biotechnology on the Way to a Green Economy

...Industrial biotechnology is one such sector. Even though the sector is still in it’s infancy, it globally avoids the creation of 33 million tonnes of CO2 each year through various applications, without taking ethanol use into consideration, whilst globally emitting 2 million tonnes of CO2.

With this report, WWF sets out to explore the magnitude and nature of this sector in our search for pathways toward a green economy and a sustainable future. The potential is enormous, but the uncertainties and pitfalls are many. The courage, vision and drive of the world’s politicians, investors and business leaders will ultimately determine whether we realize this potential.

The path toward a green economy will not be easy, but we must be mindful of where we are likely to end up if we continue on our current path. With this in mind, it is clear that there is no alternative to explore these innovative pathways. Download Report