Novidon’s contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals

SDG12 is about reducing our ecological footprint by changing the way we produce and consume goods and resources. Novidon contributes to a circular agri-food system: valorising 1 ton sidestream starch contributes to the maximal use of 20 ton potatoes with zero waste.
Novidon is the largest purchaser of side-stream starch in the potato industry in Europe. We generate more value from sidestream potato starch by producing new products and applications, such as <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.novidon.com/en-us/product-finder/adhesives/" target="_blank">sustainable adhesives</a>. In this way resources are maximum used, waste is avoided and we contribute to a <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.novidon.com/en-us/sustainability/the-circular-approach/" target="_blank">circular agri-food system</a>.

SDG13 is about reducing global warming which is causing long-lasting changes to the world we live in. Novidon’s products have a lower carbon footprint: using 1000 ton Novidon starch saves 630 ton CO2 compared to conventional potato starch Novidon generates more value from sidestream potato starch. We produce native and modified potato starch with a lower carbon footprint, compared to starch alternatives that are traditionally processed from the whole potato.

SDG 2 is about having enough food to feed the entire world population.  Novidon’s products are based on wet co-products, all land used for crop cultivation is allocated to the food products: using 1000 ton Novidon starch saves 100 ha land. Novidon produces native and modified starch for various applications from <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.novidon.com/en-us/product-finder/adhesives/novinexx-p130-paper-bag-glue/" target="_blank">biodegradable paper bag glue</a> to <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.novidon.com/en-us/product-finder/oil-gas-mining/" target="_blank">drilling fluids</a> for the oil industry. Our products are based on co-products and rather than potato starch that is processed in a traditional way from the whole potato. More land stays available this way for growing crops to feed the entire world population.

SDG 6 is about sustainable water management to reduce water scarcity. Novidon realizes up to 50% water savings for our suppliers. Because Novidon products are based on co-products, no water is used for growing potatoes, which results in major water savings. Sidestream starch recovery enables the potato industry also to reuse their process water as well. Clean process water is released and returned to the potato production process. This results in up to 50% water saving.

SDG 8 is about sustainable economic growth, higher levels of productivity and technological innovation. Novidon provides a safe and secure working environment and realizes economic growth.
Novidon ensures that employees have good work conditions and can work in a safe and healthy operational environment in all our factories and offices. Novidon encourages people’s entrepreneurship and realizes full productive employment. In this way, we create decent work and economic growth for us and our stakeholders. Read more about <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.novidon.com/en-us/about-us/career/" target="_blank">working at Novidon</a> and possible career opportunities.

Disclaimer All calculated figures are based on the Life Cycle Assessment of side stream potato starch, conducted by Bonk Consultants. LCA is based on International ISO guidelines 14040 and 14044. The calculation is based on zero impact for the wet co-products based on the LEAP guidelines and fully supported by the Agri-footprint database.

Nicole Timmerman

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Novidon's contributes to the Sustainable Development Goals by generating more value from sidestream potato starch. We specific contribute to SDG12, SDG 13, SDG 2, SDG 6, SDG 8.

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