Cermaq
Cermaq, officially known as Cermaq Group AS, is a leading global player in the aquaculture industry, headquartered in Norway. Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Norway, Canada, and Chile, focusing on sustainable salmon farming and fish feed production. Cermaq is renowned for its commitment to responsible aquaculture practices, offering high-quality products such as Atlantic salmon and innovative feed solutions. The company’s emphasis on sustainability and traceability sets it apart in a competitive market, ensuring that its products meet the highest environmental and quality standards. With a robust market position, Cermaq has achieved notable milestones, including certifications for sustainable practices and recognition for its contributions to the aquaculture sector. As a trusted name in the industry, Cermaq continues to lead the way in promoting sustainable seafood production.
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Cermaq's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Cermaq Group AS reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 57,448,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 28,093,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 631,808,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to transparency in their carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Cermaq has set an ambitious target to reduce absolute greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target encompasses all three scopes of emissions, including biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks. The company aims to align its reduction efforts with the science-based targets necessary to limit global warming to well below 2°C. Historically, Cermaq's emissions have varied, with significant figures reported in previous years, such as 74,164,000 kg CO2e in 2019 and 70,545,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company is actively working towards achieving its reduction goals while maintaining its position in the food production sector, specifically in animal source food production. Overall, Cermaq's commitment to reducing its carbon emissions demonstrates a proactive approach to addressing climate change and contributing to a more sustainable future.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 69,042,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 12,767,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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Cermaq is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
