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Salmar

Salmar ASA, a leading player in the aquaculture industry, is headquartered in Norway and operates extensively in the North Atlantic region. Founded in 1991, the company has established itself as a significant force in salmon farming, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative technologies. Salmar is renowned for its high-quality salmon products, which are distinguished by their superior taste and freshness, appealing to both domestic and international markets. With a commitment to sustainability, Salmar has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in fish welfare and environmental stewardship. The company’s strategic position in the market is underscored by its robust production capacity and a strong emphasis on responsible aquaculture. Salmar continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in seafood production.

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41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Fishing industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

13

Industry Benchmark

Salmar's score of 41 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Salmar's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, SalMar ASA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,202,357,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from Scope 3 emissions, which accounted for about 1,173,180,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which include purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel. SalMar's emissions data highlights a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure that their reduction targets are consistent with the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company is also committed to no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These initiatives reflect SalMar's dedication to sustainability and reducing its carbon footprint in the aquaculture sector.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
2,522,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
12,877,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Salmar's primary industry is Fish and other fishing products; services incidental of fishing (05), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Salmar is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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