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Arnarlax

Arnarlax, officially known as Arnarlax ehf, is a leading aquaculture company headquartered in Iceland (NO). Founded in 2012, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the seafood industry, particularly in the farming of high-quality Atlantic salmon. With operations primarily in the pristine waters of the Westfjords, Arnarlax is committed to sustainable practices that ensure the health of both the fish and the environment. The company’s core offerings include premium salmon products, renowned for their exceptional taste and quality. Arnarlax stands out in the market due to its innovative farming techniques and dedication to sustainability, which have garnered recognition within the industry. As a result, Arnarlax has achieved a strong market position, contributing significantly to Iceland's reputation as a source of top-tier seafood.

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44

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Fish Product Manufacturing 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.

18

Industry Benchmark

Arnarlax's score of 44 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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Arnarlax's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Arnarlax reported total carbon emissions of approximately 62,000,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 2,200,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, while Scope 2 emissions were reported as zero. The majority of their emissions, about 60,000,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses various categories such as purchased goods and services (41,129,000 kg CO2e) and upstream transportation and distribution (18,157,000 kg CO2e). Despite the significant emissions, there are currently no disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Arnarlax. The company has not outlined any specific initiatives aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. The absence of reduction commitments may reflect broader industry challenges in addressing climate impacts, particularly in sectors reliant on extensive supply chains and resource-intensive operations. Overall, Arnarlax's emissions data highlights the need for enhanced climate strategies and commitments to mitigate their environmental impact effectively.

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2023
Scope 1
2,200,000
Scope 2
-
Scope 3
60,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Arnarlax's primary industry is Fish products, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Arnarlax is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Arnarlax is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.

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

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