High Liner Foods
High Liner Foods Inc., a leading name in the food products nec industry, is headquartered in Canada and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1899, the company has established itself as a prominent player in the seafood sector, specialising in frozen seafood products that cater to both retail and foodservice markets.
High Liner Foods is renowned for its commitment to quality and sustainability, offering a diverse range of products, including breaded fish, seafood entrees, and value-added items. Their unique approach to sourcing and processing ensures that customers receive not only delicious but also responsibly sourced seafood.
With a strong market position, High Liner Foods has achieved significant milestones, including various sustainability certifications, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted provider in the seafood industry.
+7 vs industry average
High Liner Foods’s score of 25 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Food Product Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
Industry performance
The Food Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 22% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
High Liner Foods's reported carbon emissions
High Liner Foods, a company in the food products sector headquartered in Canada, has reported total carbon emissions of approximately 689.5 million kg CO2e for 2024. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions.
For the reporting year 2024, High Liner Foods recorded Scope 1 emissions of about 9.1 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions (location-based) of approximately 21.5 million kg CO2e. The majority of their reported emissions originate from Scope 3, totalling around 618.3 million kg CO2e in 2024. Within Scope 3, purchased goods and services represent the largest component, at roughly 579.0 million kg CO2e, followed by downstream transportation and distribution at approximately 22.8 million kg CO2e.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 647.5 million kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 10.4 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) at approximately 21.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 618.3 million kg CO2e. For 2022, total emissions were approximately 647.7 million kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 of about 10.2 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 (location-based) of approximately 21.9 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 of roughly 618.3 million kg CO2e. In 2021, High Liner Foods reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 10.9 million kg CO2e and Scope 2 (location-based) emissions of about 22.1 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for 2021, but it was noted that purchased goods and services were a missing data point.
High Liner Foods has set a "30 by 30" goal to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using 2021 as the baseline year. For 2024, the company was reported to be on track for this target for Scope 1 emissions but not for Scope 2 emissions. For 2022, the company was on track for Scope 1 and on track for Scope 2 emissions. For 2023, the company was reported to be not on track for Scope 2 emissions.
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High Liner Foods’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2 goals2030
30% reduction in Scope 1
In 2022, we set our “30 by 30” goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 30% by 2030, using our 2021 levels as the baseline.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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