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Fish Product Manufacturing
AU
updated 2 months ago

Huon Aquaculture Group Limited Sustainability Profile

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Huon Aquaculture Group Limited, commonly referred to as Huon, is a leading player in the Australian aquaculture industry, headquartered in Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a pioneer in sustainable salmon farming, with major operations across Tasmania and a commitment to environmental stewardship. Huon is renowned for its premium quality Atlantic salmon and ocean trout, which are cultivated in pristine waters, ensuring superior taste and freshness. The company’s innovative farming practices and focus on animal welfare set it apart in a competitive market. With a strong market position, Huon has received numerous accolades for its sustainability efforts and product excellence, making it a trusted name among consumers and retailers alike. As a key contributor to the Australian seafood sector, Huon continues to lead the way in responsible aquaculture practices.

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56

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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Huon Aquaculture Group Limited's score of 56 is higher than 83% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Huon Aquaculture Group Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from JBS S.A.

Huon Aquaculture Group Limited, headquartered in Australia, currently does not have specific emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures. The company is a current subsidiary of JBS S.A., which influences its climate commitments and emissions reporting. While Huon Aquaculture has not set its own reduction targets or disclosed specific emissions figures, it inherits climate initiatives and performance metrics from its parent company, JBS S.A. This includes participation in various sustainability frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), both of which are cascaded from JBS S.A. at a corporate family level. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Huon Aquaculture aligns with the broader climate strategies of JBS S.A., which may include industry-standard practices aimed at reducing carbon emissions across their operations. However, specific details regarding reduction targets or achievements for Huon Aquaculture are not currently available. In summary, while Huon Aquaculture Group Limited is positioned within a framework of climate commitments through its relationship with JBS S.A., it lacks specific emissions data and reduction targets at this time.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Huon Aquaculture Group Limited's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Huon Aquaculture Group Limited's primary industry is Fish Product Manufacturing, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Huon Aquaculture Group Limited's Location?

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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 Huon Aquaculture Group Limited is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Huon Aquaculture Group Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Huon Aquaculture Group Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 12% last year and decreased by approximately 2% since 2021, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 90% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2023
Purchased Goods and Services
90%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
4%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
1%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
<1%
Processing of Sold Products
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%
Capital Goods
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%

Huon Aquaculture Group Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Huon Aquaculture Group Limited has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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