Kingfish Zeeland
Kingfish Zeeland, officially known as The Kingfish Company, is a pioneering aquaculture firm headquartered in the Netherlands. Established in 2015, the company has rapidly positioned itself as a leader in sustainable seafood production, primarily focusing on the cultivation of yellowtail kingfish. With operations extending across Europe and North America, Kingfish Zeeland is committed to innovative farming practices that prioritise environmental responsibility. The company’s unique recirculating aquaculture systems (RAS) allow for efficient, land-based fish farming, ensuring high-quality products while minimising ecological impact. Kingfish Zeeland has garnered recognition for its commitment to sustainability and has achieved significant milestones, including the successful launch of its first commercial-scale facility. As a frontrunner in the aquaculture industry, Kingfish Zeeland continues to set benchmarks for quality and sustainability in seafood production.
DitchCarbon Score
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Kingfish Zeeland's score of 0 is lower than 62% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Kingfish Zeeland's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Kingfish Zeeland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,170,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes emissions from various scopes: 230,000 kg CO2e from company facilities (Scope 1), 40,000 kg CO2e from purchased electricity (Scope 2), and 4,900,000 kg CO2e from purchased goods and services (Scope 1 and 2 combined). Over the previous years, the company has shown a trend in its emissions data: in 2022, emissions were about 5,210,000 kg CO2e, in 2021 approximately 5,400,000 kg CO2e, and in 2020 around 5,670,000 kg CO2e. This indicates a gradual reduction in emissions over the years, particularly in Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Despite these reductions, Kingfish Zeeland has not publicly committed to specific reduction targets or initiatives, as there are no documented reduction targets or climate pledges available. The company continues to operate within the seafood industry, which is increasingly focused on sustainability and reducing carbon footprints.
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Kingfish Zeeland is not committed to any 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.
