Marine Harvest Group
Marine Harvest Group, also known as Mowi, is a leading global seafood company headquartered in Norway. Founded in 1964, the company has established itself as a pioneer in the aquaculture industry, specialising in the farming of Atlantic salmon. With major operational regions across Europe, North America, and the Asia-Pacific, Marine Harvest Group has consistently set benchmarks for sustainability and quality in seafood production. The company’s core offerings include fresh and frozen salmon products, which are renowned for their superior taste and nutritional value. Marine Harvest Group is committed to sustainable practices, ensuring that its operations minimise environmental impact while meeting the growing global demand for seafood. As a market leader, the company has received numerous accolades for its innovative approaches and commitment to responsible aquaculture, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the seafood industry.
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Marine Harvest Group's score of 8 is lower than 93% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Marine Harvest Group's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Marine Harvest Group reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,064,219,000 kg CO2e, comprising 184,450,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 162,875,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1,716,894,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked a slight decrease from 2019, where total emissions were about 2,121,146,000 kg CO2e. The company has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its carbon footprint, although specific reduction targets or initiatives have not been disclosed. The emissions data indicates a significant reliance on Scope 3 emissions, which represent the majority of their total emissions, highlighting the importance of addressing upstream and downstream activities in their climate strategy. Marine Harvest Group's emissions per tonne of fish produced in 2020 were approximately 343 kg CO2e, while emissions from feed production were about 161 kg CO2e per tonne. These figures reflect the company's operational impact within the aquaculture industry and underscore the need for ongoing efforts to enhance sustainability practices. Overall, while Marine Harvest Group has not set formal reduction targets, the data suggests a focus on monitoring and potentially mitigating their carbon emissions in alignment with industry standards.
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Add to project| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 54,323,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 26,786,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Marine Harvest Group 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.
