Mowi ASA, formerly known as Marine Harvest, is a leading global seafood company headquartered in Norway. Established in 1965, Mowi has grown to become one of the largest producers of farmed Atlantic salmon, with significant operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainable aquaculture practices, ensuring high-quality seafood while minimising environmental impact. Mowi's core offerings include fresh and frozen salmon products, as well as value-added seafood solutions. What sets Mowi apart is its integrated supply chain, which spans from hatchery to plate, guaranteeing traceability and quality. With a strong market position, Mowi has received numerous accolades for its sustainability efforts and innovation in the seafood industry, solidifying its reputation as a trusted provider of premium seafood products.
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In 2023, Mowi ASA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 2,368,872,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes: 121,589,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1), 112,074,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2, market-based), and 2,135,209,000 kg CO2e (Scope 3). The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, committing to a 50.6% reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030 from a 2019 baseline. Additionally, Mowi aims to cut its absolute Scope 3 emissions by 27.5% within the same timeframe, with a specific target of a 33.33% reduction in Scope 3 FLAG emissions. Mowi's climate commitments also include a pledge to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by December 31, 2025. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to contribute to global efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C. The company has previously set a target to reduce Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 35% by 2030 from a 2016 base year, alongside a similar reduction goal for Scope 3 emissions. Mowi's headquarters is located in Norway, and it operates within the food production sector, specifically focusing on animal source food production.
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2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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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 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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