Mowi Sustainability Profile
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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Mowi's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Mowi ASA reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,477,798,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 139,739,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 82,241,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 2,255,818,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Notably, Mowi's emissions from Norway alone accounted for about 83,030,000 kg CO2e under Scope 1 and 2. Mowi has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2050. Additionally, they plan to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 72% by 2050 from a 2016 baseline, and by 35% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, Mowi targets a reduction of 27.5% by 2030 from a 2019 baseline, with a specific goal of reducing FLAG emissions by 33.33% within the same timeframe. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect Mowi's commitment to sustainable practices, including a pledge to eliminate deforestation linked to their primary commodities by December 31, 2025.
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| 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 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 | 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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Mowi's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Mowi's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 6% last year and increased by approximately 16% since 2018, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 68% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Mowi'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.
Mowi has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
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