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New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited, commonly referred to as King Salmon, is a leading player in the aquaculture industry, headquartered in New Zealand. Established in 1992, the company has made significant strides in sustainable salmon farming, primarily operating in the pristine waters of the Marlborough Sounds. Specialising in the production of premium King salmon, King Salmon is renowned for its unique farming practices that prioritise environmental sustainability and fish welfare. The company offers a range of high-quality products, including fresh, smoked, and value-added salmon, catering to both domestic and international markets. With a strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, New Zealand King Salmon has positioned itself as a market leader, achieving notable milestones such as being the first company in the world to be certified by the Marine Stewardship Council for its farming practices.

DitchCarbon Score

How does New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Pre-Prepared Foods 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

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited's score of 24 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 78,976,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 3,619,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 515,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 74,842,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions in the value chain. Currently, New Zealand King Salmon has not disclosed any specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. Their climate commitments and strategies remain unspecified, indicating a potential area for future development in sustainability practices. As the company operates within the aquaculture sector, addressing these emissions is crucial for aligning with industry standards and responding to increasing environmental concerns.

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2024
Scope 1
3,619,000
Scope 2
515,000
Scope 3
74,842,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited's primary industry is Prepared/preserved foods, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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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. New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited is headquartered in NZ, which has a rank of very low, indicating very low grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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