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.
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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, steam, heating, and cooling. The majority of their emissions, about 74,842,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which encompasses all other indirect emissions that occur in the value chain. Despite the significant emissions reported, New Zealand King Salmon has not established specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no disclosed SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or climate pledges currently in place. The company’s emissions data is self-reported and does not cascade from any parent organization. Overall, New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited is actively monitoring its carbon footprint but has yet to implement formal reduction strategies or commitments to mitigate its climate impact.
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| Scope 1 | 3,619,000 |
| Scope 2 | 515,000 |
| Scope 3 | 74,842,000 |
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New Zealand King Salmon Investments Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
