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Norsk Kylling AS

Norsk Kylling AS, a leading player in the poultry industry, is headquartered in Norway and operates extensively across the Scandinavian region. Founded in 1993, the company has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality chicken products, focusing on sustainability and animal welfare. Norsk Kylling offers a diverse range of products, including fresh and frozen chicken, which are renowned for their superior taste and quality. The company’s commitment to innovative farming practices and stringent quality controls sets it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on sustainability, Norsk Kylling has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a frontrunner in the industry. Its dedication to excellence and responsible sourcing has earned the company a loyal customer base and recognition as a key contributor to Norway's food sector.

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16

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Poultry Farms 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.

6

Industry Benchmark

Norsk Kylling AS's score of 16 is higher than 92% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Norsk Kylling AS's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Norsk Kylling AS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,036,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,030,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 940,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 309,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 1 emissions included 1,615,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion and 21,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion. In 2020, the company achieved a reduction in emissions, with total emissions of about 1,442,000 kg CO2e, down from 2,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019, indicating a significant commitment to lowering their carbon footprint. Norsk Kylling AS has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, they are actively engaged in sustainability efforts, as evidenced by their reporting on greenhouse gas emissions per kilogram of feed and live weight in 2022, which highlights their focus on improving efficiency in their operations. Overall, Norsk Kylling AS demonstrates a commitment to reducing carbon emissions, with a clear trend of decreasing emissions over the past few years, although specific future targets remain unspecified.

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Scope 1
1,400,000
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Scope 2
2,000,000
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Scope 3
300,000
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000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Norsk Kylling AS's primary industry is Poultry, which is medium 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. This request for Norsk Kylling AS is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Norsk Kylling AS 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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