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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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Norsk Kylling AS'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.

6

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.

3

Industry Benchmark

Norsk Kylling AS's score of 6 is higher than 87% 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 2,026,000 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. Notably, the company has made significant strides in reducing its emissions over the years, with a decrease from about 3,000,000 kg CO2e in 2019 to 2,026,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The breakdown of emissions in 2021 includes 1,615,000 kg CO2e from stationary combustion and 21,000 kg CO2e from mobile combustion under Scope 1, while Scope 2 emissions primarily stemmed from purchased electricity. Scope 3 emissions included various categories such as business travel and upstream transportation. Despite the absence of specific reduction targets or climate pledges, Norsk Kylling AS is actively engaged in sustainability initiatives, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions associated with its operations. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, demonstrating a commitment to transparency and environmental responsibility.

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201920202021
Scope 1
1,400,000
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0,000,000
Scope 2
2,000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
300,000
000,000
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 very high 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. Norsk Kylling AS is headquartered in NO, 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.

Norsk Kylling AS 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
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero

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