Nortura
Nortura, a leading player in the Norwegian food industry, is headquartered in Norway and operates extensively across the country. Founded in 2006 through the merger of several agricultural cooperatives, Nortura has established itself as a key provider of high-quality meat and egg products. The company focuses on sustainable practices, ensuring that its offerings, including beef, pork, poultry, and eggs, are not only delicious but also responsibly sourced. With a commitment to quality and innovation, Nortura has achieved significant market presence, becoming one of Norway's largest suppliers of meat products. The company is renowned for its unique approach to animal welfare and environmental sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive landscape. Through its dedication to excellence, Nortura continues to play a vital role in the Norwegian food supply chain.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Nortura'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.
Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Nortura's score of 34 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Nortura's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Nortura reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,274,784,000 kg CO2e. This figure reflects a slight decrease from 2022, where emissions were about 2,362,851,000 kg CO2e. The breakdown of emissions for 2023 includes Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, which are not specified, and significant Scope 3 emissions, which account for the majority of their carbon footprint. In 2022, Nortura's emissions were composed of approximately 18,804,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 2,782,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and about 1,971,749,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3, primarily from purchased goods and services. The trend shows a gradual increase in total emissions from 2020 (1,839,800,000 kg CO2e) to 2021 (1,900,619,000 kg CO2e) and then to 2022. Nortura has committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, as part of their long-term climate strategy. This commitment encompasses all scopes of emissions, indicating a comprehensive approach to reducing their carbon footprint across the entire value chain. The company is actively working towards this goal, having made a commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in September 2023. Overall, Nortura's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive stance in addressing climate change within the food and beverage processing sector, with a clear focus on long-term sustainability and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 18,398,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 2,967,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,859,470,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Nortura is committed to some 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.
