Norway Royal Salmon
Norway Royal Salmon ASA, commonly referred to as NRS, is a leading player in the aquaculture industry, headquartered in Norway. Established in 2008, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including the North Atlantic and the Norwegian coast, focusing on sustainable salmon farming practices. NRS is renowned for its high-quality salmon products, which are distinguished by their exceptional taste and superior freshness. The company prioritises sustainability, employing innovative farming techniques that minimise environmental impact while ensuring optimal fish health. With a strong market position, Norway Royal Salmon has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in production capacity and a commitment to responsible sourcing. As a trusted name in the seafood sector, NRS continues to set benchmarks for quality and sustainability in the global market.
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Industry Average
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Norway Royal Salmon's score of 6 is lower than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Norway Royal Salmon's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Norway Royal Salmon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,915,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 5,915,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 59,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marked an increase from previous years, with emissions in 2019 reaching about 5,388,000 kg CO2e (Scope 1) and 53,000 kg CO2e (Scope 2). The company's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with Scope 1 emissions peaking at approximately 5,915,000 kg CO2e in 2020, up from about 4,507,000 kg CO2e in 2017. Despite these figures, there are currently no publicly disclosed reduction targets or climate pledges from Norway Royal Salmon, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate commitments. The intensity of greenhouse gas emissions for the aquaculture sector, which includes Norway Royal Salmon, is reported at about 5,750 kg CO2e per tonne of salmon at slaughter, reflecting the industry's ongoing challenges in reducing its carbon footprint.
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Add to project| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 3,021,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 71,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 | 00,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Norway Royal Salmon 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.
