Norway Royal Salmon
Norway Royal Salmon ASA, commonly referred to as NRS, is a leading player in the fish products industry, headquartered in Norway. Established in 2008, the company has rapidly grown to become a significant contributor to the aquaculture sector, particularly in the production of high-quality salmon. With major operations in Norway's rich coastal regions, NRS focuses on sustainable fish farming practices that ensure the health of both the fish and the environment.
The company’s core offerings include fresh and processed salmon products, renowned for their exceptional quality and taste. NRS is committed to innovation and sustainability, setting it apart in a competitive market. With a strong emphasis on responsible aquaculture, Norway Royal Salmon has achieved notable milestones, positioning itself as a trusted name in the global seafood industry.
+9 vs industry average
Norway Royal Salmon’s score of 26 is higher than 52% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Fish Product Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Fish Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 19% since 2019
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2024
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Norway Royal Salmon's reported carbon emissions
Norway Royal Salmon AS (NO), operating in the fish products industry, reported a total of approximately 18.4 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 and Scope 3 emissions in 2021. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 6.85 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 184.01 billion kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions for the same year amounted to approximately 158,000 kg CO2e.
In 2020, the company reported Scope 1 and 2 emissions totalling approximately 5.97 billion kg CO2e, with purchased electricity contributing approximately 184,000 kg CO2e to Scope 2. Data for 2019, 2018, 2017, and 2016 is not available.
Norway Royal Salmon AS's climate commitments are cascaded from its ultimate parent, SalMar ASA, at cascade level 1, indicating that its targets and reporting align with those of the parent company. The company does not have its own specific SBTi reduction targets disclosed independently. However, the industry context for fish products involves intensity metrics; for instance, the company has reported an intensity of GHG emissions of 130,000 tonnes CO2e per tonne for fish and crustaceans in 2021, and 141,000 tonnes CO2e per tonne in 2020.
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Norway Royal Salmon’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives
Science Based Targets Initiative
Inherited from SalMar ASA
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
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