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Royal Greenland

Royal Greenland A/S, headquartered in Greenland (GL), is a leading player in the seafood industry, specialising in the production and distribution of high-quality seafood products. Founded in 1774, the company has a rich history marked by significant milestones, including its expansion into major operational regions such as North America and Europe. With a diverse portfolio that includes frozen and fresh seafood, Royal Greenland is renowned for its sustainable fishing practices and commitment to quality. Their core offerings, such as shrimp, fish fillets, and shellfish, are distinguished by their traceability and adherence to environmental standards. As a prominent supplier in the global market, Royal Greenland has achieved notable recognition for its innovative approaches and dedication to sustainability, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the seafood sector.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Royal Greenland'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.

15

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Fish Product Manufacturing 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.

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Industry Benchmark

Royal Greenland's score of 15 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Royal Greenland's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Royal Greenland reported total carbon emissions of approximately 478,890,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 124,623,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 12,339,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 341,928,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company's emissions have shown a slight increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 459,508,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 120,210,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 11,993,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at 327,305,000 kg CO2e. Royal Greenland has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. However, they continue to monitor and report their emissions across all relevant scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. The company operates within the fishing and aquaculture industry, where emissions from vessels are a significant contributor, with reported emissions of about 1,850 kg CO2e per tonne of catch for prawn trawlers offshore in 2023.

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Scope 1
101,691,000
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Scope 2
12,625,000
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Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Royal Greenland's primary industry is Fish products, 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. Royal Greenland is headquartered in GL, 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.

Royal Greenland 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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