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Royal Greenland, officially known as Royal Greenland A/S, is a leading provider of high-quality fish products, with its headquarters situated in Greenland (GL). Established in 1992, the company has grown to become a prominent player in the global seafood industry, specialising in the harvesting, processing, and distribution of Greenlandic fish and seafood.
Operating across key regions including Greenland, Denmark, and international markets, Royal Greenland is renowned for its sustainable fishing practices and premium products such as cod, shrimp, and Greenland halibut. Its commitment to quality and responsible sourcing has earned it a strong market position and recognition within the seafood sector. As a major supplier of Arctic fish, Royal Greenland continues to set industry standards through innovation and a focus on environmental stewardship.
29
DitchCarbon score
+11 vs industry average
Royal Greenland’s score of 29 is higher than 56% 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
High
Fish Product Manufacturing has above-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.296
20182025
The Fish Product Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 27% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2027
20202021202220232024202520262027
Reported emissions
Scope 1
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 2
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3
•••kg CO₂e
Total reported
•••kg CO₂e
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Royal Greenland's reported carbon emissions
Royal Greenland's Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments
Royal Greenland, a leading fish products company headquartered in Greenland (GL), is actively reporting on its carbon emissions. In 2024, the company's total greenhouse gas emissions, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3, were approximately 423,775,000 kg CO2e. This figure comprises Scope 1 emissions of about 127,683,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of approximately 13,394,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalling around 282,028,000 kg CO2e.
In 2023, Royal Greenland reported a total of approximately 468,890,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at roughly 124,623,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 at about 12,339,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 341,928,000 kg CO2e.
Looking further back, in 2022, total emissions were approximately 449,508,000 kg CO2e, broken down into Scope 1 of about 120,210,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 of roughly 11,993,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at approximately 327,305,000 kg CO2e.
For 2021, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 106,762,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 13,733,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 data was not disclosed for this year. Emissions data for 2020 indicated Scope 1 at around 101,691,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at approximately 12,625,000 kg CO2e, with no Scope 3 data available.
Royal Greenland has outlined its commitment to updating its climate policy and setting concrete greenhouse gas emission reduction targets. The company aims to prepare plans for reducing emissions across its operations, with a focus on these initiatives in 2025. The annual report indicates a target of a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2024 compared to a baseline, showing significant reductions in Scope 1 emissions from 127,683 tonnes in 2024 down to 101,691 tonnes in 2020, and Scope 2 emissions from 13,394 tonnes in 2024 down to 11,993 tonnes in 2022, with a slight increase from 2020.
The company also provides production emission factors, such as KgCO2e/kg edible product for shell-on prawns (5,900.0 kg CO2e/tonne) and prawns in brine (3,900.0 kg CO2e/tonne), sourced from their 2024 Annual Report.
Royal Greenland's emission reporting is self-reported and not cascaded from a parent organisation.
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Royal Greenland’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
On track94%
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
At risk48%
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
Behind target22%
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
No scope 3 category breakdown has been disclosed yet.
Climate initiatives
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The Climate Pledge
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UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
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Emissions comparison with industry peers
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