Salmar

Salmar's reported carbon emissions

Salmar ASA, a Norwegian company operating in the fish and fishing products industry, has established clear climate commitments and reported its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. **Emissions Data:** * **2023:** Salmar reported a total of approximately 1.31 billion kg CO2e (Scope 1 + Scope 2 + Scope 3). This included Scope 1 emissions of about 27.48 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 3.53 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.31 billion kg CO2e. * **2022:** The company's total emissions were approximately 1.20 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions were about 25.77 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.40 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions totalled around 1.17 billion kg CO2e. * **2021:** Salmar's total emissions for 2021 were approximately 697.04 million kg CO2e. Scope 2 emissions were around 19.93 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 677.10 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 data was not available for this year. * **2020:** Total emissions were approximately 1.61 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 28.69 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of roughly 3.36 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.58 billion kg CO2e. * **2019:** Total emissions were approximately 29.57 million kg CO2e. This included Scope 2 emissions of about 16.69 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 12.88 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 data was not available for this year. * **2025 (Projected/Reported):** Approximately 612.02 million kg CO2e in total emissions were reported. Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 14.70 million kg CO2e. Specific breakdown for Scope 1, 2, and 3 was not fully detailed. * **2024 (Projected/Reported):** Total emissions were approximately 1.20 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 and 2 emissions were about 32.26 million kg CO2e. Specific breakdown for Scope 1, 2, and 3 was not fully detailed. **Climate Commitments and Targets:** Salmar ASA is committed to significant GHG emission reductions, aligning with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) recommendations. * **Near-Term Target:** The company commits to reducing absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. * **Scope 3 Target:** Salmar also commits to reducing absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, covering purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel. A specific target for Scope 3 FLAG (Forest, Land, and Agriculture) emissions of 30.3% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 base year has also been set. * **Deforestation:** The company has pledged to ensure no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by the end of 2025. These targets are classified as 1.5°C consistent, indicating alignment with efforts to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The SBTi targets are cascaded from Salmar ASA, with the company itself holding cascade level 0 for its initiatives and performance.