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Salmar ASA, a leading player in the aquaculture industry, is headquartered in Norway and operates primarily in the regions of Central and Northern Norway. Founded in 1991, Salmar has established itself as a prominent producer of high-quality salmon and other fishing products, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative farming techniques.
The company’s core offerings include fresh and processed salmon, renowned for their superior quality and taste, which set them apart in a competitive market. Salmar's commitment to sustainability and responsible fishing practices has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest salmon producers globally. With a focus on continuous improvement and environmental stewardship, Salmar remains dedicated to delivering exceptional seafood products while contributing to the health of marine ecosystems.
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Salmar’s score of 36 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Fishing has typical carbon intensity
The Fishing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Salmar, a Norwegian company in the fish and fishing products industry, reported approximately 1.32 billion kg CO2e in total gross carbon emissions for 2025. In 2024, their total gross emissions were about 1.20 billion kg CO2e. For 2023, Salmar's total gross emissions were approximately 1.34 billion kg CO2e, comprising around 27.48 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3.53 million kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 1.31 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Looking back, their total gross emissions were approximately 1.20 billion kg CO2e in 2022, including around 25.77 million kg CO2e from Scope 1, 3.40 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (from purchased electricity), and 1.17 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2021, total gross emissions were about 697.04 million kg CO2e, with approximately 2.45 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 (purchased electricity) and 677.10 million kg CO2e from Scope 3. For 2020, Salmar's Scope 1 emissions were roughly 28.69 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions were about 3.36 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions were approximately 1.58 billion kg CO2e.
Salmar has set Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approved commitments. The company pledges to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. Additionally, Salmar commits to a 42% absolute reduction in Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel by 2030, also from a 2020 base year. These near-term targets are classified as consistent with reductions required to limit warming to 1.5°C.
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42% reduction in Scope 2
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42% reduction in scope 3 total
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42% reduction in Scope 1
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