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Sea Harvest

Sea Harvest Group, headquartered in South Africa (ZA), is a leading player in the seafood industry, renowned for its sustainable fishing practices and high-quality products. Founded in 1964, the company has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including the Western Cape and Eastern Cape, where it sources a diverse range of seafood. Specialising in frozen and chilled seafood products, Sea Harvest offers a unique selection that includes fish, shellfish, and value-added products. The company is committed to sustainability, ensuring that its fishing methods support marine conservation efforts. With a reputation for excellence, Sea Harvest has achieved significant market recognition, positioning itself as a trusted brand in both local and international markets.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Sea Harvest'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.

6

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Sugar Processing 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.

5

Industry Benchmark

Sea Harvest's score of 6 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Sea Harvest's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Sea Harvest reported total carbon emissions of approximately 191,168,000 kg CO2e, comprising about 130,456,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and about 60,712,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This represents an increase from 2022, where emissions were approximately 184,848,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 125,391,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 59,457,000 kg CO2e. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of approximately 179,458,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 121,464,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at about 57,994,000 kg CO2e. Despite the increase in emissions over the past three years, Sea Harvest has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has not committed to any science-based targets or climate pledges, indicating a potential area for future improvement in their climate strategy. As a significant player in the seafood industry, Sea Harvest's emissions profile reflects the broader challenges faced by the sector in addressing climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Sea Harvest's primary industry is Sugar, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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. Sea Harvest is headquartered in ZA, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Sea Harvest 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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