Solstad Farstad ASA, commonly referred to as Solstad, is a leading provider of offshore services headquartered in Norway. Established in 2017 through the merger of Solstad Offshore and Farstad Shipping, the company operates primarily in the North Sea, Brazil, and Australia, catering to the oil and gas, renewable energy, and subsea sectors. With a diverse fleet of advanced vessels, including platform supply vessels (PSVs) and anchor handling tug supply vessels (AHTS), Solstad is renowned for its commitment to safety, sustainability, and innovation. The company has achieved significant milestones, including a strong market position bolstered by strategic partnerships and a focus on environmentally friendly operations. Solstad Farstad continues to set industry standards, making it a key player in the global offshore services market.
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In 2024, Solstad Farstad reported total carbon emissions of approximately 513,139,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 352,125,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity, amounted to about 12,000 kg CO2e (market-based), while Scope 3 emissions, which cover indirect emissions from the value chain, totalled approximately 185,462,000 kg CO2e. Notably, employee commuting contributed about 56,000 kg CO2e, and purchased goods and services accounted for approximately 18,089,000 kg CO2e. In 2023, the company reported Scope 1 emissions of about 582,280,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 900,000,000 kg CO2e. The previous year, 2022, saw Scope 1 emissions at around 720,101,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 1,000,000,000 kg CO2e. Despite these significant emissions figures, Solstad Farstad has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives through the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. The emissions data is not cascaded from a parent company, indicating that it is independently reported by Solstad Offshore ASA. Overall, Solstad Farstad's emissions profile highlights the challenges faced by the maritime industry in reducing carbon footprints, while the absence of formal reduction commitments suggests an area for potential improvement in their climate strategy.
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| 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 714,722,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
| Scope 2 | 156,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 | - | - | 00,000 | 
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 
Solstad Farstad's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 79% last year and decreased by approximately 81% since 2022, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 34% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Fuel and Energy Related Activities" being the largest emissions source at 20% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Solstad Farstad has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
