West Coast Salmon AS
West Coast Salmon AS, headquartered in Norway, is a leading player in the aquaculture industry, specialising in the sustainable farming of high-quality salmon. Founded in 2005, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions along the Norwegian coast, focusing on environmentally responsible practices that ensure the health of both fish and ecosystems. With a commitment to excellence, West Coast Salmon AS offers premium salmon products that are renowned for their exceptional taste and quality. The company’s innovative farming techniques and adherence to strict sustainability standards set it apart in a competitive market. Recognised for its contributions to sustainable aquaculture, West Coast Salmon AS continues to achieve significant milestones, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the seafood industry.
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West Coast Salmon AS's reported carbon emissions
In 2021, West Coast Salmon AS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 283,353,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 261,652,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and about 21,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, representing indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity, steam, heating, and cooling. Comparatively, in 2020, the company emitted around 231,965,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 211,968,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at about 19,997,000 kg CO2e. In 2019, total emissions were about 228,475,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 211,170,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at around 17,305,000 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, West Coast Salmon AS has not set specific reduction targets or climate pledges, nor do they have any emissions data for Scope 3, which includes all other indirect emissions that occur in a company's value chain. The absence of reduction initiatives or commitments indicates a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. The emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all reported figures are directly sourced from West Coast Salmon AS.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 211,170,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 17,305,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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West Coast Salmon AS is not participating in any of the initiatives that 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.
