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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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 and approximately 21,701,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. The company has disclosed emissions data for the previous two years as well, with 2020 emissions at about 231,965,000 kg CO2e (211,968,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 19,997,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2) and 2019 emissions at approximately 228,475,000 kg CO2e (211,170,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 17,305,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2). Despite these emissions figures, West Coast Salmon AS has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor have they made any climate pledges. The absence of Scope 3 emissions data indicates a potential area for future reporting and improvement. The company operates independently without cascading emissions data from a parent organization.
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2019 | 2020 | 2021 | |
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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.