Cermaq Global

Sustainability Report and Carbon Intensity Rankings

Is Cermaq Global doing their part?

Their DitchCarbon score is 56

Cermaq Global has a DitchCarbon Score of 56 out of 100, indicating a moderate level of sustainability in their operations. This score reflects the company’s carbon intensity, suggesting there is room for improvement in reducing emissions. A higher score would signify greater success in achieving lower carbon intensity and better sustainability practices.

This was calculated based on 30+ company specific emissions data points, the higher the score, the better. Check out our methodology.

Industry emissions intensity

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Cermaq Global operates in the food industry, which has a medium carbon intensity ranking. Some industries are more damaging than others, this ranking gives you an indication of how carbon intensive the industry is which this company operates in.

Location emissions intensity

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Cermaq Global operates in Norway, a country with a very low carbon intensity rating, indicating a cleaner energy mix. This favorable environmental context supports the company’s sustainability efforts by reducing its carbon footprint through location-based advantages.

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The Ultimate Guide to Building Sustainability Into Procurement​​

In this guide you can learn about the three stages of sustainable procurement.

Stage 1) – Identify and Communicate
Sustainability Maturity

Stage 2) – Start to Give Preference to Mature Suppliers

Stage 3) – Make Climate Action a “Hard” Measure for Procurement

20.79%

...this company is doing 20.79% better in emissions than the industry average.

Cermaq Global, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Oslo, operates within the food industry, specializing in the farming of salmon and trout. With a significant presence in Norway, Chile, and Canada, the company employs approximately 4,000 individuals. As a fully owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation, Cermaq delivered 189,000 tonnes of sustainably farmed salmon and trout to the global market in 2015.

emission intelligence's platform recommendations for Cermaq Global

Cermaq Global should undertake a thorough inventory of all Scope 1 emissions sources to identify and mitigate direct greenhouse gas emissions from their operations.

Good news, Cermaq Global has embraced SBTi climate commitments

Cermaq Global has established Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) commitments to significantly reduce their greenhouse gas emissions from direct operations and purchased energy. Their efforts align with the international goal to limit global warming to well below 2°C by minimizing their carbon footprint.
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