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Nova Sea Sustainability Profile

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Nova Sea, a prominent player in the aquaculture industry, is headquartered in Norway. Founded in 2000, the company has established itself as a leader in sustainable seafood production, primarily focusing on high-quality salmon farming. With operations concentrated in the rich marine environments of Northern Norway, Nova Sea is committed to innovative practices that ensure both environmental stewardship and product excellence. The company offers a range of premium seafood products, renowned for their freshness and superior taste. Nova Sea's dedication to sustainability and quality has earned it a strong market position, making it a trusted name among consumers and retailers alike. With a focus on responsible aquaculture, Nova Sea continues to set benchmarks in the industry, reflecting its commitment to both the environment and the communities it serves.

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54

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

Nova Sea's score of 54 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Nova Sea's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Nova Sea AS reported total carbon emissions of approximately 219.6 million kg CO2e, comprising 3,494,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 218,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and a significant 215,732,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marks an increase from 2022, when total emissions were approximately 195.0 million kg CO2e. Nova Sea has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 46% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. Furthermore, the company is committed to achieving a 90% reduction in total emissions (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050, also from a 2019 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are aligned with the 1.5°C climate goal. The emissions data for Nova Sea AS is cascaded from its corporate family, with the organization classified as a small or medium enterprise (SME) in the food production sector, specifically focusing on animal source food production.

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20192020202120222023
Scope 1
3,947,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 2
22,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
000,000
Scope 3
246,658,000
000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
000,000,000

How Carbon Intensive is Nova Sea's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Nova Sea's primary industry is Maritime Transport, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Nova Sea's Location?

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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. This request for Nova Sea is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Nova Sea's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

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.

Nova Sea has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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