Ditchcarbon
  • Contact
  1. Organizations
  2. Salmar
Public Profile
Fishing
NO
updated 20 days ago

Salmar

Company website

Salmar ASA, a leading player in the aquaculture industry, is headquartered in Norway and operates extensively in the North Atlantic region. Founded in 1991, the company has established itself as a significant force in salmon farming, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative technologies. Salmar is renowned for its high-quality salmon products, which are distinguished by their superior taste and freshness, appealing to both domestic and international markets. With a commitment to sustainability, Salmar has achieved notable milestones, including advancements in fish welfare and environmental stewardship. The company’s strategic position in the market is underscored by its robust production capacity and a strong emphasis on responsible aquaculture. Salmar continues to set industry standards, making it a trusted name in seafood production.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Salmar's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

41

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Fishing 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.

12

Industry Benchmark

Salmar's score of 41 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

72%

Let us know if this data was useful to you

Salmar's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, SalMar ASA reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 1,202,357,000 kg CO2e, with emissions distributed across various scopes. Specifically, Scope 1 emissions accounted for about 25,774,000 kg CO2e, while Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity were approximately 3,403,000 kg CO2e. The majority of emissions, approximately 1,173,180,000 kg CO2e, fell under Scope 3, which includes categories such as purchased goods and services, upstream transportation, and waste generated in operations. SalMar has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030, using 2020 as the base year. This target also extends to Scope 3 emissions, which encompass various upstream and downstream activities. These commitments are aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and are designed to support the global goal of limiting temperature rise to 1.5°C. The company has also pledged to eliminate deforestation linked to its primary commodities by December 31, 2025, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainable practices. SalMar's emissions data and reduction targets are cascaded from its parent organization, ensuring a cohesive approach to climate action across its operations.

Unlock detailed emissions data

Access structured emissions data, company-specific emission factors, and source documents

2019202020212022
Scope 1
-
-
-
00,000,000
Scope 2
2,522,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
12,877,000
000,000,000
000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Salmar's primary industry is Fish and other fishing products; services incidental of fishing (05), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
Low
Medium
High
Very high
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 Salmar is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Salmar is participating in some 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.

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

Similar Organizations

Ocean Beauty Seafoods LLC

US
•
Fish products
Updated about 1 month ago

Australis Mar S.A.

CL
•
Fish products
Updated 18 days ago

Leroy Seafood Group Asa

NO
•
Fish and other fishing products; services incidental of fishing (05)
Updated 4 days ago

Cooke Aquaculture Inc.

CA
•
Seafood
Updated 8 days ago

Cermaq

NO
•
products of Vegetable oils and fats
Updated about 24 hours ago

Maruha

JP
•
Fish products
Updated 10 days ago

Where does DitchCarbon data come from?

Discover our data-driven methodology for measuring corporate climate action and benchmarking against industry peers

Ditchcarbon
v251001.3
[email protected]+44 203 475 7875Ditch Carbon Ltd167-169 Great Portland StreetLondon W1W 5PF
UL Solutions verification badge
CDP logo
Gartner Cool Vendor 2025 badge
ProductPortalScope 3 Tool FunctionalityDataIntegrationsPricing
CustomersHaleonGrant ThorntonHikmaRead all stories
SolutionsProcurement teamsSustainability teamsPlatform ownersCarbon accountants
ResourcesCalculation MethodologyDocumentationBlogFAQOrganizationsIndustriesSBTI APITrust CentreChangelog
AboutTeamCareersLicense AgreementPrivacy