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Salmar ASA, a leading player in the aquaculture industry, is headquartered in Norway and operates primarily in the regions of Central and Northern Norway. Founded in 1991, Salmar has established itself as a prominent producer of high-quality salmon and other fishing products, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative farming techniques.
The company’s core offerings include fresh and processed salmon, renowned for their superior quality and taste, which set them apart in a competitive market. Salmar's commitment to sustainability and responsible fishing practices has earned it a strong market position, making it one of the largest salmon producers globally. With a focus on continuous improvement and environmental stewardship, Salmar remains dedicated to delivering exceptional seafood products while contributing to the health of marine ecosystems.
36
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+22 vs industry average
Salmar’s score of 36 is higher than 63% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Medium
Fishing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
0.297
20182025
The Fishing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 26% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
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Reported emissions
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Salmar's reported carbon emissions
Salmar, headquartered in Norway and operating in the 'Fish and other fishing products; services incidental of fishing' industry, has reported its carbon emissions and set ambitious climate commitments.
In 2023, Salmar's total reported emissions were approximately 1.34 billion kg CO2e. This included Scope 1 emissions of 27.48 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3.53 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of about 1.31 billion kg CO2e. For 2022, total reported emissions were approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 25.77 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 at 3.40 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at about 1.17 billion kg CO2e.
Looking forward, Salmar's projected emissions for 2024 are approximately 1.2 billion kg CO2e, and for 2025, about 1.32 billion kg CO2e. It is important to note that the data for 2024 and 2025 do not currently include detailed Scope 1, 2, and 3 breakdowns. For 2021, total emissions were around 697.04 million kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions from purchased electricity at 2.45 million kg CO2e and Scope 3 emissions at 677.10 million kg CO2e. Scope 1 data was not available for 2021. In 2020, Salmar reported Scope 1 emissions of 28.69 million kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 3.36 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of approximately 1.58 billion kg CO2e.
Salmar has committed to ambitious near-term Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) goals. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 42% by 2030, using a 2020 base year. Additionally, Salmar commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream transportation and distribution, waste generated in operations, and business travel by 42% by 2030, also from a 2020 base year. The targets covering Scope 1 and 2 emissions are consistent with reductions required to keep warming to 1.5°C. Salmar also commits to reduce absolute Scope 3 FLAG emissions by 30.3% by 2030 from a 2020 base year, and to achieve no deforestation across its primary deforestation-linked commodities by 31 December 2025. All emissions data and climate commitments are directly reported by Salmar ASA.
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Salmar’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2030
42% reduction in Scope 2
Behind target42%
2030
42% reduction in scope 3 total
Behind target42%
2030
42% reduction in Scope 1
Insufficient data42%
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Climate initiatives
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