Cermaq, officially known as Cermaq Group AS, is a leading global player in the aquaculture industry, headquartered in Norway. Founded in 2000, the company has established a strong presence in key operational regions, including Norway, Canada, and Chile, focusing on sustainable salmon farming and fish feed production. Cermaq is renowned for its commitment to responsible aquaculture practices, offering high-quality products such as Atlantic salmon and innovative feed solutions. The company’s emphasis on sustainability and traceability sets it apart in a competitive market, ensuring that its products meet the highest environmental and quality standards. With a robust market position, Cermaq has achieved notable milestones, including certifications for sustainable practices and recognition for its contributions to the aquaculture sector. As a trusted name in the industry, Cermaq continues to lead the way in promoting sustainable seafood production.
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In 2023, Cermaq reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 57448000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 28093000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and a significant 631808000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This brings their combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions to about 85541000 kg CO2e (market-based). Cermaq has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce absolute Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030, using 2019 as the base year. This target includes biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure their goals are consistent with limiting global warming to well below 2°C. Over the past few years, Cermaq has demonstrated a commitment to sustainability within the aquaculture sector, focusing on reducing their carbon footprint while maintaining operational efficiency.
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2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 69,042,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 12,767,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
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