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Norway Royal Salmon

Norway Royal Salmon ASA, commonly referred to as NRS, is a leading player in the aquaculture industry, headquartered in Norway. Established in 2008, the company has rapidly expanded its operations across key regions, including the North Atlantic and the Norwegian coast, focusing on sustainable salmon farming practices. NRS is renowned for its high-quality salmon products, which are distinguished by their exceptional taste and superior freshness. The company prioritises sustainability, employing innovative farming techniques that minimise environmental impact while ensuring optimal fish health. With a strong market position, Norway Royal Salmon has achieved notable milestones, including significant growth in production capacity and a commitment to responsible sourcing. As a trusted name in the seafood sector, NRS continues to set benchmarks for quality and sustainability in the global market.

DitchCarbon Score

How does Norway Royal Salmon'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.

35

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Fish Product Manufacturing 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.

17

Industry Benchmark

Norway Royal Salmon's score of 35 is higher than 84% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Norway Royal Salmon's reported carbon emissions

In 2021, Norway Royal Salmon reported total carbon emissions of approximately 700,700,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes about 6,849,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which are direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and approximately 158,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to the purchase of electricity. Notably, the company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, amounting to about 184,013,000 kg CO2e, which encompass indirect emissions from the value chain. Despite the substantial emissions figures, there are currently no specific reduction targets or initiatives documented by Norway Royal Salmon. The absence of defined climate commitments or reduction strategies suggests a need for further action in addressing their carbon footprint. As the aquaculture industry faces increasing scrutiny regarding sustainability, Norway Royal Salmon's future climate commitments will be crucial in aligning with global climate goals.

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Scope 2
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Scope 3
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000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Norway Royal Salmon's primary industry is Fish products, which is low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 Norway Royal Salmon is in NO, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Norway Royal Salmon is not participating in any 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
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