- Challenging lice situation impacting seawater growth, survival rate, and costs.
- Fire at smolt facility in Norðurbotn disrupting short-term smolt operations.
- Escape incident at Kvísindisdalur site due to insufficient lice control.
- Cumbersome procedures around treatment approvals for lice.
- Increased costs following post-Covid inflation.
Arctic Fish Holding AS
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Arctic Fish Holding AS disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 6.9K MWh/year (Scope 2) + 1395968 liters of fossil fuel (Scope 1). By scope: Scope 1: 3.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 3.5K tCO2e/year. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
6.9K MWh/year (Scope 2) + 1395968 liters of fossil fuel (Scope 1)
2023
Energy Use
6.9K MWh/year
2023
📊 Emissions by Scope (2023)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 3.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.5K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.9K MWh/year (Scope 2) + 1395968 liters of fossil fuel (Scope 1) |
| 2021 | 2.0K tCO2e |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Completed construction of new harvesting plant in Bolungarvík, improving operational efficiency and cost levels.
- Prioritized sea cargo for product transportation, reducing carbon footprint.
- Secured land-based power connections for feeding barges, reducing direct carbon footprint.
- Maintained antibiotic-free farming of Atlantic salmon.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Increase utilization of farming licenses.
- Improve lice control and escape prevention.
📅 Medium-term
- Expand smolt production capacity.
- Increase proportion of sold volumes to premium markets.
🔭 Long-term
- Reach 100% utilization of farming licenses.
- Reduce carbon footprint through logistical improvements and renewable energy.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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