- Pollution of ecosystems from intensive salmon farming.
- Greenhouse gas emissions from salmon farming.
- Animal cruelty in intensive salmon farming.
- Ecological imbalances caused by salmon farming.
- Depletion of resources in Southern countries due to salmon farming.
- Worsening overfishing due to salmon farming.
- High energy consumption and carbon footprint of RAS systems.
- Significant freshwater needs of RAS systems.
- Lack of transparency regarding water consumption in RAS projects.
- Environmental problems associated with salmon feed sources (fishmeal and soy).
WELFARM and SEASTEMIK
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2024 reporting, WELFARM and SEASTEMIK disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 2-14 kg CO2/kg of salmon produced. 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
2-14 kg CO2/kg of salmon produced
2024
Water Usage
Varies greatly between projects (e.g., 600 m3/day to 24,000 m3/day)
2024
Energy Use
100 GWh/year (equivalent to a city of 40,000 people)
2024
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Animal WelfareEnvironmental ProtectionSocial Equity