- Minimizing environmental impact of salmon farming (interaction with wildlife, fish health, feed sourcing, benthic impact).
SalMar ASA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 316.3K tCO2e (Scope 1+2) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced transport-related CO2 emissions by 52,000 tonnes CO2e in 2021 through local processing. InnovaNor plant estimated to further reduce emissions by 26,000 tonnes CO2e per year.
- Reduced freshwater withdrawal by 865 million m3 per year through the implementation of RAS technology in new smolt facilities.
- Increased percentage of sea sites certified or in preparation for certification by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Economic Feed Conversion Ratio of less than 1.13 by 2025
- 100% ASC or Debio (organic) certified farms by 2025
- Survival rate exceeding 97% by 2025
- Share of harvested volume sent to local processing exceeding 42.5% by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- At least 42% reduction in GHG emissions from 2020 to 2030 (Scope 1 & 2 and Scope 3)
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeWater ManagementBiodiversitySustainable Supply ChainsSocial ResponsibilityEconomic Growth