- Salmon lice infestation (increased in 2022, but within national limits)
- Escape of 81,564 fish in 2021 (Haganes site withdrawn from ASC certification)
- Reducing GHG emissions by 55% by 2030
Icelandic Salmon AS
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2022 reporting, Icelandic Salmon AS disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 70.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3). By scope: Scope 1: 2.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 0 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 68.7K 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
70.8K tCO2e/year (Scope 1+2+3)
2022
Renewable Energy
100% (electricity)
of total energy
Water Usage
16.214 megalitres/year
2022
Energy Use
53 TJ/year (30 TJ fossil fuels, 42 TJ electricity)
2022
📊 Emissions by Scope (2022)
| 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). | 2.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 0 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 68.7K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 100% ASC certification on harvested fish in 2022
- Reduced oil consumption by 80,000-100,000 liters per year with new hybrid feed barges (projected for 2023)
- Achieved values well below the ASC standard for Fish Forage Dependency Ratio (FFDR) for fish meal (<1.2) and fish oil (<2.52) in 2022
- Laugardalur and Hringsdalur farm sites restored to best conditions for MOM-B and MOM-C benthic monitoring after fallowing, with a score of 1 = Very good.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- 42% reduction in energy intensity (GJ/tons produced) from 2020-2030
- 42% reduction in GHG emissions from fossil fuels from 2020-2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
EnvironmentSocialGovernance