- Supply chain disruptions
- Climate change impacts on fish stocks
- Fluctuations in energy and water prices
- Higher fees for non-recyclable packaging
- Increased accident frequency and severity in two production facilities
A. Espersen A/S
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, A. Espersen A/S disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 372.0K tCO2e (location-based); 351738 tCO2e (market-based). By scope: Scope 1: 2.6K tCO2e; Scope 2: 4.9K tCO2e; Scope 3: 344.2K tCO2e. 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
372.0K tCO2e (location-based); 351738 tCO2e (market-based)
2023
Renewable Energy
82% of electricity consumption
of total energy
Water Usage
803.8K m3
2023
Waste
14.9M kg
2023
Energy Use
54.6M kWh
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). | 2.6K tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 4.9K tCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 344.2K tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced total energy use by 6% compared with 2022 (54,561,249.17 kWh)
- Reduced total water consumption by 12% to 803,782 m3
- Reduced total waste by 22% to 14,918,008 kg
- Reduced food waste by 13% to 3,537,672 kg
- Reduced waste sent to landfill by 36% to 205,770 kg
- Increased renewable electricity to 82%
- Achieved formal approval for science-based targets
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Use 100% renewable energy at production plants by 2025
- Increase pallet utilization to 90% by 2025
- 100% mono-material packaging by 2025
- 100% retail boxes without PE coating by 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030
- Reduce scope 3 GHG emissions by 52% per tonne of sold fish product by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Net Positive FishingResource UseWorker Health and WelfareSupply Chain Integrity