- Declining Maugean Skate numbers in Macquarie Harbour due to water quality, climate change, and other factors
- Increased seal pressure leading to accidental seal mortalities
- Unprecedented surge in Great Cormorants impacting one salmon farm
- Disease outbreaks (RLO, Vibrio, Tenacibaculosis)
Tassal Group Limited
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Tassal Group Limited disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 64.6K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 36.5K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 28.1K 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
64.6K tCO2e/year
2023
Waste
32.1K tons/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). | 36.5K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 28.1K 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 | 64.6K tCO2e/year |
| 2014 | 503.9 tCO2e/year (Bruny Region) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- 91% diversion from landfill from Tasmanian processing plants
- 100% polyethylene salmon marine farming equipment at end of life will be reused, recycled, or repurposed by 31 December 2025
- Implementation of electric compressors and shore-based power to reduce emissions from ASC certified salmon farms
- Macquarie Harbour Oxygenation Project implemented to improve oxygen levels
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 100% polyethylene salmon marine farming equipment at end of life will be reused, recycled, or repurposed by 31 December 2025
- 95% diversion from landfill from Tasmanian processing plants by 31 December 2025
- 100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable consumer packaging by 31 December 2025
📅 Medium-term
- Aspire to be net zero by 2050 and are currently assessing our SBTi datasets to set a climate roadmap to 2030
- Work towards a carbon neutral certified farm location and/or product
🔭 Long-term
- Net zero emissions by 2050
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeBiodiversityWork Health and SafetyEffluent ManagementBiosecurityImpact of Operations on Local CommunitiesEmission LevelsWaste ManagementInclusion and DiversityAnti-CorruptionWater UseAnimal WelfareResponsible SourcingGovernance