- Supply chain disruptions due to Covid restrictions and quota reductions on cod.
- Difficulties in reporting Scope 3 emissions due to complexities of the seafood industry and lack of full analysis of life in the sea.
- Seasonal nature of the seafood industry leading to employee work pressure.
- Risk of greenwashing and misunderstanding when selling products.
- Use of EPS polystyrene boxes for transportation, which is not eco-friendly.
- Food waste due to expiry dates.
- Sourcing products from medium and high-risk countries.
Nordward Seafood Holding AB
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2021 reporting, Nordward Seafood Holding AB disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 13.2 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2). By scope: Scope 1: 13.2 tCO2e; Scope 2: 516.5 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
13.2 tCO2e (Scope 1 & 2)
2021
Renewable Energy
59.4%
of total energy
Water Usage
4.5K m3
2021
Energy Use
7.1K GJ
2021
📊 Emissions by Scope (2021)
| 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). | 13.2 tCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 516.5 tCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Took the first step to unfold and categorize the environmental impact caused by our operations and create a full carbon footprint inventory together with Position Green.
- Bought its largest share ever from fish caught by low impact fisheries
- Launched a recycling operation at Fiskerikajen, recycling 98% of polystyrene boxes.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce sickness absence by 2% compared to 2021.
- Increase gender diversity in all departments.
- All suppliers sign Code of Conduct.
- Find a baseline for large impact areas in Scope 3.
- Update sales and purchasing guidelines in relation to sustainable goals.
📅 Medium-term
- Full Scope analysis on all important impact areas by 2025.
- Sustainable alternatives for top 25 volume products of each company by 2025.
- Enhance share of fish from low impact fisheries by 2025.
- Enhance share of ASC certified shrimps by 2025.
- Enhance share of sustainable grown rice by 2025.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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