- Uncertainty and reduced investments in the fish farming industry due to the new resource tax regime in Norway.
- Sea lice infestations and general fish health issues.
- Supply chain disruptions due to geopolitical factors (e.g., war in Ukraine).
Scale Aquaculture Group AS
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Scale Aquaculture Group AS disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 158.0K tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 2.8K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 833.75 tCO2e/year; Scope 3: 155.8K 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
158.0K tCO2e/year
2023
Waste
1.1K tons/year (Norway Seabased)
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). | 2.8K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 833.75 tCO2e/year |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 155.8K tCO2e/year |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Avoided emissions of 846 tons of CO2 equivalent by not purchasing virgin plastic through lifespan extension of floating collars.
- Published two EPDs: floating collar and sinker tube.
- Reduced copper impregnation used at net service station to 33% (from 53% in 2022).
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce water consumption by 10% by 2025
- Reduce the accident rate for our employees
- Increase the degree of circularity in our business models
- Fine tune the new operational concepts to combat sea lice
- Launch the ScaleAcademy 2.0
📅 Medium-term
- Achieve >70% waste to material recycling by 2025
- Achieve >50% recycled or non-fossil raw materials by 2025
- Achieve 30% women in leading positions by 2025
- Achieve TRIF of 5 or lower by 2025
- Achieve 100% of suppliers responding to questionnaires by 2025
🔭 Long-term
- Achieve net zero emissions by 2050
- Achieve 100% recycled or non-fossil raw materials by 2030
- Achieve 40% women in leading positions by 2030
- Achieve >90% waste to material recycling by 2030
- Achieve all products with EPDs by 2030
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Circular economyTechnology for zero emissions and good animal welfarePeople and interaction