- Grow-out seawater licenses for salmon and trout are limited and may become stricter.
- Proposal to decrease Norwegian cod fishing quota by approximately 20%.
- Uncertainty related to the EU Taxonomy and its impact on Lerøy.
- Carbon pricing and taxes on fossil fuels.
- Stricter requirements for ASC certifications.
- New legislation and requirements concerning the use and disposal of Styrofoam and plastics.
- Taxation or prohibition on the use of soy in fish feed.
- Norwegian aquaculture traffic-light system (TLS).
- Unsuccessful investments in new technologies.
- Technological developments in alternative protein production.
Lerøy Seafood Group ASA
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2023 reporting, Lerøy Seafood Group ASA disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.2M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 168.1K tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 9.8K tCO2e/year (location based) 58359 tCO2e/year (market based); Scope 3: 1.0M 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
1.2M tCO2e/year
2023
Energy Use
844.6K MWh/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). | 168.1K tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 9.8K tCO2e/year (location based) 58359 tCO2e/year (market based) |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.0M 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 | 1.2M tCO2e/year |
| 2019 | 126.8K tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Reduced GHG emissions by 1.5% compared to 2022 levels.
- Achieved an A- (Leadership) score in the CDP Climate Change section in 2023.
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- Reduce non-recyclable plastic by 50% by 2025.
- Increase share of organic edible materials produced for human consumption by 50% by 2025.
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 46% by 2030 from a 2019 base year.
🔭 Long-term
- Climate neutral by 2050.
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Climate ChangeEnvironmental SustainabilitySocial ResponsibilityGovernance