SalMar ASA
SalMar's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, SalMar completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
SalMar has also provided a category-level breakdown for 5 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | 0000000 | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | Copy/Paste is a PRO feature.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into SalMar's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SalMar amounted to 32,264 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SalMar increased by 4.05%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
SalMar's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SalMar's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of SalMar were 27,887 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Has SalMar reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SalMar's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 2.8%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), SalMar's Scope 1 emissions increased by 1.49%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are SalMar's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, SalMar reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 4,377 tCO₂e using the location-based method.a
Has SalMar reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SalMar's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have increased by 30.27%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), SalMar's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) rose by 23.96% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energya
What methodology does SalMar use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, SalMar reported its Scope 2 emissions using the location-based method.a
SalMar's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into SalMar's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, SalMar reported 1,166,194 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of SalMar includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
SalMar's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SalMar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, SalMar reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,166,194 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a
Approximately 100% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has SalMar reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SalMar's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 25.89%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ab
Compared to the previous year (2023), SalMar's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 10.99%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SalMar disclose?
In 2024, SalMar reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of SalMar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to SalMar's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 587,733 tCO₂e (50.4%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 567,307 tCO₂e (48.65%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 9,401 tCO₂e (0.81%)
SalMar's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SalMar’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, SalMar reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 27,887 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,321 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 12.01 tCO₂e per millions USD.a
SalMar's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does SalMar's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, SalMar reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 12.01 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 68.83, this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does SalMar rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, SalMar ranked 4 out of 22 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD).a
This places SalMar among the top performers, with one of the lowest emissions intensities relative to peers.a
Insights into SalMar's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, SalMar reported a total carbon footprint of 1,198,458 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 10.64% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.a
The largest contributor to SalMar's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.31% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.33%.a