SalMar ASA
SalMar's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into SalMar's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SalMar amounted to 30,800 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).
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SalMar decreased by 4.06%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
SalMar's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SalMar's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of SalMar were 27,300 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has SalMar reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SalMar's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 4.88%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SalMar's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 4.88%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.
What are SalMar's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, SalMar reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 46,981 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 3,500 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has SalMar reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SalMar's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SalMar 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SalMar's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that SalMar 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does SalMar use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, SalMar reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
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 2023, SalMar reported 1,304,800 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2023 disclosure of SalMar includes a breakdown across 5 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain
SalMar's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are SalMar's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, SalMar reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,304,800 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
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.
Has SalMar reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2020, SalMar's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 17.09%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2022), SalMar's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SalMar 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SalMar disclose?
In 2023, SalMar reported emissions for 5 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
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 2023, the largest contributors to SalMar's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 767,246 tCOâ‚‚e (58.8%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 527,508 tCOâ‚‚e (40.43%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 8,701 tCOâ‚‚e (0.67%)
SalMar's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into SalMar's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, SalMar reported a total carbon footprint of 1,335,600 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 4.66% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to SalMar's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.69% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.04%.