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SalMar ASA

Common Name
SalMar
Country
Norway
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Farm Products
Employees
3,073
Ticker
SALM
Exchange
Oslo Børs
Description
SalMar ASA is a Norwegian aquaculture company and one of the world's largest producers of farmed Atlantic salmon. Founded in 1991 in Frøya Municipality, it has evolved into a vertically integrated ent...

SalMar's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2025, 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)2025202420232022-2019
Total Scope 1
36,242a
27,887a
27,478b
Total Scope 2
Market-Based
63,488a
65,714a
46,981c
Location-Based
2,967a
4,377a
3,531b
Total Scope 3
1,282,094a
1,169,064a
1,395,000a
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
13.3479a
12.0146a
9.9302b
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a. SalMar's Integrated Report 2025
b. SalMar's Annual Report 2024
c. SalMar's Annual Report 2023

Insights into SalMar's Operational Emissions

In 2025, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SalMar amounted to 39,209 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 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of SalMar increased by 21.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a

SalMar's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

20202021202220232024202509.5 k19 k28.5 k38 ktCO2e+4%-4%-3%+1%+30%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SalMar's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2025, the total Scope 1 emissions of SalMar were 36,242 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e).a

Has SalMar reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2020, SalMar's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 26.33%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), SalMar's Scope 1 emissions increased by 29.96%, 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 2025, SalMar reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 63,488 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 2,967 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 decreased by 11.7%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), SalMar's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 32.21% in 2025, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a

What methodology does SalMar use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2025, SalMar reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

SalMar's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

202020212022202320242025020 k40 k60 k80 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into SalMar's Value Chain Emissions

In 2025, SalMar reported 1,282,094 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 2025 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 2024, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a

SalMar's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2020202120222023202420250450 k900 k1.35 M1.8 MtCO2e-8%-11%+5%-16%+10%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are SalMar's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2025, SalMar reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,282,094 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 21.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a

Compared to the previous year (2024), SalMar's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that SalMar's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.a

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does SalMar disclose?

In 2025, 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 2025, the largest contributors to SalMar's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 678,111 tCO₂e (52.89%)
  • Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 591,080 tCO₂e (46.1%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 11,435 tCO₂e (0.89%)

SalMar's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(52.9%)UpstreamTransportation andDistribution(Cat. 4)(46.1%)

Insights into SalMar’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2025, SalMar reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 36,242 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 2,715 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.35 tCO₂e per millions USD.a

SalMar's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1005,000500,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)1001,0005,00050,000200,000Revenues (Millions of USD)PPB GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 16,423 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,204Scope 1 Intensity: 13.63 tCO2e/$MWens Foodstuff GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 194,368 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,377Scope 1 Intensity: 13.52 tCO2e/$MTyson FoodsYear: 2022Scope 1: 3,561,979 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,282Scope 1 Intensity: 66.85 tCO2e/$MBunge GlobalYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,665,988 tCO2eRevenue: $M 53,108Scope 1 Intensity: 31.37 tCO2e/$MMuyuan Foods GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,668,500 tCO2eRevenue: $M 18,902Scope 1 Intensity: 299.89 tCO2e/$MArcher-Daniels-Midland CoYear: 2024Scope 1: 12,300,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 85,530Scope 1 Intensity: 143.81 tCO2e/$MM P Evans GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 199,700 tCO2eRevenue: $M 353Scope 1 Intensity: 565.98 tCO2e/$MUnited PlantationsYear: 2024Scope 1: 1 tCO2eRevenue: $M 488Scope 1 Intensity: 0.00 tCO2e/$MSociete LDCYear: 2024Scope 1: 223,103 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,718Scope 1 Intensity: 33.21 tCO2e/$MCharoen Pokphand FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 290,193 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,914Scope 1 Intensity: 17.16 tCO2e/$MNew Hope LiuheYear: 2024Scope 1: 264,592 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,122Scope 1 Intensity: 18.74 tCO2e/$MSmithfield FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,179,135 tCO2eRevenue: $M 14,142Scope 1 Intensity: 154.09 tCO2e/$MMHPYear: 2024Scope 1: 578,534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,046Scope 1 Intensity: 189.93 tCO2e/$MInghams GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 55,688 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,176Scope 1 Intensity: 25.59 tCO2e/$MAstra Agro LestariYear: 2024Scope 1: 753,701 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,356Scope 1 Intensity: 555.75 tCO2e/$MThaifoods GroupYear: 2023Scope 1: 36,651 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,623Scope 1 Intensity: 22.59 tCO2e/$MSLC AgricolaYear: 2024Scope 1: 1,032,866 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,263Scope 1 Intensity: 817.69 tCO2e/$MBFYear: 2024Scope 1: 27,792 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,470Scope 1 Intensity: 18.91 tCO2e/$MChina Modern Dairy HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,227,503 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,816Scope 1 Intensity: 1,226.51 tCO2e/$MJapfa Comfeed IndonesiaYear: 2024Scope 1: 89,754 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,469Scope 1 Intensity: 25.87 tCO2e/$MCal-Maine FoodsYear: 2024Scope 1: 204,586 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,326Scope 1 Intensity: 87.94 tCO2e/$MQL ResourcesYear: 2025Scope 1: 38,629 tCO2eRevenue: $M 1,588Scope 1 Intensity: 24.32 tCO2e/$MGrieg SeafoodYear: 2025Scope 1: 38,848 tCO2eRevenue: $M 367Scope 1 Intensity: 105.89 tCO2e/$MMowiYear: 2025Scope 1: 146,418 tCO2eRevenue: $M 75,880Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MAustevoll SeafoodYear: 2025Scope 1: 302,060 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,905Scope 1 Intensity: 77.36 tCO2e/$MSalMarYear: 2025Scope 1: 36,242 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,715Scope 1 Intensity: 13.35 tCO2e/$M

How does SalMar's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2025, SalMar reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.35 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 33.21, 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 2025, SalMar ranked 3 out of 25 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 2025, SalMar reported a total carbon footprint of 1,321,303 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 9.99% increase compared to 2024, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a

The largest contributor to SalMar's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 97.03% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 2.74%.a

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