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We fear that reduced investments and projects on hold will result in lower activity and risk of layoffs in the supplier industry, says Chief Sustainability Officer in Cermaq Group, Lars Galtung

Cermaq terminates purchased farming permits

Cermaq terminates purchased farming permits. When the proposal for resource rent tax for aquaculture was presented, the authorities opened for returning permits purchased at fixed prices in 2022. Cermaq therefore terminates the purchase of 669 tons MAB at a value of NOK 134 million.

Sea the Solution

Sea the Solution

The use of the ocean by many industries has not sufficiently respected the multiple roles and complex biodiversity in the ocean, Cermaq recognizes in launching Sea the Solution. As research unfolds fact and casual relationships, we are better positioned to move from harm to harmony. And we must all take part.

The Norwegian Minister of Fisheries and Seafood Odd Emil Ingebrigtsen (in the middle) congratulates Cermaq (Knut Ellekjær on the right) and Folla Alger (Tarald Sivertsen on the left) on the algae project

Cermaq cooperates with Norwegian start-up kelp producer

Cermaq and Folla Alger enter into an agreement on integrated salmon and kelp farming in collaboration with leading research environments in Norway. The companies will utilize nutrients from the salmon cages for farming kelp but will also develop kelp into a new feed raw material for salmon.

Cermaq will reduce the company's climate emissions with approximately 350 000 tonnes CO2e within 2030

Salmon producer Cermaq to cut 35 per cent of emissions

As salmon farmers, we have a great responsibility to contribute to a healthy ocean and cut our greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030. More electric boats and facilities, renewable energy, climate-friendly transport and feed will be important measures.

GSI sustainability report launched today.

GSI sustainability report launched today.

Cermaq, being an active partner in the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI), proudly shares the GSI press release on the launch of the sustainability report. The report includes data 14 sustainability metrics across 40% of global farmed salmon industry.

Cermaq's digital sustainability report can be found on cermaq.com

Cermaq’s activities to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goals

In a new report, mainstream sustainability indicators are linked to key activities to meet the overarching global challenges of climate action, ocean health, biodiversity, reducing the footprint of food production and creating shared value.
In a new report, mainstream sustainability indicators are linked to key activities to meet the overarching global challenges of climate action, ocean health