The Kingfish Company N.V.
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:88% of total energy use
Total Energy Consumption:10.1 MWh/year per ton of production
Water Consumption:4 m3/year per ton of biomass produced
Waste Generated:35 kg/year per ton of biomass produced
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- People and Community
- Fish Health and Welfare
- Environment and Innovation
- Product Quality and Safety
Environmental Achievements
- 7.5% reduction in carbon footprint (compared to 2022)
- 33% reduction in marine resource dependency (compared to 2022)
- 77% of the 25x25 Sustainability Campaign targets met
- Residual waste per ton of biomass produced decreased to 35 kgs (a 52% reduction compared to 2020)
Social Achievements
- Launched a new digital notification system to improve the reporting of incidents and near misses
- Updated Human Resources Manual, Code of Conduct and Reward and Remuneration Policy
- Established a Works Council
- Provided 952 hours of skills development (51 training sessions)
- Started offering English courses
Governance Achievements
- Implemented sound organizational governance, resulting from ethical leadership, social responsibility, compliance and accountability
- Maintained all certifications (ASC, BAP, Friend of the Sea, BRCGS Food Safety)
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
- Continued market development
Short-term Goals:
- Work towards zero lost-time incidents
- Complete Phase 2 processing facility
- Fully operational wastewater treatment plants
Environmental Challenges
- Higher production costs
- Competition in the U.S. frozen market
- Appeals against permits for Kingfish Maine project
- 51% staff turnover rate
Mitigation Strategies
- Enhanced operational efficiency, driven by lower FCR and new feed formulations
- Strengthening sales and marketing capabilities
- Continued operation of a research hatchery in Franklin, Maine
- Review and update of HR systems, policies and procedures
- Hiring of a procurement manager to improve sustainable procurement practices
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable alternatives to Styrofoam packaging
- Sustainable feed sourcing
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: GRI
Certifications: ASC, BAP, Friend of the Sea, BRCGS Food Safety
Third-party Assurance: Baker Tilly (Netherlands) N.V.
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- SDG 4
- SDG 5
- SDG 8
- SDG 12
- SDG 13
- SDG 14
- SDG 15
- SDG 7
- SDG 9
Details provided in the Sustainability Report for each SDG.
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Dutch Yellowtail
Awards & Recognition
- Shortlisted for the National Entrepreneurship Prize