We have a responsibility to our
Arctic heritage to protect it for
future generations.

Our 5 focus areas:

We value the environment
We will work actively to improve our footprint; this means that we fully understand the group’s and the value chain’s total climate footprint. For us, an important success factor is to develop a culture that continuously seeks to minimize the group’s environmental impact along the entire value chain.
We value the fish
Our products are produced in a safe and efficient way with an industry-leading focus on fish welfare and health. Through recognized certifications and traceability, we ensure a transparent, high-quality product.
We value our employees
We want to be an attractive employer and attach great importance to a good working environment. We have a particular focus on inclusion, equality, diversity, skills development and employee relations.
We value our community
We have a strong commitment to creating value together with the society around us. We are proud of our local connection, and we want to develop this further in cooperation with the local community.
We value our governance
We will create long-term profitable value creation for the owners, employees, partners and society.

Certifications

ASC Certification

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to promoting responsible aquaculture. Established in 2012, ASC developed the world’s most rigorous sustainability standard for farmed seafood. By setting high environmental and social benchmarks, ASC drives positive change throughout the seafood industry.

To achieve ASC certification, farms undergo extensive audits against over 400 criteria. This stringent process ensures that certified salmon is produced responsibly, with minimal impact on the environment and local communities.
Br. Karlsen is proud to be ASC certified, demonstrating our commitment to sustainable aquaculture. For more information, please visit the ASC website.

As part of our ASC certification, we are publishing a range of production information.

Transparency Statement

Br. Karlsen is committed to establishing a comprehensive system to respect human rights and working conditions throughout our operations, supply chain, and business partnerships. This statement outlines our policies and procedures, the risks we have identified, and the actions we have taken

Our report on the Norwegian Transparency Act for 2024 is available here