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

Our 5 focus areas:

We value the environment
We are committed to actively reducing our footprint. This means having a full understanding of the group’s and the value chain’s total climate impact. A key factor for us is to foster a culture that continuously strives to minimize the group’s environmental impact across the entire value chain.
We value the fish
Our products are produced safely and efficient, with an industry-leading focus on fish welfare and health. Through recognized certifications and full 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.

If you become aware of misconduct or other matters of concern, you can report this through through this link, which is available to employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders.

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