Sekkingstad
Case
Reducing Carbon Footprint in Salmon Processing and Transportation
How can different methods of salmon slaughtering and transportation transform the carbon footprint of Norwegian salmon in European markets?
Challenge
Sekkingstad faced a critical gap in understanding the environmental implications of their operations. They needed to assess and compare the sustainability of various slaughtering and transport methods, including innovative ship-based processing (Hav Line model) versus traditional land-based approaches. The goal was to uncover the true environmental cost across the value chain—from sea to supermarket—while identifying opportunities to optimize logistics and reduce emissions.
Approach
Rather than treating this as a single challenge, Terravera designed a dynamic collaboration that went beyond just analyzing numbers. Together with Sekkingstad, we created a framework that illuminated the hidden variables impacting the environmental and logistical performance of their operations:
Mapping the Value Chain:
Detailed every step of the salmon journey, from slaughtering and gutting to packaging and transport.
Explored cutting-edge solutions like onboard processing to challenge traditional practices.
Simulating Environmental Scenarios:
Leveraged our platform to run lifecycle analysis for each method.
Integrated real-time sustainability metrics such as carbon emissions, energy usage, and packaging waste.
Actionable Visualization:
Provided decision-makers with easy-to-grasp dashboards, comparing the performance of different methods.
Highlighted bottlenecks in the value chain, offering clear opportunities for optimization.
Insights That Made a Difference
Unveiling Transport Trade-offs: Ship-based processing and specialized vessels significantly outperformed land-based solutions on efficiency and carbon emissions.
Optimizing for Impact: Identified tangible ways to reduce emissions in high-impact areas such as packaging and delivery logistics.
Empowering Sustainability: Provided Sekkingstad with the data and confidence needed to champion greener alternatives in the market.
