Check out Cermaq’s sustainability report
Is salmon farming sustainable? It is when done right. In Cermaq’s sustainability report we present how we address the challenges in producing healthy seafood in a sustainable way and our ambition to do more.
Categories: quality, food and health
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.
Has Covid permanently lifted salmon demand?
Consumers seem to have embraced salmon as a convenient and healthy food for home preparation. The strong rise in home consumption of salmon was a response to the restrictions or close-down of restaurant and outdoor dining. Now as society opens up the retail sales remains high.
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.
CEOs of world’s leading seafood companies commit to time-bound goals for a healthy ocean
For the first time in the history of seafood production, ten of the largest seafood companies in the world have committed to a set of time-bound and measurable goals that will ensure the industry becomes more sustainable. The goals are the result of four years of dialogues through the science-industry initiative Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship (SeaBOS).
Cermaq supports the Ocean Panel – we give it 100%
The Ocean Panel has lancjed its report confirming the great potential for increased food production through aquaculture. Cermaq having engaged with the panel directly as Cermaq and also through SeaBOS and the Global Compact Ocean Platform, applauds the Ocean Panel. Cermaq is ready to deliver, supporting the achievement of the goals for sustainable development.
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
Cermaq contributes to traceability with blockchain
With a QR-code and blockchain technology, consumers can now get information in text and photos regarding where the salmon they are purchasing was farmed, what food it was fed, and other interesting information. Cermaq’s cooperation with Labeyrie secures traceability and transparency.
Cermaq joins FReSH initiative to improve global food systems
World Business Council for Sustainable development (WBCSD), EAT and 25 leading global companies join together to improve global food systems.
Cermaq recommends aquaculture at the Fortune and Time Global Forum
Global business and NGO leaders addressed critical elements related to poverty alleviation at the Global Forum 2016. More aquaculture is needed to create a more sustainable world for all.
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THE GLOBAL SALMON INITIATIVE (GSI) members have reached 100 ASC certified farms
Cermaq has ASC certified farming sites in Chile, Canada and Norway
Axel Ranang Gustavsen appointed Chief Legal Officer in Cermaq
The new CLO has broad experience from law firms as well as international engineering and energy industry. In Cermaq, he will be heading Legal, HR and Sustainability functions.
Fighting SRS - Pincoy project in Chile
Cermaq is engaged in managing SRS, the largest sanitary, economic and environmental sustainability challenge in Chilean aquaculture.
Maintaining biodiversity at every farming site
The ASC certification requires in depth knowledge of red listed species to ensure that our operations does not negatively impact the wealth of species we all depend on.
Cermaq becomes partner to EAT
Cermaq supports the ambition to create a healthy and sustainable global food system, and has entered into a partner agreement with EAT. As partner, Cermaq participates in EAT's activities and research projects and supports EAT financially.