Mowi has been ranked the most sustainable animal protein producer by Coller FAIRR for the fifth year running.
The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index provides a detailed assessment of the largest meat, dairy and farmed fish producers in the world. These 60 companies are assessed across environmental, social, and governance-related criteria such as greenhouse gas emissions, deforestation and food safety.
“This shows again that Mowi is at the forefront of sustainable food production,” said Mowi chief executive Ivan Vindheim.
“I am proud and humbled to lead an organisation that is a recognised leader in sustainable food production.”
Chief sustainability and technology officer, Catarina Martins, added that the Norway-headquartered company’s goal was to ‘unlock the potential of the ocean in a way that respects the planet’. “We are extremely proud to be named the most sustainable protein producer and see our hard work recognised once again,” she said.
Norwegian salmon stands out
The 2023 report found that aquaculture companies, primarily salmon companies, continue to perform better than land animal protein producers. Mowi is joined in the top three ranked companies by fellow aquaculture companies Lerøy Seafood Group and Grieg Seafood, both also headquartered in Bergen, Norway.
“Three Norwegian salmon companies on top is impressive and reinforces the recognition of Norwegian salmon farming as frontrunners on sustainability,” said Martins.
