Norwegian aquaculture continues to top the charts of the Coller FAIRR Index, which ranks the world’s most sustainable animal protein producers.
“It’s testament to the relentless hard work and commitment from these leading companies and the wider industry that once again we are seeing this recognised by the Coller FAIRR Index,” said Christian Chramer, CEO of the Norwegian Seafood Council.
“We continue to recognise that transparency of practices is of the utmost importance and take pride in knowing that by leading the way with our sustainable practices we are helping to inspire innovation in this field, so that the next generation can inherit a healthy seafood industry too.”
Table toppers
Three Norwegian aquaculture companies come at the top of the table this year out of the 60 companies benchmarked.
Mowi, the world’s largest salmon farmer, once again took the top spot on the table, followed by Grieg Seafood in at number two and Lerøy Seafood coming in at number four. The companies all attained the same rankings as they did in 2021.
The index considers a variety of factors contributing to a protein’s overall score; from greenhouse gas emissions, water use, biodiversity, animal welfare and antibiotic use, right through to working conditions and governance.
Catarina Martins, chief sustainability officer, Mowi, said: “Our ultimate goal is to unlock the potential of the ocean to produce more food for a growing world population in a way that respects our planet, so we are extremely proud to be named the most sustainable protein producer and see our hard work recognised once again.”
FAIRR’s methodology continues to evolve and companies are expected to report more and show progress on more metrics than when the rating started five years ago.
