A new guide aimed at empowering the global shrimp industry to reduce its carbon footprint will be launched ahead of the fourth annual Global Shrimp Forum, taking place in Utrecht from 2 – 4 September 2025.
Entitled ‘Carbon Footprint of Farmed Shrimp: An Industry Guide’, the publication provides practical tools and insights to support decarbonisation efforts across the shrimp value chain.
“This guide is designed to equip the shrimp industry with the information and confidence it needs to take meaningful action on carbon reduction,” said co-author Roxanne Nanninga.
“Time is not on our side, and my hope is that it will inspire companies to take bold, leading steps towards making shrimp the tasty, low-carbon protein of the future.”
The guide outlines how greenhouse gas emissions are generated during shrimp farming, clarifies key scientific findings and recommends specific actions that can help reduce emissions, from farm management to feed sourcing. It also emphasises commercial benefits such as cost savings, supply chain resilience and access to climate finance.
“In addition to clarifying where emissions come from, we highlight where there are clear business benefits to investing in carbon reduction,” said co-author Anton Immink. “The message is clear – climate responsibility and commercial opportunity can go hand in hand.”
The report urges collaboration beyond the farm gate, calling for partnerships with governments, utilities and other sectors.
Funded by the Global Shrimp Forum Foundation, the guide supports the sector through evidence-based research focused on mangrove conservation, pre-competitive collaboration and aquaculture improvement.
