Aquaculture is key in achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), says a new report produced by Cermaq.
In the report – ‘Responsible Aquaculture for a Better Future’ - mainstream sustainability indicators are linked to key activities to meet the global challenges of climate action, ocean health, biodiversity, reducing the footprint of food production and creating shared value.
Increased food production in the sea is a key point in helping meet the SDGs and the report presents examples of how Cermaq and the global aquaculture industry can help achieve this. Transparency and traceability throughout the value chain must be ensured to enhance consumer preference of sustainably raised salmon.
“The impact from food production is a balance of positive and negative elements,” said Cermaq’s chief executive, Geir Molvik. “It is not only emissions; it is also workplaces and value creation. Aquaculture is strongly weighted towards the positive side and we aim to improve this even further,” he added.
“Global challenges require cooperation on global solutions. In the end, it is all about sustainability and how we together can support the internationally shared goals to cap rising global temperature at 1.5°C and feed a growing global population with nutritious, healthy and sustainable food,” said the company.
