Thai Union Group has surpassed its sustainable tuna commitment for 2020 according to a newly published progress report.
Around 87% of the group’s branded tuna was sourced from MSC certified fisheries and fishery improvement projects (FIPs) in 2020, surpassing its target of 75% and putting it on track to hit its goal of 100%.
“Traceability remains critical to achieving these goals, and we will continue to work with our customers and stakeholders to ensure these are met, reflecting our commitment to prevent modern slavery and IUU fishing in our supply chains,” said Thiraphong Chansiri, president and chief executive of Thai Union.
During the past five years of the company’s tuna commitment, part of its SeaChange sustainability strategy, Thai Union has made significant progress including implementing nine tuna FIPs, advocating for improved fisheries management and installing electronic monitoring devices on longline vessels.
The group has also further developed the FAD Watch project in the Seychelles, joined the Ocean Disclosure Project, conducted third party audits to counter human rights abuses, participated in industry-wide groups such as the Global Ghost Gear Initiative and Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship and complied with International Seafood Sustainability Foundation conservation measures.
Thai Union has now rolled over its tuna commitment up to 2025 and is partnering with The Nature Conservancy to implement ‘on-the-water’ monitoring of Thai Union’s entire tuna supply chain by 2025.
