This document provides information about an upcoming conference on sustainable seafood sourcing. The two-day conference will be held in London and feature presentations from experts in the seafood industry on key topics:
- How leading retailers and brands are responding to demands for transparency and traceability in their seafood supply chains.
- Case studies from major seafood suppliers on engaging with customers and suppliers to ensure sustainable practices.
- A critical examination of various seafood certification schemes, and their benefits as well as limitations.
- The potential for aquaculture to meet the growing demand for seafood in a sustainable way, and the challenges it faces.
The conference aims to facilitate focused discussion between industry professionals on
Walmart launched a business sustainability strategy in 2005 with three goals: to power operations with 100% renewable energy, create zero waste, and sell products that sustain resources and the environment. As part of this, Walmart partnered with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program to certify sustainable fisheries. MSC certification involves an assessment and audit process to ensure fisheries are managed sustainably. This provided benefits like improved transparency, environmental outcomes, and visibility for suppliers. By 2012, over 95% of Walmart's fresh and frozen seafood had earned MSC certification. However, high certification costs and limited supply caused challenges.
Wal-Mart sourced $750 million in seafood annually by 2007, with its seafood business growing 25% per year. However, global fisheries output had declined significantly. Wal-Mart's vice president of seafood and deli believed ensuring a sustainable seafood supply was the biggest long-term issue. In response, Wal-Mart adopted a sustainability strategy in 2005 focused on 100% renewable energy, zero waste, and only selling environmentally sustainable products. The company worked to certify its seafood through the MSC program and aimed to address critics who argue its sustainability initiatives deflect from needed workplace and environmental policy changes.
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Walmart sources over $750 million in seafood annually and its seafood business was growing 25% per year. However, global fisheries output had declined significantly. To address sustainability issues, Walmart adopted a strategy in 2005 and started working with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to certify its seafood suppliers. The Fishin' Company, a major supplier of frozen fish fillets to Walmart, embraced MSC certification to secure its long-term business relationship with Walmart, despite the added complexity and costs. The case examines the Fishin' Company's salmon supply chain and alternatives for processing wild Alaskan salmon versus purchasing farmed salmon fillets from Chile, which are available year-round.
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fisheries | Shangri La fishersforum
1. The document discusses efforts to promote sustainable seafood sourcing and marine conservation, including creating awareness through education, providing guidance to suppliers and end users, and enforcing strict receiving policies.
2. Focus areas for the future include working with schools and villages to teach about marine life protection, developing sustainable fishing techniques like crab cages, and prioritizing local communities and markets over large overseas profits.
3. Challenges in the supply chain include suppliers not knowing acceptable catch sizes, catching undersized seafood, improper storage and transportation leading to poor quality, and balancing overseas vs local markets. Acceptable quality standards and major changes like banning shark fin and bluefin tuna are also outlined.
This document discusses sustainable sourcing of seafood and provides guidance on certification programs and labels. It notes that some major fish markets like Japan are declining while others like the US and EU are growing. Ensuring sustainable fisheries requires responsible management that balances economic and environmental concerns. Ecolabels aim to allow consumers to identify sustainably sourced seafood but their criteria must be transparent and science-based. The document recommends seafood suppliers develop sustainability plans, source from reputable partners, and promote underutilized species and health benefits of seafood.
A Regional Seafood Platform in support of more ”responsible” seafood productionfishersforum
1. The document discusses the need for a regional seafood platform to support more responsible seafood production in developing countries in Asia-Pacific.
2. It proposes a platform that can leverage trade within and between countries to drive fisheries improvement and addresses both production and sourcing of sustainable seafood.
3. The platform would engage directly with supply chain actors through fishery improvement projects and continuous improvement programs, and support initiatives like capacity building, advocacy, and communications.
The document discusses sustainable seafood and efforts by various organizations to promote sustainability. It provides background on why sustainability is important, initiatives by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and other groups, research on consumer knowledge and views, and partnerships between retailers, suppliers and non-profits to develop sustainability policies and resources. Key challenges mentioned include complexity, inconsistent standards, and low consumer awareness, while traceability and environmental improvements are high priorities.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a global non-profit organization that developed an environmental standard for sustainable fisheries. The MSC uses an eco-label on seafood products from fisheries that are independently assessed and certified to meet its standard, which aims to combat overfishing and promote responsible management. Founded in 1997 by Unilever and WWF, the MSC now has over 800 labeled products sold in 34 countries, and over 7% of fisheries worldwide are engaged in its certification program. It operates as an independent organization with a staff of 29 that works through multi-stakeholder partnerships.
Walmart launched a business sustainability strategy in 2005 with three goals: to power operations with 100% renewable energy, create zero waste, and sell products that sustain resources and the environment. As part of this, Walmart partnered with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) program to certify sustainable fisheries. MSC certification involves an assessment and audit process to ensure fisheries are managed sustainably. This provided benefits like improved transparency, environmental outcomes, and visibility for suppliers. By 2012, over 95% of Walmart's fresh and frozen seafood had earned MSC certification. However, high certification costs and limited supply caused challenges.
Wal-Mart sourced $750 million in seafood annually by 2007, with its seafood business growing 25% per year. However, global fisheries output had declined significantly. Wal-Mart's vice president of seafood and deli believed ensuring a sustainable seafood supply was the biggest long-term issue. In response, Wal-Mart adopted a sustainability strategy in 2005 focused on 100% renewable energy, zero waste, and only selling environmentally sustainable products. The company worked to certify its seafood through the MSC program and aimed to address critics who argue its sustainability initiatives deflect from needed workplace and environmental policy changes.
WALMART SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY(C): INVENTORY MANAGEMENT IN SEAFOOD SUPPLY C...Manas Tripathy
Walmart sources over $750 million in seafood annually and its seafood business was growing 25% per year. However, global fisheries output had declined significantly. To address sustainability issues, Walmart adopted a strategy in 2005 and started working with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) to certify its seafood suppliers. The Fishin' Company, a major supplier of frozen fish fillets to Walmart, embraced MSC certification to secure its long-term business relationship with Walmart, despite the added complexity and costs. The case examines the Fishin' Company's salmon supply chain and alternatives for processing wild Alaskan salmon versus purchasing farmed salmon fillets from Chile, which are available year-round.
Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated Fisheries | Shangri La fishersforum
1. The document discusses efforts to promote sustainable seafood sourcing and marine conservation, including creating awareness through education, providing guidance to suppliers and end users, and enforcing strict receiving policies.
2. Focus areas for the future include working with schools and villages to teach about marine life protection, developing sustainable fishing techniques like crab cages, and prioritizing local communities and markets over large overseas profits.
3. Challenges in the supply chain include suppliers not knowing acceptable catch sizes, catching undersized seafood, improper storage and transportation leading to poor quality, and balancing overseas vs local markets. Acceptable quality standards and major changes like banning shark fin and bluefin tuna are also outlined.
This document discusses sustainable sourcing of seafood and provides guidance on certification programs and labels. It notes that some major fish markets like Japan are declining while others like the US and EU are growing. Ensuring sustainable fisheries requires responsible management that balances economic and environmental concerns. Ecolabels aim to allow consumers to identify sustainably sourced seafood but their criteria must be transparent and science-based. The document recommends seafood suppliers develop sustainability plans, source from reputable partners, and promote underutilized species and health benefits of seafood.
A Regional Seafood Platform in support of more ”responsible” seafood productionfishersforum
1. The document discusses the need for a regional seafood platform to support more responsible seafood production in developing countries in Asia-Pacific.
2. It proposes a platform that can leverage trade within and between countries to drive fisheries improvement and addresses both production and sourcing of sustainable seafood.
3. The platform would engage directly with supply chain actors through fishery improvement projects and continuous improvement programs, and support initiatives like capacity building, advocacy, and communications.
The document discusses sustainable seafood and efforts by various organizations to promote sustainability. It provides background on why sustainability is important, initiatives by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) and other groups, research on consumer knowledge and views, and partnerships between retailers, suppliers and non-profits to develop sustainability policies and resources. Key challenges mentioned include complexity, inconsistent standards, and low consumer awareness, while traceability and environmental improvements are high priorities.
The Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) is a global non-profit organization that developed an environmental standard for sustainable fisheries. The MSC uses an eco-label on seafood products from fisheries that are independently assessed and certified to meet its standard, which aims to combat overfishing and promote responsible management. Founded in 1997 by Unilever and WWF, the MSC now has over 800 labeled products sold in 34 countries, and over 7% of fisheries worldwide are engaged in its certification program. It operates as an independent organization with a staff of 29 that works through multi-stakeholder partnerships.
The presentation that we are giving in Boston at the International Boston Seafood Show on 3/11/12 - Jeanne von Zastrow, FMI; Tracy Taylor, Ahold; Nadine Bartholomew; Good Foodie; Mike Loftus, Raley's
2nd international business forum tuna pole and line hand line kelvin ngKPDT
This document discusses the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification program and market trends related to sustainable seafood. The MSC aims to improve fisheries globally through independent sustainability assessments and market incentives provided by their ecolabel. Consumer research shows that shoppers want retailers to help them make informed sustainable seafood choices and trust ecolabels like the MSC. Major retailers in Australia, Denmark, and Japan are expanding their offerings of MSC-certified seafood in response to growing market drivers and consumer demand for sustainability. The document outlines steps Indonesian fisheries could take to improve management and achieve MSC certification to access growing markets favoring sustainable products.
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Etienne McManus-White, Chief Marketing Officer,Forest Stewardship Council
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1. The document discusses partnerships between public and private entities for sustainable management of transboundary tuna fisheries in the Western Pacific.
2. It outlines the objectives of understanding social and ecological interactions in tuna fisheries, designing effective governance arrangements, and developing a long-term science-governance network.
3. Examples of partnerships explored include information sharing for traceability, fishery improvement projects, and MSC certification of tuna fisheries involving governments and industry groups.
The document proposes establishing a global "green label" brand called Eco Fish or Green Fish to assure consumers that ornamental fish have been sustainably sourced and handled ethically. Over the past year, discussions among conservation and aquarium groups have supported creating a high-profile certification program. This 3-page proposal provides an overview of initiative developments, an operational plan, and budget to launch the brand and certification process over 3 years with funding support. The goal is to benefit fish species, related industries, and engage consumers in sustainability.
Science Forum Day 2 - Fred Weirowski - Aquaculture certificationWorldFish
The document discusses group certification for small-scale aquaculture farmers. It outlines some of the challenges with group certification, including defining what constitutes a group, governance structures, legal issues, and ensuring social and economic feasibility. Two potential models for group certification are explored: a guarantee model using participatory approaches or a legal entity model with more formal structures. Further research is still needed to determine the best approaches and how to finance certification for small producers.
Traceability in the seafood industry is growing in importance due to regulatory changes and consumer demand for food safety and production information. Implementing comprehensive traceability across complex global seafood supply chains is challenging but offers significant benefits. New technologies are emerging that can help businesses in the seafood industry improve traceability, reduce costs, and differentiate their products. The market for seafood traceability technologies is sizable and growing.
Traceability in the seafood industry allows products to be tracked from origin to consumer. There is growing demand for traceability due to concerns about food safety, sustainability, and illegal fishing. Implementing comprehensive traceability in seafood is challenging due to complex global supply chains and lack of standard practices. Emerging technologies have the potential to improve traceability and bring business benefits such as more efficient operations and product differentiation.
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was undertaken by the Foundation Center with financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation. The work was carried out by a team based at IMM Ltd, in Exeter, UK, from July to September 2013.
A Synthesis Review of Key Lessons in Programs Relating to Oceans and FisheriesThe Rockefeller Foundation
This synthesis was designed to provide an evidence base on the success factors in small-scale coastal fisheries management in developing countries and, in turn, to assist the Rockefeller Foundation in developing its strategy for its Oceans and Fisheries Initiative. In doing so, it identifies and describes some 20 key factors believed to influence success in small-scale coastal fisheries management.
The report was completed via a rapid review of key sources of knowledge from formal published literature, institutional literature, key informants and Internet searches. The focus was on key success factors in achieving a balance of social, economic and ecological benefits from the management of small-scale coastal fisheries.
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation through a contract with Itad Ltd. The work was carried out by a team based at IMM Ltd, in Exeter, UK, from July to September 2013.
It was designed to provide an evidence base on the success factors in small-scale coastal fisheries management in developing countries and, in turn, to assist the Rockefeller Foundation in developing its strategy for its Oceans and Fisheries Initiative. In doing so, it identifies and describes some 20 key factors believed to influence success in small-scale coastal fisheries management.
The synthesis first presents an outline of the methods used in the study followed by a background of coastal fisheries, an introduction to fisheries management themes, and a review and discussion of some of the critical factors that influence success. It then offers some conclusions and possible ways forward.
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This document summarizes strategies for financing more sustainable fisheries. It acknowledges partners in the research and thanks contributors. It identifies three potential impact investment vehicles: 1) a microfinance/SME route-to-market vehicle; 2) a public-private partnership vehicle utilizing new technologies; and 3) a fisheries impact vehicle structuring long-term purchasing commitments. These strategies could help transition fisheries by financing improvements and supporting local communities while generating a return for investors.
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Traditional strategies supporting ocean conservation and protection of fisheries have most often involved political advocacy, community engagement, and media campaigns that target protection of charismatic species and threatened habitats. In recent years, actors seeking to protect ocean environments have increasingly turned to market-based policies and incentives to better align commercial and conservation objectives. These strategies have included certification schemes, the emergence of eco-brands, small investment funds, and consumer-marketing efforts that generate greater demand for sustainably sourced seafood. Market principles also shape the use of rights-based fisheries management, or “catch share” systems, which attempt to integrate property rights into fishing access as a way to incentivize better long-term resource stewardship.
There is a growing demand among consumers for responsibly produced seafood. In response, certification standards like the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have emerged that aim to reduce the environmental and social impacts of fish farming. The ASC certification involves rigorous standards around conservation, antibiotic use, and social responsibilities. Farms that achieve ASC certification can access retailers and consumers committed to responsible choices. This allows certified farms like Hainan Sky-Blue Ocean Foods Co. Ltd's tilapia farm in China to prove their commitment to sustainability and expand their market opportunities. The ASC logo provides a competitive advantage and assurance to consumers that their purchase positively contributes to ocean health and communities. As demand for traceability and certification rises, it
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2019 Oregon Wine Symposium | Keynote | Introducing the Business of Sustainabl...Oregon Wine Board
Sandra Taylor is the president and CEO of Sustainable Business International, a consulting business that assists clients at various stages of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice, many in the food and beverage sector.
Sandra has studied wine extensively for many years and is a graduate of the Wine MBA program at the Bordeaux School of Management in France. Her first book, The Business of Sustainable Wine, was published July 2017.
Sandra is a public speaker on wine, a columnist with Wine Review Online and founder of Fine Wine Divas of Washington, D.C., a wine learning experience for women. In 2018 she organized seminars for University of Pinot at IPNC on sustainability for Pinot noir producers.
Sandra has been a senior executive with Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, where she led global corporate responsibility and with Eastman Kodak Company where she oversaw global public affairs and corporate citizenship.
The document outlines Labour's policy priorities for New Zealand's fisheries, which include increasing the value and sustainability of fisheries while maintaining stocks, improving access for recreational fishers, and encouraging aquaculture development. Labour will take an ecosystem-based approach, expand accelerated depreciation incentives for investment, improve standards around sustainability and environmental certification, and streamline aquaculture regulation to support further growth of the industry.
This document summarizes a startup company called InsectBiotech Group that is turning food waste in Spain into sustainable animal feed and fertilizer products using black soldier fly larvae. The startup is raising 1.5 million euros to build a pilot facility and hire employees to operate it. The funding will allow the company to lay the foundations to eventually produce 150,000 metric tons of insect larvae per year and reduce agricultural waste.
The presentation that we are giving in Boston at the International Boston Seafood Show on 3/11/12 - Jeanne von Zastrow, FMI; Tracy Taylor, Ahold; Nadine Bartholomew; Good Foodie; Mike Loftus, Raley's
2nd international business forum tuna pole and line hand line kelvin ngKPDT
This document discusses the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification program and market trends related to sustainable seafood. The MSC aims to improve fisheries globally through independent sustainability assessments and market incentives provided by their ecolabel. Consumer research shows that shoppers want retailers to help them make informed sustainable seafood choices and trust ecolabels like the MSC. Major retailers in Australia, Denmark, and Japan are expanding their offerings of MSC-certified seafood in response to growing market drivers and consumer demand for sustainability. The document outlines steps Indonesian fisheries could take to improve management and achieve MSC certification to access growing markets favoring sustainable products.
Mainstreaming Certification Schemes: New Frontiers in Measuring and Communica...Sustainable Brands
Lara Koritzke, Director of Development and Communications, ISEAL Alliance
Mary Jo Cook, Chief Impact Officer, Fair Trade USA
Kerry Coughlin, Regional Director, Americas, Marine Stewardship Council
Jessica Grillo, Chief Livelihoods Analyst, Evaluation & Research, Rainforest Alliance
Etienne McManus-White, Chief Marketing Officer,Forest Stewardship Council
What are next steps in the evolution of key certification schemes? How are they innovating with respect to measuring the social impact of their work, and what more can be done in the near future? How can brands perfect their message to consumers through certification labels, and what is currently missing in terms of adoption and leadership?
Seafish aims to secure a sustainable and profitable future for the UK seafood industry. It works on issues like responsible sourcing, fishermen's safety, international trade, and more. Seafish provides guidance on responsible fishing and works with fishermen and organizations on tasks like mapping marine features, collaborating on management, and establishing industry measures to influence decisions and secure support.
Benefiting from Innovations in Sustainable and Equitable Management of Trans-...Simon Bush
1. The document discusses partnerships between public and private entities for sustainable management of transboundary tuna fisheries in the Western Pacific.
2. It outlines the objectives of understanding social and ecological interactions in tuna fisheries, designing effective governance arrangements, and developing a long-term science-governance network.
3. Examples of partnerships explored include information sharing for traceability, fishery improvement projects, and MSC certification of tuna fisheries involving governments and industry groups.
The document proposes establishing a global "green label" brand called Eco Fish or Green Fish to assure consumers that ornamental fish have been sustainably sourced and handled ethically. Over the past year, discussions among conservation and aquarium groups have supported creating a high-profile certification program. This 3-page proposal provides an overview of initiative developments, an operational plan, and budget to launch the brand and certification process over 3 years with funding support. The goal is to benefit fish species, related industries, and engage consumers in sustainability.
Science Forum Day 2 - Fred Weirowski - Aquaculture certificationWorldFish
The document discusses group certification for small-scale aquaculture farmers. It outlines some of the challenges with group certification, including defining what constitutes a group, governance structures, legal issues, and ensuring social and economic feasibility. Two potential models for group certification are explored: a guarantee model using participatory approaches or a legal entity model with more formal structures. Further research is still needed to determine the best approaches and how to finance certification for small producers.
Traceability in the seafood industry is growing in importance due to regulatory changes and consumer demand for food safety and production information. Implementing comprehensive traceability across complex global seafood supply chains is challenging but offers significant benefits. New technologies are emerging that can help businesses in the seafood industry improve traceability, reduce costs, and differentiate their products. The market for seafood traceability technologies is sizable and growing.
Traceability in the seafood industry allows products to be tracked from origin to consumer. There is growing demand for traceability due to concerns about food safety, sustainability, and illegal fishing. Implementing comprehensive traceability in seafood is challenging due to complex global supply chains and lack of standard practices. Emerging technologies have the potential to improve traceability and bring business benefits such as more efficient operations and product differentiation.
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was undertaken by the Foundation Center with financial support from the Rockefeller Foundation. The work was carried out by a team based at IMM Ltd, in Exeter, UK, from July to September 2013.
A Synthesis Review of Key Lessons in Programs Relating to Oceans and FisheriesThe Rockefeller Foundation
This synthesis was designed to provide an evidence base on the success factors in small-scale coastal fisheries management in developing countries and, in turn, to assist the Rockefeller Foundation in developing its strategy for its Oceans and Fisheries Initiative. In doing so, it identifies and describes some 20 key factors believed to influence success in small-scale coastal fisheries management.
The report was completed via a rapid review of key sources of knowledge from formal published literature, institutional literature, key informants and Internet searches. The focus was on key success factors in achieving a balance of social, economic and ecological benefits from the management of small-scale coastal fisheries.
This synthesis review of key factors supporting small-scale coastal fisheries management was commissioned by the Rockefeller Foundation through a contract with Itad Ltd. The work was carried out by a team based at IMM Ltd, in Exeter, UK, from July to September 2013.
It was designed to provide an evidence base on the success factors in small-scale coastal fisheries management in developing countries and, in turn, to assist the Rockefeller Foundation in developing its strategy for its Oceans and Fisheries Initiative. In doing so, it identifies and describes some 20 key factors believed to influence success in small-scale coastal fisheries management.
The synthesis first presents an outline of the methods used in the study followed by a background of coastal fisheries, an introduction to fisheries management themes, and a review and discussion of some of the critical factors that influence success. It then offers some conclusions and possible ways forward.
Your Corporate Social Responsibility within the Supply Chain V2PASA Events
This document provides an agenda and speaker information for a two-day conference on corporate social responsibility within supply chains. The conference will feature presentations from procurement and sustainability managers from various organizations on how they are addressing CSR and building responsible supply chains. Speakers will discuss topics such as Nestle's responsible sourcing program, the role of CSR in value chains, fair trade and sustainable supply chains, social procurement, and how procurement and sustainability teams can work together at organizations like Australia Post. The document outlines the schedule, speakers, and session topics for both days of the conference.
This document summarizes strategies for financing more sustainable fisheries. It acknowledges partners in the research and thanks contributors. It identifies three potential impact investment vehicles: 1) a microfinance/SME route-to-market vehicle; 2) a public-private partnership vehicle utilizing new technologies; and 3) a fisheries impact vehicle structuring long-term purchasing commitments. These strategies could help transition fisheries by financing improvements and supporting local communities while generating a return for investors.
Sustainable Fisheries Financing Strategies: Save the Oceans Feed the World Pr...The Rockefeller Foundation
Traditional strategies supporting ocean conservation and protection of fisheries have most often involved political advocacy, community engagement, and media campaigns that target protection of charismatic species and threatened habitats. In recent years, actors seeking to protect ocean environments have increasingly turned to market-based policies and incentives to better align commercial and conservation objectives. These strategies have included certification schemes, the emergence of eco-brands, small investment funds, and consumer-marketing efforts that generate greater demand for sustainably sourced seafood. Market principles also shape the use of rights-based fisheries management, or “catch share” systems, which attempt to integrate property rights into fishing access as a way to incentivize better long-term resource stewardship.
There is a growing demand among consumers for responsibly produced seafood. In response, certification standards like the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) have emerged that aim to reduce the environmental and social impacts of fish farming. The ASC certification involves rigorous standards around conservation, antibiotic use, and social responsibilities. Farms that achieve ASC certification can access retailers and consumers committed to responsible choices. This allows certified farms like Hainan Sky-Blue Ocean Foods Co. Ltd's tilapia farm in China to prove their commitment to sustainability and expand their market opportunities. The ASC logo provides a competitive advantage and assurance to consumers that their purchase positively contributes to ocean health and communities. As demand for traceability and certification rises, it
This document provides information about an upcoming conference on "Sustainability for Smallholders" to be held in London on March 22-23, 2016. The conference will address major risks facing smallholder farmers and how to develop programs and solutions to boost their resilience. Over 200 attendees, including representatives from food companies, donors, NGOs, and governments will discuss strategies around access to finance, markets, climate change, and collaboration. Breakout sessions will cover topics such as insurance, engaging women, land rights, and building community support. High-level speakers from organizations like Fairtrade, Mars, and Root Capital will provide insight and guidance. The goal is to have practical discussions that can inform business strategies and lead to scalable solutions
2019 Oregon Wine Symposium | Keynote | Introducing the Business of Sustainabl...Oregon Wine Board
Sandra Taylor is the president and CEO of Sustainable Business International, a consulting business that assists clients at various stages of environmental sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR) practice, many in the food and beverage sector.
Sandra has studied wine extensively for many years and is a graduate of the Wine MBA program at the Bordeaux School of Management in France. Her first book, The Business of Sustainable Wine, was published July 2017.
Sandra is a public speaker on wine, a columnist with Wine Review Online and founder of Fine Wine Divas of Washington, D.C., a wine learning experience for women. In 2018 she organized seminars for University of Pinot at IPNC on sustainability for Pinot noir producers.
Sandra has been a senior executive with Starbucks Coffee Company in Seattle, where she led global corporate responsibility and with Eastman Kodak Company where she oversaw global public affairs and corporate citizenship.
The document outlines Labour's policy priorities for New Zealand's fisheries, which include increasing the value and sustainability of fisheries while maintaining stocks, improving access for recreational fishers, and encouraging aquaculture development. Labour will take an ecosystem-based approach, expand accelerated depreciation incentives for investment, improve standards around sustainability and environmental certification, and streamline aquaculture regulation to support further growth of the industry.
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This document summarizes a startup company called InsectBiotech Group that is turning food waste in Spain into sustainable animal feed and fertilizer products using black soldier fly larvae. The startup is raising 1.5 million euros to build a pilot facility and hire employees to operate it. The funding will allow the company to lay the foundations to eventually produce 150,000 metric tons of insect larvae per year and reduce agricultural waste.
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Hearfromthese leadingexperts:
Sustainable
seafoodsourcing
Howbusinesscanmanageglobalriskandcollaborate
forsustainableimprovementseffectively
25th-26thNovember | CoinStreetConferenceCentre,London
Achangingseafoodindustry – Debate the pressures for reform,
and hear NGO perspectives on the benefits of adapting business
Howbusinessisresponding– Gain insight on how leading brands
and retailers build alternative business cases and learn from supplier
case studies the actions and priorities that enable sustainable supply
Tacklinghumanrightsissuesinseafoodsupplychains – How do
leading companies engage with suppliers to develop collaborative
action plans targeting human and labour rights issues?
Beyondcertification – A critical analysis of certification and
its limits: understand the benefits and challenges, and learn how
to avoid classic pitfalls
Policyanditsimplications – Debate the effectiveness of
governments in developing national and international cooperation
Counteringillegalfishing:collaborationandengagement
– Practical steps for your business to unite brands and their suppliers
to develop sustainable practices and avoid critical supply risks
Consumerrolesindrivingchange – How can we educate and
engage consumers and relevant stakeholders to create more
sustainable practices?
Lasse Gustavsson
executive director
Oceana
Nick Kightley
category lead food and farming
EthicalTradingInitiative
Toby Middleton
senior country manager
MarineStewardshipCouncil
Dr. Darian McBain
group director of sustainable
development
ThaiUnionGroup,Thailand
Laky Zervudachi
sustainability director
DirectSeafoodGroup
Chris Ninnes
CEO
AquacultureStewardshipCouncil
Huw Thomas
fisheries and aquaculture manager
WMMorrison
Ally Dingwall
aquaculture and fisheries manager
Sainsbury’s
Anaïs Pauwels
sustainable private brand manager
DelhaizeBelgium
Blake Lee-Harwood
communications and strategy director
SustainableFisheriesPartnership
Three things you will get from this conference:
Internationalattendance– network with figures across the supply
chain, from all around the world
Focusedsessions– discuss in depth the issues that really matter
to you and your peers
Candiddialogue – open discussion between companies about
their experiences, successes, and off the record challenges
1
2
3
2. As with most commodities and raw materials, there has been
a steady increase in awareness and interest as to where our
seafood comes from and how it is sourced.
According to a 2014 consumer study by the MarineStewardship
Council(MSC), 90% of people believe ocean sustainability to be
“important”, with 41% claiming to actively look for fish products
that have come from a sustainable source – an increase of 5%
since the MSC carried out the same survey in 2010. Clearly, more
people are concerned about the state of our seas and the impact
of poor fishing practices on our environment.
Yet the seafood sector has a long way to go in appeasing
the increasingly demanding consumer, NGO and investment
communities, which are asking more and more questions about
traceability in the supply chain. While disclosure of corporate
sustainability information has improved in recent years,
transparency in the sector remains fairly poor.
And there is still much work to be done across the sector to
ensure that seafood is sourced in a way that is both sensitive to
the environment and socially responsible for the people working
throughout the industry.
Socialconcerns
As has been highlighted by the media and by NGOs in recent
years, trafficking, excessive working hours, forced labour and
discrimination remains commonplace across the seafood sector,
particularly at the lower tiers of supply chains. The Ethical Trading
Initiative has been particularly vocalabout large-scale prawn and
shrimp harvesting in Thailand, pointing to “deplorable practices
adopted by local industry to recruit migrant workers from
neighbouring countries to work in horrific conditions”.
The NGO community will no doubt continue to keep corporates
on their toes, putting pressure on big businesses to enforce
best practice along their supply chains and get to grips with the
numerous social and environmental issues that are putting their
long-term supply viability of seafood under threat.
With ongoing clashes between the interests of big factory
trawlers and small-scale fishermen (who have a tradition of
fishing sustainably, but who don’t get access to the quotas)
and widespread illegal fishing (partly as a result of a lack of
data tracking), big brands have a key role to play in supporting
international regulators that can develop and enforce better
policies and legislation at both a national and international level.
Some food brands and retailers, such as Marks&Spencer’s,
Sainsbury’s and the Co-operativeGroup, have made positive
strides in recent years – pressured by NGOs or otherwise – by
working with suppliers to trace where their seafood is coming
from and how they can be sure it has been harvested sustainably.
Certificationoverload
Communicating this story to consumers is another challenge
altogether. With a plethora of certification systems and eco-
labels being used – from the MSC, to Fish for Life and the RSPCA’s
Freedom Food badge – consumers can be forgiven for being
confused, despite their growing interest in the subject.
The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative’s benchmarking tool
will help in bringing some consistency and openness in connecting
labelling with seafood certification programmes. But as with
other sustainable commodity certification systems, such as
timber or palm oil, the role of standards has been called into
question. While the strictly-defined criteria set out by the likes
Sustainableseafoodsourcing:
managingriskandmakingsustainable
improvements
Investors,campaignersandconsumerswantmoretransparency
inseafoodsupplychains,andcompaniesareresponding,ifslowly
3. of MSC and Aquaculture Stewardship Council offers a useful
framework for compliance and best practice, some schemes
have been criticised for taking too much of a lowest common
denominator approach.
However, any tools that can help shift consumer behaviour
and drive more responsible sourcing throughout the sector
are welcome. By educating consumers – and changing their
spending patterns – real change can be brought about. But
helping business develop the right motivation to turn complex
product metrics into clear consumer-friendly messaging to
help bring about this change is an on-going challenge.
All of these issues, challenges and opportunities will be
explored extensively during the forthcoming Innovation Forum
conference – Sustainable seafood sourcing: How business
can manage global risk and collaborate for sustainable
improvements effectively – taking place in London on 25-26th
November 2015.
Speakersinclude:
• Lasse Gustavsson, executive
director, Oceana,Europe
• Chris Ninnes, CEO,
AquacultureStewardship
Council
• Toby Middleton, senior
country manager, Marine
StewardshipCouncil
• Huw Thomas, fisheries and
aquaculture manager,
WMMorrison
• Ally Dingwall, aquaculture
& fisheries manager,
Sainsbury’s
• Anaïs Pauwels, sustainable
private brand manager,
DelhaizeBelgium
• Sylvia Low, Hilton Group,
corporate responsibility
manager Asia Pacific, Hilton
Worldwide,Singapore
• Brendan May, chairman,
Robertsbridge(former CEO,
MSC)
• Hyacinthe Cloarec, director
global fish management,
MetroAG
• Laky Zervudachi,
sustainability director,
DirectSeafoodGroup
• Lucy Blow,
sustainability specialist,
NewEnglandSeafood
• Guy Dean, vice president,
AlbionFisheries,Canada
• Dr. Darian McBain, group
director of sustainable
development, ThaiUnion
Group,Thailand
• Blake Lee-Harwood,
communications
and strategy director,
SustainableFisheries
Partnership
• Gareth Butterfield,
commercial manager,
MarineHarvest
• Will McCallum, head
of oceans campaigns,
GreenpeaceUK
• Tatjana Gerling,
senior manager whitefish
& markets,
WWF
• Dr. Dierk Peters, markets
outreach associate,
InternationalSeafood
SustainabilityFoundation
(ISSF),Germany
• Sam Stone, fisheries officer,
MarineConservation
Society
• Tony Long, director, Ending
Illegal Fishing Project,
ThePewCharitableTrusts
• Nick Kightley, category
lead food and farming,
EthicalTradingInitiative
• Steve Trent, executive
director, Environmental
JusticeFoundation
• Dr Andreina Fenech
Farrugia, director,
Department of Fisheries and
Aquaculture, Ministryfor
SustainableDevelopment,
Malta
• Kristian Teleki, director of
global engagement, Global
OceanCommission
• Yngve Torgersen, director,
Department of Fisheries
and Aquaculture, Ministry
ofIndustry,Tradeand
Fisheries,Norway
• Agathe Grossmith,
CSR manager, Carrefour
• Peter Andrews,
sustainability policy adviser,
BritishRetailConsortium
• Eric Enno Tamm, team
leader, ThisFish,Canada
• Simon Bush, lecturer
environmental policy group,
WageningenUniversity
• Daniel Knoop, International
Programme Coordinator
Aquaculture, Solidaridad
• Lesley Sander, director
sustainability metrics and
performance measures,
Sodexo
• Andy Hall, international
relations advisor,
SERC
4. • Focused debate
• Senior participants
• Candid dialogue
DayOne:Wednesday25thNovember2015
Welcome and opening remarks
Brendan May, chairman, Robertsbridge(former CEO, MSC)
Seafood governance: The state of play
Consumers, investors and NGOs all want to see more transparency
in supply chains – and the seafood industry is no different. This
is, however, a significant change for a sector that has had a poor
record in terms of transparency.
The increased disclosure of company sustainability data has
helped improve corporate reputation for some of the big brands
in the industry. But this has not been a smooth process – some
more progressive companies have taken a lead; others have been
reluctant, to say the least.
The international governance of the seafood industry is playing a
major role – companies are now benchmarking their performance
against each other, making improvements and developing industry
best practice.
In this opening session, with key note speaker Lasse Gustavsson
from ocean strategy specialists Oceana, we will:
• explore what the industry must do to secure a sustainable
future for seafood;
• determine the most pressing risks for supply chains; and
• focus on what individual companies must do to rebuild fish
stocks and restore marine biodiversity.
Lasse Gustavsson, executive director, OceanaEurope
How are retailers and big seafood firms
responding? The NGO perspective
Campaigning groups have targeted the seafood sector for some
time, putting pressure on the big businesses involved to comply
with best practices, take account of declining stocks and the
subsequent implications for long-term supply viability, and to stick
to quotas. There is an apparent clash between the interests of the
big factory trawlers and the small-scale fishermen – and it’s the
latter that have a tradition of fishing sustainably, and supporting
local economies, but who don’t get access to the quotas.
Illegal fishing is a major concern – a lack of data tracking
where fish come from means that significant amounts of the
global seafood supply is unregulated and without traceability.
International cooperation, supported by big brands, is
essential to develop effective enforcement. Better policies and
implementation, at national and international levels, can help
identify individual vessels and their catch. New technologies have
a clear and essential role to play.
In this session, leading campaigners will explain:
• how they have seen the seafood industry adapt in the face of
pressure for reform;
• their experience on how to direct, moderate and improve
collaboration, transparency and traceability;
• how engagement with companies has benefits for both sides; and
• where they think activists’ focus will be next.
Will McCallum, head of oceans campaigns, GreenpeaceUK
Tony Long, director, ThePewCharitableTrusts
Sam Stone, fisheries officer, MarineConservationSociety
Tatjana Gerling, senior manager whitefish & markets, WWF
Business responses to seafood risk agenda:
Brands and retailers respond
Food brands and retailers have made strides in the past few years
to properly develop transparency in seafood supply chains – and
not just because they’ve been the targets of concerted activist
campaigning. They have worked with their suppliers to trace
where seafood comes from, who is catching it, and how they are
ensuring it is being harvested sustainably.
Thanks to effective campaigning that’s enjoyed a high media profile,
seafood’s consumers are well informed and, to a higher degree than
most other sectors, engaged with the sustainability debate. Leading
retailers now report annually on the fisheries that supply them,
the management practices in place that ensure transparency and
best practices, environmental impacts, and relevant certification
and verification. They are also developing the role of aquaculture
practices in producing their seafood products – which is providing
a rapidly increasing proportion of what’s on the shelves.
In this session we will examine how leading retailers have
recognised the essential benefits of sustainable seafood supply;
the business case for working with suppliers to ensure that the
seafood consumers want is not only available now but also secured
for the future, and how to develop effective partnerships in the
supply chain, and with NGOs and other relevant stakeholders.
Anais Pauwels, sustainable private brand manager, DelhaizeBelgium
Ally Dingwall, aquaculture and fisheries manager, Sainsbury’s
Sylvia Low, Hilton Group, corporate responsibility manager
Asia Pacific, HiltonWorldwide,Singapore
Agathe Grossmith, CSR manager, Carrefour
5. The supplier perspective – actions and
priorities that ensure sustainable supply.
Corporate case studies
In this session we will engage with major seafood suppliers that
are committed to providing their customers with sustainable
fish and shellfish – including certified products when and where
appropriate.
Seafood suppliers have the challenge themselves of engaging
their own supply chain to find solutions for transparency and
traceability, and developing clear visibility on where seafood is
sourced from. Retailers also require this data to monitor and
measure improvements, but mainly to enable them track their
products from source to market.
This all requires significant education as end suppliers learn to
deal with changing customer requirements – and we’ll find out
how international suppliers engage with customers and all their
sourcing partners.
Laky Zervudachi, sustainability director, DirectSeafoodGroup
Dr Darian McBain, group director of sustainable development,
ThaiUnionFrozenProducts
Gareth Butterfield, commercial manager, MarineHarvest
Lucy Blow, sustainability specialist, NewEnglandSeafood
Has – and can – certification deliver for
sustainable seafood?
The pros and cons of certification and eco-label schemes has
become one of the most hotly debated sustainable supply chain
issues. While there are clear benefits from certification schemes
that have strictly defined criteria and a transparent compliance
process, many schemes have been criticised for taking too much
of a lowest common denominator approach.
In this session, seafood certification experts will explain how
effective schemes for the sector are avoiding the classic
certification pitfalls, the benefits for fisheries and their
stakeholders of achieving certified-sustainable status and what
they mean for consumer-facing brands and retailers.
We will have critical commentary on what certification schemes
do well, and less well, from a senior fishery manager, who will
give his on-the-ground experience of implementing schemes, the
challenges involved and the benefits he has seen for his business.
Chris Ninnes, CEO, AquacultureStewardshipCouncil
TobyMiddleton,seniorcountrymanager,MarineStewardshipCouncil(MSC)
Simon Bush, lecturer environmental policy group, WageningenUniversity
With commentary from: Guy Dean, vice president, AlbionFisheries
Aquaculture and sustainability – can it deliver?
As the global demand for seafood continues to grow, and wild
stocks dwindle through over-exploitation, the lure of farming
fish and shellfish is increasing. While farmed fish can, of course,
help preserve ocean eco-systems, aquaculture processes can
themselves be resource-heavy and environmentally damaging,
particularly at a local level.
This session will explore the future of aquaculture, and how the
industry is meeting these challenges. We will examine the impact
from introduction of new innovative technologies and debate how
best practices are effectively implemented.
• How is the aquaculture industry developing sustainable
processes that maximise growth rates and minimise
production costs in order to meet the increasing demand for
fish and shellfish?
• What is the effect of this demand on natural stocks and how
can regulation ensure their long-term future?
• Where are the key challenges for aquaculture in minimising
environmental impacts?
• How can aquaculture provide a properly sustainable solution to
consumer demand for seafood?
Chris Ninnes, CEO, AquacultureStewardshipCouncil
Huw Thomas, fisheries and aquaculture manager, WM Morrison
Daniel Knoop, international programme coordinator aquaculture,
Solidaridad
With commentary from: Lasse Gustavsson, executive director,
Oceana Europe
DayOne:Wednesday25thNovember2015
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Innovation Forum are looking for a small number of partners
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6. DayTwo:Thursday26thNovember2015
Human rights and forced labour: seafood supply
chains at risk
The supply of some seafood – such as large scale prawn and
shrimp harvesting in southeast Asia – has been affected with
serious labour rights issues, including trafficking, forced labour
and dangerous working practices. These in turn impact the long-
term viability of the supply chain for brands and retailers.
There are challenges for buyers to spread knowledge among
relevant stakeholders and build capacity with suppliers to
eliminate unsustainable labour practices.
This session will set the scene and specifically address how
businesses are currently tackling issues to improve working
conditions:
• Andy Hall, human rights activist in Thailand, will offer his
on-ground experience to illuminate the reality and severity of
Human rights issues in supply chains.
• Ethical Trading Initiative’s Nick Kightley will explain how the
ETI’s base code can help companies engage their suppliers and
develop key target and collaborative action plans.
• Steve Trent from the Environmental Justice Foundation will
highlight the nexus between IUU fishing in Thailand and human
rights issues.
Andy Hall, international relations advisor, SERC
Nick Kightley, category lead, food and farming, EthicalTradingInitiative
Steve Trent, executive director, EnvironmentalJusticeFoundation
How policy can drive marine sustainability
– national and international cooperation
A number of high profile campaigns – such as chef and
environmentalist Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Fish Fight
in the UK – have highlighted some negative consequences of
operating quota systems for fish and shellfish catches. However
well-meaning the regulations are, their conservation aims can
be undermined and diverted by problems including by-catch
discarding and arguments over quota distribution.
Quotas also encourage, inevitably, an increase in illegal fishing
as fishermen struggle to find ways to maintain income and a
sustainable livelihood.
However, some politicians and administrators at regional,
national and international levels do seem determined to achieve
the balance between having a viable fishing industry, supplying
the seafood that the global market desires, and maintaining wild
stocks for the long-term.
In this session, we will address:
• The intricacies and apparent illogicality in quota systems
– and, on the other hand, what they try to achieve.
• At the EU level, the challenges of agreeing quotas between
member governments – how the competing interests can be
best aligned.
• How local small-scale fishing boats can be encouraged and
enabled to compete with the factory trawlers.
Dr Andreina Fenech Farrugia, director, Department of Fisheries and
Aquaculture, MinistryforSustainableDevelopment,Malta
Yngve Torgersen, director, Department of Fisheries and Aquaculture,
MinistryofIndustry,TradeandFisheries,Norway
Kristian Teleki, director of global engagement, GlobalOcean
Commission
Supply chain collaboration – the challenges
from working with NGOs and other corporate
stakeholders to drive sustainable change
To date much of the pressure for developing sustainable
practices in the seafood industry has come from the activist NGO
community. There is a growing movement within the industry that
recognises the need for business engagement, and cooperation
along the supply chain, if long-term sustainability is to be achieved.
In this session we will engage with seafood industry experts,
and debate how companies at each stage of the seafood
supply chain can best work together – with NGO partners
when appropriate – focusing on developing collaboration and
transparency to drive the required change.
We will also consider the risks of illegal, unreported and
unregulated fish entering supply chains, and how to counter
this – taking as a case study the impending ban on Thai products
through the EU’s IUU regulations.
Guy Dean, vice president, AlbionFisheries
Peter Andrews, sustainability policy adviser,
BritishRetailConsortium
Dr. Dierk Peters, markets outreach associate, InternationalSeafood
SustainabilityFoundation,Germany
Blake Lee-Harwood, communications and strategy director,
SustainableFisheriesPartnership
Corporate case studies: Q&A panels
– Leading by example
In these two moderated sessions leading retailers and suppliers,
such as Metro AG and Thai Union Group, will talk about their work
and experience in the seafood industry.
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Closing discussion: can consumers REALLY
drive the sustainable fish agenda? Or is it down
to business to make the necessary changes?
The impact of consumer engagement is one of the sustainable
business movement’s most-debated topics. Some will argue
that it’s only through education of customers – and resulting
changes in their spending patterns – that real change towards a
sustainable economy will be made. Others say that only corporate
policy change, such as introducing minimum standards for
products, is effective.
Either way, customers are hungry for information about products
and their sustainability – so what do brands need to do to turn
potentially complex product metrics into clear consumer-friendly
messaging?
In this final session, we will draw together some of the
arguments from the two days of debate, by looking at how seafood
brands, and their suppliers, can work together to develop more
sustainable practices and also engage consumers and relevant
stakeholders.
Will McCallum, head of oceans campaigns, GreenpeaceUK
Eric Enno Tamm, team leader, ThisFish
Sylvia Low, Hilton Group, corporate responsibility manager
Asia Pacific, HiltonWorldwide,Singapore
Lesley Sander, director sustainability metrics and performance
measures, Sodexo
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Who will be in the room?
We will be hosting a truly international group, with senior executives representing large corporations from
supply chain, sourcing, sustainability, public and corporate affairs, and communications job functions.
Seafood and marine conservation NGOs, and certification bodies who can help you make a real difference
will also be present. Experts from academic, governmental and science areas will be providing you with
their expert knowledge. A minimum of 80% of attendees are corporate practitioners and key NGOs to
ensure the conference delivers maximum value – and maximum action, allowing you to network with all
key players from across the whole industry.
Is it just another talking shop? Will there be outcomes?
The conference is specifically designed to promote action by providing the practical tools necessary to
implement more sustainable practices. By bringing together an intimate group of corporate practitioners
and seafood and marine conservation advocates, the conference provides a strong platform for delegates
to take away actionable insight that can be implemented from the first day back on the office.
This conference will be our first of an ongoing series of annual events revolving around sustainability in the
seafood industry. As for our other conferences, we will complement our events with insightful reporting
and analysis.
Why will this event be different from others?
While all event organisers like to tell you they are different and unique, we can tell you a few things about
our approach, and you can decide for yourself if we’re worth your attention. The people behind Innovation
Forum are experienced in the field of sustainable business. We’re very clear that we’re in this space for
the long term, and we want to create an event that discusses the trends, debates the issues, connects key
players and most importantly – drives change.
We are seeking to also host this event elsewhere in the world in the coming 12 months, and your support of
this event helps us spread the word about solutions to the seafood sustainability problem.
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Downloadourreportsforfree
The management briefing that complements this event has been put together as a result of cross-industry research
with leading experts in the field. The report covers the current state of play in the industry as well as assessing and
analysing some practical steps companies can take, and the challenges/opportunities that will result. The report is a
useful tool in itself, but also works well to set the scene for discussion at the conference.
Make sure to download your copy for free from www.innovation-forum.co.uk/sustainable-seafood-sourcing