Skretting's Commitment to Sustainability: Prioritizing Transparency and Accountability in Aquafeed Production

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Skretting, a leading aquafeed producer, has taken a significant step towards prioritizing sustainability in its operations. The company's latest Sustainability Report 2021 outlines its commitment to transparency, accountability, and a life cycle mindset, acknowledging the critical role that feed companies play in reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the aquaculture industry. With feed emissions accounting for up to 80% of aquaculture's greenhouse gas emissions, Skretting's efforts aim to address the complex challenges of its life cycle, from ingredient production and transportation to end-of-life.

Key Takeaways:

  • Skretting's Sustainability Report 2021 identifies the actions the company is taking to reduce the carbon footprints of its feed solutions, including evaluating the environmental and social impacts of feed production.
  • The report adopts a multidimensional approach, acknowledging the different trade-offs of ingredients and feeds, and evaluating the environmental and social impacts of feed production.
  • Skretting has opted to work with its suppliers, customers, competitors, and other stakeholders to overcome the challenges of its life cycle, including challenges related to water footprint and biodiversity loss.
  • The company has set targets within the Sustainability Roadmap 2025, focusing on three pillars: health & welfare, climate & circularity, and good citizenship.
  • Skretting has invited industry representatives to share their views on key topics, including transparency, marine ingredients, and soy sourcing, certification, and environmental, social, and governance risks.
  • The company's CEO, Therese Log Berjord, emphasizes the importance of collaboration and accountability in driving transformational changes in the industry.
  • Skretting's sustainability story is highlighted as a key example of the power of collaboration and the need for companies to work with customers, suppliers, NGOs, certification bodies, and other stakeholders.

Statistics:

  • At least 80% of aquaculture's greenhouse gas emissions come from feed production.
  • Skretting's Sustainability Report 2021 highlights the company's progress towards reducing its carbon footprint.
  • The report provides a detailed analysis of the environmental and social impacts of Skretting's life cycle.
  • Skretting is working with its suppliers, customers, competitors, and other stakeholders to overcome challenges related to feed production.
  • The company has set targets within the Sustainability Roadmap 2025, focusing on three key areas: health & welfare, climate & circularity, and good citizenship.

Sources:

  • Skretting's Sustainability Report 2021
  • Therese Log Berjord, CEO of Skretting, interview
  • Jorge Daz, Skretting's sustainability manager, interview
  • Al Bawaba (Albawaba.com)