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  • ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries Traceability Technology
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    ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries Traceability Technology

    The ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries Traceability Technology has been co-designed with small-scale fishers to ensure that it is relevant to their context. The traceability technology is implemented through an integrated system of customised mobile applications and online platforms which can effectively track seafood from landing site to the final consumer. It incorporates crosschecking and validation of data Learn More about ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries Traceability Technologyby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries Traceability Technology has been co-designed with small-scale fishers to ensure that it is relevant to their context. The traceability technology is implemented through an integrated system of customised mobile applications and online platforms which can effectively track seafood from landing site to the final consumer. It incorporates crosschecking and validation of data points across the ABALOBI Fisher App, ABALOBI Marketplace App, ABALOBI Monitor App, and ABALOBI Admin Panel online platform. The key to the success of this integrated technology is that all stakeholders along a small-scale fisheries value chain can readily track seafood moving through the traceability system. In addition, the ABALOBI ICT4Fisheries Traceability Technology enables a consumer facing QR Code to be generated that captures the unique story behind each seafood species in real time. This provides visibility for small-scale fishers and helps them differentiate their seafood products.

    Region:
    • Eastern Africa
    • Global
    • Southern Africa
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: chris@abalobi.org
    Website: www.abalobi.org
  • African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network
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    African Women Fish Processors and Traders Network

    The AWFishNET is a collaborative network joining women fish processors and traders from all over Africa to share the best practices, experiences, and technologies to promote learning and determine suitable methods for development. As an advocate for the challenges fisheries industries face, it facilitates the development of policies across Africa to enhance the role of Learn More about African Women Fish Processors and Traders Networkby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The AWFishNET is a collaborative network joining women fish processors and traders from all over Africa to share the best practices, experiences, and technologies to promote learning and determine suitable methods for development. As an advocate for the challenges fisheries industries face, it facilitates the development of policies across Africa to enhance the role of the fisheries sector. Safeguarding fisheries operations will help expand market access for fish trade, contributing to food security and nutrition across Africa.

    Region:
    • Eastern Africa
    • Middle Africa
    • Northern Africa
    • Southern Africa
    • Western Africa
    Sectors:
    • Trade union/worker organization

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@awfishnet.org
    Website: awfishnet.org
  • Aqua Farms Organization
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    Aqua Farms Organization

    Aqua Farms Organization aims to enhance proper utilization of aquatic resources through sustainable aquaculture and rebuilding the fisheries of Tanzania. Their objectives are: – Promoting environmental friendly and economic competitive aquaculture; – Supporting the conservation of aquatic environment and stock enhancement; – Supporting research on sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources and aquaculture; – Improving community Learn More about Aqua Farms Organizationby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Aqua Farms Organization aims to enhance proper utilization of aquatic resources through sustainable aquaculture and rebuilding the fisheries of Tanzania. Their objectives are:
    – Promoting environmental friendly and economic competitive aquaculture;
    – Supporting the conservation of aquatic environment and stock enhancement;
    – Supporting research on sustainable exploitation of aquatic resources and aquaculture;
    – Improving community health of the lacustrine and coastal communities;
    – Empowering youth and women in utilization of aquatic resources and aquaculture.

    Region:
    • Eastern Africa
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@afo.or.tz
    Website: afo.or.tz
  • Aquaculture Stewardship Council
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    Aquaculture Stewardship Council

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Key Data Elements (KDE) project: rollout in Vietnam In line with ASC’s commitment to continuous improvement, the Programme Assurance Team (PAT) initiated the Key Data Elements (KDE) project aimed at introducing technology to improve digital traceability. The project aims to enhance supply chain transparency, mitigate risk and provide greater verifiable information Learn More about Aquaculture Stewardship Councilby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Key Data Elements (KDE) project: rollout in Vietnam

    In line with ASC’s commitment to continuous improvement, the Programme Assurance Team (PAT) initiated the Key Data Elements (KDE) project aimed at introducing technology to improve digital traceability. The project aims to enhance supply chain transparency, mitigate risk and provide greater verifiable information to meet industry expectations. This involves using software to capture and convey key data elements from certified farm origin throughout the supply chain. The KDE project has been developed in collaboration with farms, industry and retailers and ASC works together with the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST) towards industry alignment and interoperability. Some of the collected data will flow through the entire supply system. These data elements will evolve as the standards, requirements and needs of the supply chain evolve. After some delay mainly because of Covid, we are currently rolling out the project among shrimp farmers and processors in Vietnam and accounts have been set up for importers outside Vietnam. We are grateful to these farm stakeholders for their engagement with the new systems and requirements. Our next steps with the project will be to roll out in other countries and also covering other species. For future updates as the project progresses, please refer to our website.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Certification/accreditation body

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: kristof.bevernage@asc-aqua.org
    Website: www.asc-aqua.org
  • Assent Compliance
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    Assent Compliance

    Assent Compliance is the global leader in supply chain data management, providing companies with SaaS solutions that manage third-party data to protect corporate brands, increase market accessibility, and reduce operational and financial risk. By combining leading-edge technology with extensive supply chain expertise, we deliver solutions to help companies identify and assess risk in their supply Learn More about Assent Complianceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Assent Compliance is the global leader in supply chain data management, providing companies with SaaS solutions that manage third-party data to protect corporate brands, increase market accessibility, and reduce operational and financial risk. By combining leading-edge technology with extensive supply chain expertise, we deliver solutions to help companies identify and assess risk in their supply chains, and manage their data with increased efficiency. We provide thought leadership on regulatory issues and best practices through our involvement with a variety of industry bodies, associations and organizations. Through our work with the Social Responsibility Alliance, we are helping to create open-source tools that facilitate the collection of responsible sourcing data, and provide the resources and support companies need to create socially responsible supply chains.this is wide test

    Region:
    • Australia and New Zealand
    • Eastern Europe
    • North America
    • Northern Europe
    • Southern Europe
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@assentcompliance.com
    Website: www.assentcompliance.com
  • Best Seafood Practices
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    Best Seafood Practices

    Best Seafood Practices (BSP) ensures wild seafood has been caught and processed in an ethical manner, respecting the wellbeing and security of all employees across the supply chain. The BSP program address food safety, social accountability, and environmental responsibility. Learn More about Best Seafood Practicesby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Best Seafood Practices (BSP) ensures wild seafood has been caught and processed in an ethical manner, respecting the wellbeing and security of all employees across the supply chain. The BSP program address food safety, social accountability, and environmental responsibility.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Certification/accreditation body

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: https://bspcertification.org/ContactUs
    Website: bspcertification.org/Home/Index
  • Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements (CFFA)
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    Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements (CFFA)

    CFFA began as a way to invite artisanal fishermen to express their points of view on the future of their sector. CFF has now evolved into a platform of NGOs based in Brussels that document the development and environmental impacts of EU-ACP (European Union – African, Caribbean and Pacific states) fisheries relations on small-scale fishing Learn More about Coalition for Fair Fisheries Arrangements (CFFA)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    CFFA began as a way to invite artisanal fishermen to express their points of view on the future of their sector. CFF has now evolved into a platform of NGOs based in Brussels that document the development and environmental impacts of EU-ACP (European Union – African, Caribbean and Pacific states) fisheries relations on small-scale fishing communities. The core objective of CFFA is to promote the livelihoods and food security of coastal fishing communities, through information sharing, advocacy and supporting dialogue between organizations in ACP countries and decision makers and the private sector in the EU.

    Region:
    • Eastern Africa
    • Eastern Europe
    • Northern Africa
    • Northern Europe
    • Southern Africa
    • Southern Europe
    • Western Africa
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: cffa.cape@gmail.com
    Website: cape-cffa.squarespace.com
  • Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions
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    Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions

    The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions is a global community of stakeholders working together to improve the sustainability and responsibility of seafood supply chains for our ocean and the people who depend on it. The Alliance envisions a world with an abundance of seafood in an environment where workers, communities, and our ocean thrive. Its Learn More about Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutionsby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Conservation Alliance for Seafood Solutions is a global community of stakeholders working together to improve the sustainability and responsibility of seafood supply chains for our ocean and the people who depend on it. The Alliance envisions a world with an abundance of seafood in an environment where workers, communities, and our ocean thrive. Its goal is that by 2030, at least 75% of global seafood production is environmentally sustainable or making verifiable improvement, and safeguards are in place to ensure social responsibility. The Alliance finds efficiencies in the sustainable seafood community and makes sure that diverse voices from across seafood supply chains are included, so that we can accelerate and increase our collective impact.

    Region:
    • Eastern Asia
    • North America
    • Northern Europe
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: meaghan@solutionsforseafood.org
    Website: solutionsforseafood.org
  • Conservation International
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    Conservation International

    For over 30 years, CI has been protecting nature for the benefit of global humanity. They do this through science, policy and partnerships with countries, communities and companies. Their oceans program is committed to sustainable production, ensuring that seafood is environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. They have invested effort in functioning as a catalyst and Learn More about Conservation Internationalby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    For over 30 years, CI has been protecting nature for the benefit of global humanity. They do this through science, policy and partnerships with countries, communities and companies. Their oceans program is committed to sustainable production, ensuring that seafood is environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. They have invested effort in functioning as a catalyst and convener on social responsibility, driving alignment among organizations that work with businesses, governments, and civil society groups involved in the seafood sector on a shared definition and collective action plan for progress: and developing a strong and diverse community of practice, comprised of environmental and social nonprofit organizations, academic researchers, consultants, and other key experts.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: jkittinger@conservation.org
    Website: www.conservation.org/How/Pages/Transforming-wild-fisheries-and-fish-farming.aspx
  • Decent Work in Fisheries Initiative
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    Decent Work in Fisheries Initiative

    The Decent Work in Fisheries Initiative works to address the following questions: – How might we use qualitative case study information to assess trends in violations of ILO Rights at Work and Decent Work in marine wild-capture fisheries? – How might we define and measure thresholds for ILO Rights at Work and Decent Work in Learn More about Decent Work in Fisheries Initiativeby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Decent Work in Fisheries Initiative works to address the following questions:
    – How might we use qualitative case study information to assess trends in violations of ILO Rights at Work and Decent Work in marine wild-capture fisheries?
    – How might we define and measure thresholds for ILO Rights at Work and Decent Work in marine wild-capture fisheries?
    – How might we identify the suite of conditions and drivers that interact and combine to produce exploitative labor situations and decent work?
    The research will aim to understand these different factors and how they work together to create even more problematic outcomes (such as forced labor), which would help provide context and validation for the Global Slavery Index, and other models at the country level, and ultimately, inform policies, practices, and ratifications of conventions that are needed to protect workers.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Website: www.decentwork.fish
  • Environmental Justice Foundation
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    Environmental Justice Foundation

    Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a UK based registered charity working internationally, addressing issues that link environmental security and human rights, focusing on the global south. EJF’s campaigns include addressing illegal fishing (IUU) and associated human rights abuses, sustainability, and rights issues associated with shrimp production. EJF’s work on fisheries focuses on effective implementation of Learn More about Environmental Justice Foundationby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Environmental Justice Foundation (EJF) is a UK based registered charity working internationally, addressing issues that link environmental security and human rights, focusing on the global south. EJF’s campaigns include addressing illegal fishing (IUU) and associated human rights abuses, sustainability, and rights issues associated with shrimp production. EJF’s work on fisheries focuses on effective implementation of the European Union IUU Regulation, illegal fishing in the Gulf of Guinea, ending illegal fishing and human rights abuses in the Thai seafood sector, promotion of best practices across the wider Asian region, and an initiative towards greater transparency and traceability in marine fisheries. As part of this project, EJF is calling for a suite of actions: mandatory application of Unique Vessel Identifiers (UVIs) and the development of a Global Record for fishing vessels, the near-term adoption of digital systems in fisheries management, and an end to the exploitation of Flags of Convenience.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@ejfoundation.org
    Website: www.ejfoundation.org
  • Fair Trade USA
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    Fair Trade USA

    In 2014, Fair Trade USA launched its Seafood program in an effort to bring the benefits of Fair Trade to fishermen, fish farmers, and seafood processing workers. Through Fair Trade certification and improved market access, the Seafood program aims to build strong communities by ensuring financially stable families, safe working conditions, access to services through Learn More about Fair Trade USAby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    In 2014, Fair Trade USA launched its Seafood program in an effort to bring the benefits of Fair Trade to fishermen, fish farmers, and seafood processing workers. Through Fair Trade certification and improved market access, the Seafood program aims to build strong communities by ensuring financially stable families, safe working conditions, access to services through community development premium investments, and biologically healthy ecosystems. Fair Trade’s standards use a step-wise approach that requires improvement of social, economic, and environmental conditions over time, benefiting both communities and the natural ecosystems upon which they depend.

    Region:
    • Central America
    • North America
    • Oceania
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • Certification/accreditation body

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: seafood@fairtradeusa.org
    Website: www.fairtradecertified.org/what-we-do/what-we-certify/seafood
  • Fish Safety Foundation
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    Fish Safety Foundation

    The FISH Safety Foundation is an independent international non-profit organization that is committed to providing relevant practical education, access to resources and promoting a positive safety culture in the global Fishing Industry – an industry recognized as the most hazardous in the World. The Foundation encourages and promotes safe and sustainable fishing practices, and acknowledges Learn More about Fish Safety Foundationby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The FISH Safety Foundation is an independent international non-profit organization that is committed to providing relevant practical education, access to resources and promoting a positive safety culture in the global Fishing Industry – an industry recognized as the most hazardous in the World.
    The Foundation encourages and promotes safe and sustainable fishing practices, and acknowledges the importance of commercial operators, fishers and fishing communities working together for the betterment of the entire industry.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@fishsafety.org
    Website: www.fishsafety.org
  • Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea
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    Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guinea

    The Fishing Industry Association (FIA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1991, with membership consisting of the fishing companies and seafood processors of Papua New Guinea, all of whom are working to promote responsible management of the fisheries industry. For instance, the FIA PNG members are encouraged to implement practices that drive social responsibility practices Learn More about Fishing Industry Association of Papua New Guineaby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Fishing Industry Association (FIA) is a non-profit organization founded in 1991, with membership consisting of the fishing companies and seafood processors of Papua New Guinea, all of whom are working to promote responsible management of the fisheries industry. For instance, the FIA PNG members are encouraged to implement practices that drive social responsibility practices related to labor conditions; to mitigate and minimize the impact of marine litter and fishing gear; as well as manage their fishing operations in a responsible manner by preserving biodiversity and conforming to the conservation measures included in the terms of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. Our FIA PNG Responsible Sourcing Policy (RSP) has been recognized by several stakeholders as a holistic and comprehensive approach for maintaining healthy Marine Ecosystems and look after Labour Conditions on-board and Crew Welfare.

    The tuna members of the Association are involved in all aspects of the tuna supply chain – fishing, trading, logistics, processing, sales, and marketing. We have a tuna fleet of 86 tuna purse seiners and a total tuna processing capacity of 980 MT/day in 6 tuna processing facilities located in Papua New Guinea; These member companies are as follows:

    · Frabelle Processing PNG Limited – (MSC-C-53092)

    · Frabelle Fishing Corporation

    · RD Tuna Canners Ltd PNG – (MSC-C-54816)

    · RD Fishing

    · International Food Corporation (IFC) – (MSC-C-53094)

    · Majestic Seafood Corporation Limited – (MSC-C-54164)

    · Nambawan Seafood Corporation Limited – (MSC-C-56496)

    · South Seas Tuna Corporation Limited (SSTC) – (MSC-C-53093)

    · Fair Well Fishery

    · Trans-Pacific Journey Fishing (TPJ)

    · TPS marine fishing

    The core business of the FIA PNG fishing and processing comprises selling whole round frozen tuna, pre-cooked frozen tuna loins, raw packed canned tuna, and canned tuna. The processors are mainly foreign investors who also have other processing sites in the Philippines and Thailand producing tuna in glass jars and pouches, among others

    Region:
    • Melanesia
    • Micronesia
    • Polynesia
    Sectors:
    • Seafood industry

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: contact@seafoodmatter.eu
    Website: www.fia-png.com
  • FishWise
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    FishWise

    FishWise promotes the health and recovery of ocean ecosystems by providing innovative market-based tools to the seafood industry, supporting sustainability through environmentally and socially responsible business practices. For more than fifteen years, FishWise has worked closely with the seafood industry to foster leadership in sustainability. We believe that the seafood industry not only has serious Learn More about FishWiseby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    FishWise promotes the health and recovery of ocean ecosystems by providing innovative market-based tools to the seafood industry, supporting sustainability through environmentally and socially responsible business practices. For more than fifteen years, FishWise has worked closely with the seafood industry to foster leadership in sustainability. We believe that the seafood industry not only has serious impacts on the health of oceans and the welfare of its workers, but also the potential to make an enormous contribution to the health of our planet and its inhabitants. FishWise works by advancing private sector leadership, building multi-stakeholder collaboration, and producing research and knowledge. ADVANCING PRIVATE SECTOR LEADERSHIP: FishWise partners with the seafood industry to achieve some of the most ambitious responsible seafood commitments. Currently this includes partnerships with large national and regional retailers, along with independent grocery stores and mid-supply chain and producer companies. As a growing but still nimble organization, FishWise is selective in the projects it takes on, in order to maximize its capacity and ability to deliver results. BUILDING COLLABORATION AND KNOWLEDGE: FishWise sparks learning and innovation by convening government, industry, and nonprofit organizations to create new strategies for improving traceability and combating human rights abuses in seafood supply chains. We are a go-to resource for best practices, tools, and approaches recommended by diverse experts in the field. With marine and social scientists and data analysts on staff, and through strategic academic affiliations, FishWise translates leading-edge scientific information into pragmatic recommendations for a range of seafood stakeholders.

    Region:
    • Global
    • North America
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: services@fishwise.org
    Website: fishwise.org
  • Food Alliance
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    Food Alliance

    The Food Alliance launched its sustainability standard for farmed shellfish in 2010 and began certifying to that standard in 2011. The standard applies to North American shellfish farms that produce oysters, clams, mussels, and geoducks. The program does not cover wild harvest. As with all Food Alliance Certified agricultural products, any shellfish product that carries Learn More about Food Allianceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Food Alliance launched its sustainability standard for farmed shellfish in 2010 and began certifying to that standard in 2011. The standard applies to North American shellfish farms that produce oysters, clams, mussels, and geoducks. The program does not cover wild harvest. As with all Food Alliance Certified agricultural products, any shellfish product that carries the Food Alliance Certified seal must be certified from production through packaging. Handling facilities that pack or process Food Alliance Certified shellfish products undergo annual third-party inspections that verify certification documentation for incoming products and ensure traceability, product integrity, and proper labeling through receiving, processing, storage, and shipping procedures. Retailers are only allowed to market unpackaged shellfish products (e.g., bulk mussels in the seafood case) as Food Alliance Certified if the package from which they came carried the certification.

    Region:
    • North America
    Sectors:
    • Certification/accreditation body

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: matt@foodalliance.org
    Website: foodalliance.org/shellfish-farms
  • Fortify Rights
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    Fortify Rights

    Fortify Rights supports human rights defenders and affected communities by investigating human rights violations and engaging people with power on solutions. Our work is focused on bringing laws and practices in line with human rights standards to ensure human rights for all. Learn More about Fortify Rightsby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Fortify Rights supports human rights defenders and affected communities by investigating human rights violations and engaging people with power on solutions. Our work is focused on bringing laws and practices in line with human rights standards to ensure human rights for all.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: Fortify.Rights@fortifyrights.org
    Website: www.FortifyRights.org
  • Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights Forum
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    Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights Forum

    The Seafood Working Group (SWG) is a global coalition of human rights, labor and environmental organizations that work together to develop and advocate for effective government policies and industry actions to end the related problems of labor exploitation, illegal fishing and overfishing in the international seafood trade. Founded in 2014 together with the support of Learn More about Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights Forumby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Seafood Working Group (SWG) is a global coalition of human rights, labor and environmental organizations that work together to develop and advocate for effective government policies and industry actions to end the related problems of labor exploitation, illegal fishing and overfishing in the international seafood trade. Founded in 2014 together with the support of Humanity United, the SWG is convened by Global Labor Justice – International Labor Rights Forum (GLJ-ILRF) and is led by an Advisory Body of leading organizations in these fields.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Asia
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: https://laborrights.org/contact
    Website: laborrights.org/industries/seafood#:~:text=The%20Seafood%20Working%20Group%20(SWG,overfishing%20in%20the%20international%20seafood
  • Global Seafood Alliance
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    Global Seafood Alliance

    Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) advances responsible seafood practices worldwide through education, advocacy, and demonstration. GSA convenes seafood industry leaders, academia, and NGOs to collaborate on cross-cutting issues like environmental and social responsibility, animal health and welfare, food safety and more. GSA is a membership-driven organization. Members include certified producers, corporations and individuals. Learn More about Global Seafood Allianceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Global Seafood Alliance (GSA) advances responsible seafood practices worldwide through education, advocacy, and demonstration. GSA convenes seafood industry leaders, academia, and NGOs to collaborate on cross-cutting issues like environmental and social responsibility, animal health and welfare, food safety and more. GSA is a membership-driven organization. Members include certified producers, corporations and individuals.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Certification/accreditation body

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: steven.hedlund@aquaculturealliance.org
    Website: www.globalseafood.org
  • Global Traceability Solutions
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    Global Traceability Solutions

    Global Traceability has, since 2012, operated a cloud traceability platform that allows supply chain partners to connect and share product data. The collaborative software allows for supply chain mapping and greater visibility over the supply chain process. Global Traceability has over 85,000 businesses operating on the platform, including global players like Unilever. Having originally focused Learn More about Global Traceability Solutionsby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Global Traceability has, since 2012, operated a cloud traceability platform that allows supply chain partners to connect and share product data. The collaborative software allows for supply chain mapping and greater visibility over the supply chain process. Global Traceability has over 85,000 businesses operating on the platform, including global players like Unilever.

    Having originally focused on traceability in the timber industry, Global Traceability has in recent years moved into seafood traceability by establishing partnerships with certification schemes including the Marine Stewardship Council and Aquaculture Stewardship Council, as well as major seafood industry stakeholders. With its experience in traceability, certification management, and compliance, Global Traceability can red-flag IUU fishing and enable a more transparent seafood supply chain.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: ulrich.heindl@global-traceability.com
    Website: www.global-traceability.com
  • Global Tuna Alliance
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    Global Tuna Alliance

    On 5 June, 2017, 66 companies, including retailers and other tuna supply chain businesses, signed the Tuna 2020 Traceability Declaration with the aim of stopping illegal tuna getting to market, and promoting improvements in the environmental sustainability and human rights in tuna fisheries. The declaration was convened by the World Economic Forum and supported by Learn More about Global Tuna Allianceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    On 5 June, 2017, 66 companies, including retailers and other tuna supply chain businesses, signed the Tuna 2020 Traceability Declaration with the aim of stopping illegal tuna getting to market, and promoting improvements in the environmental sustainability and human rights in tuna fisheries. The declaration was convened by the World Economic Forum and supported by six national governments and 21 civil society organizations.

    The Commitments of the Tuna 2020 Traceability Declaration are based on the following four pillars:

    • Tuna Traceability Commitment
    • Commitment to a Socially Responsible Tuna Supply Chain
    • Commitment to Environmentally Responsible Tuna Sources
    • Government Partnership

    To deliver on the World Economic Forum Tuna 2020 Traceability Declaration, retail and other tuna supply chain businesses (referred to as “Global Tuna Alliance”) intend to eliminate illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in global tuna supply chains, and ensure that the tuna ultimately meets the highest standards of environmental performance and social responsibility.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: tom@globaltunaalliance.com
    Website: www.globaltunaalliance.com
  • GLOBALG.A.P.
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    GLOBALG.A.P.

    The GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture Standard operates under a third party accredited certification system worldwide. All stages of production must be certified: feed, seedlings, farming and post-harvest activities. The main pillars for responsible sourcing are covered: food safety (only standard recognized for food safety at farm level): environment and biodiversity, animal welfare, occupational health & safety and Learn More about GLOBALG.A.P.by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The GLOBALG.A.P. Aquaculture Standard operates under a third party accredited certification system worldwide. All stages of production must be certified: feed, seedlings, farming and post-harvest activities. The main pillars for responsible sourcing are covered: food safety (only standard recognized for food safety at farm level): environment and biodiversity, animal welfare, occupational health & safety and workerså« welfare. This last aspect is verified through the GLOBALG.A.P. Risk Assessment on Social Practices – GRASP. It serves as an initial evaluation of the social performance and may avoid unnecessary social audits – which brings high costs of certification. It covers everyone on the farm: permanent employees and seasonal workers. Main core areas include worker representation: fair and regular wages: no child labor: schooling for all children living on the farm: no discrimination. The outcome is transparently available to the market participants.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Certification/accreditation body

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@globalgap.org
    Website: www.globalgap.org/uk_en/for-producers/globalg.a.p./integrated-farm-assurance-ifa/aquaculture
  • Greenpeace
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    Greenpeace

    Greenpeace’s Ocean Campaign focuses on ocean threats including industrial fishing, bycatch, human rights at sea, habitat impacts, and works to improve fishery management. Greenpeace evaluates U.S. retailers on traceability and other sustainability issues through its Carting Away the Oceans reports, and assesses canned tuna brands through its Tuna Shopping Guide. Greenpeace released Sea of Distress, Learn More about Greenpeaceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Greenpeace’s Ocean Campaign focuses on ocean threats including industrial fishing, bycatch, human rights at sea, habitat impacts, and works to improve fishery management. Greenpeace evaluates U.S. retailers on traceability and other sustainability issues through its Carting Away the Oceans reports, and assesses canned tuna brands through its Tuna Shopping Guide. Greenpeace released Sea of Distress, its first evaluation of seafood sustainability among U.S. foodservice management companies and broadline distributors. Greenpeace is working to address transshipment at sea, inadequate observer coverage, insufficient monitoring, and control and surveillance regimes, which the organization has identified as major barriers to traceability efforts. Greenpeace also houses an IUU vessel blacklist on its website, which combines evidence from its own investigations with a compilation of official listings from around the world.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@wdc.greenpeace.org
    Website: www.greenpeace.org/usa/oceans
  • Hen Mpoano
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    Hen Mpoano

    Hεn Mpoano is a not-for-profit organization legally registered in Ghana since 2013 and based in Takoradi in the Western Region. Between 2009 to 2013, the organization existed and operated as Coastal Resources Center- Ghana, with affiliation to the Coastal Resources Center of the University of Rhode Island, USA. During this period, Hεn Mpoano led the Learn More about Hen Mpoanoby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Hεn Mpoano is a not-for-profit organization legally registered in Ghana since 2013 and based in Takoradi in the Western Region. Between 2009 to 2013, the organization existed and operated as Coastal Resources Center- Ghana, with affiliation to the Coastal Resources Center of the University of Rhode Island, USA. During this period, Hεn Mpoano led the implementation of the USAID-funded Integrated Coastal and Fisheries Governance (ICFG) Initiative for the Western Region of Ghana. Upon closure of the ICFG project, Hεn Mpoano became a registered organization with a mission towards continuing many of the initiatives related to coastal and marine governance begun under the project.

    Region:
    • Western Africa
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@henmpoano.org
    Website: henmpoano.org
  • Hong Kong Sustainable Seafood Coalition (HKSSC)
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    Hong Kong Sustainable Seafood Coalition (HKSSC)

    The HKSSC offers a practical and collaborative way to demonstrate good sourcing practices by its members committing to voluntary codes on responsible seafood sourcing. Buyers and sellers come together to find solutions to shared challenges. HKSSC members drive the agenda with the support of a Secretariat. Expert groups are engaged to ensure sourcing practices tackle Learn More about Hong Kong Sustainable Seafood Coalition (HKSSC)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The HKSSC offers a practical and collaborative way to demonstrate good sourcing practices by its members committing to voluntary codes on responsible seafood sourcing.

    Buyers and sellers come together to find solutions to shared challenges. HKSSC members drive the agenda with the support of a Secretariat. Expert groups are engaged to ensure sourcing practices tackle pressing issues such as illegal, unregulated and unreported (IUU) fishing, overfishing, traceability, harmful fish farming practices and risks to human health.

    Region:
    • Eastern Asia
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@hkssc.org
    Website: hksustainableseafoodcoalition.org
  • Human Rights at Sea
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    Human Rights at Sea

    Human Rights at Sea supports international communities with exposing the truth behind human rights abuses at sea through research and case studies, delivering methods to achieve social justice via legal and policy developments. With the implementation of human right provisions, they raise awareness and transparency of illicit human-rights operations at sea. Following 5 of the Learn More about Human Rights at Seaby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Human Rights at Sea supports international communities with exposing the truth behind human rights abuses at sea through research and case studies, delivering methods to achieve social justice via legal and policy developments. With the implementation of human right provisions, they raise awareness and transparency of illicit human-rights operations at sea. Following 5 of the total 14 Sustainable Development Goal’s, they work to create accountability by participating in international advocacy to prevent inhumane activities and improve enforcement of legislation.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: enquiries@humanrightsatsea.org
    Website: www.humanrightsatsea.org
  • Human Rights at Sea International
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    Human Rights at Sea International

    Human Rights at Sea International Limited (HRASi) is a registered trading subsidiary of the independent maritime charity Human Rights at Sea. It provides discreet consulting services to the global community on maritime human rights issues and 20% of all of our fees go to support our parent charity. HRASi services include Social Licence to Operate Learn More about Human Rights at Sea Internationalby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Human Rights at Sea International Limited (HRASi) is a registered trading subsidiary of the independent maritime charity Human Rights at Sea. It provides discreet consulting services to the global community on maritime human rights issues and 20% of all of our fees go to support our parent charity. HRASi services include Social Licence to Operate design, implementation and maintenance services.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: enquiries@hrasi.orgåÊ
    Website: hrasi.org
  • Inmarsat
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    Inmarsat

    Inmarsat’s Fleet One offers fishing vessels of any size satellite voice and data services. It has a mobile app that allows users to map their location. Inmarsat is working with USAID’s Oceans and Fisheries Partnership to provide communication technology to improve fisheries catch documentation and traceability through solutions such as Pointrek. Crew members on medium Learn More about Inmarsatby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Inmarsat’s Fleet One offers fishing vessels of any size satellite voice and data services. It has a mobile app that allows users to map their location.

    Inmarsat is working with USAID’s Oceans and Fisheries Partnership to provide communication technology to improve fisheries catch documentation and traceability through solutions such as Pointrek. Crew members on medium and large vessels will integrate existing monitoring systems and catch data with Inmarsat’s Fleet One and IsatData Pro technology, a global two-way messaging service for tracking and monitoring ports and vessels. USAID’s Oceans and Fisheries Partnership will pilot the technology in Bitung, Indonesia, and Songkhla, Thailand, where the system has been tested.

    Inmarsat is also partnering with Thai Union and Mars Petcare, providing satellite communications to help crews maintain at-sea connectivity for quicker and easier digital catch reporting, communication, and fleet management.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: jonathan.sinnatt@inmarsat.com
    Website: www.inmarsat.com/service/fleet-one
  • Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)
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    Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)

    IHRB are an international think tank who work to improve and support business and government engagement with international standards relating to business and human rights. We have a dedicated programme on Migrant Workers and have produced a number of tools for business including the Dhaka Principles for Migration With Dignity which are used and referenced Learn More about Institute for Human Rights and Business (IHRB)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    IHRB are an international think tank who work to improve and support business and government engagement with international standards relating to business and human rights. We have a dedicated programme on Migrant Workers and have produced a number of tools for business including the Dhaka Principles for Migration With Dignity which are used and referenced by many stakeholders globally. We have a particular focus on Responsible Recruitment and in particular the payment by many migrant workers of recruitment fees to secure employment abroad – these payments often leaving them in situations of debt bondage (an indicator of forced labour). Instead we promote The Employer Pays Principle – No worker should pay for a job. The costs of recruitment should be borne not by the worker but by the employer. IHRB also have experience across a range of other issues affecting workers and businesses.

    Region:
    • Eastern Asia
    • North America
    • Northern Europe
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Asia
    • Southern Europe
    • Western Asia
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: neill.wilkins@ihrb.org
    Website: www.ihrb.org
  • International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF)
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    International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF)

    The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) promotes the sustainable management of the world’s responsible pole-and-line, handline and troll (collectively known as ‘one-by-one’) tuna fisheries while also recognising the importance of safeguarding the livelihoods they support. IPNLF’s work to develop, support and promote one-by-one tuna fisheries is subsequently fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Learn More about International Pole & Line Foundation (IPNLF)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The International Pole and Line Foundation (IPNLF) promotes the sustainable management of the world’s responsible pole-and-line, handline and troll (collectively known as ‘one-by-one’) tuna fisheries while also recognising the importance of safeguarding the livelihoods they support.

    IPNLF’s work to develop, support and promote one-by-one tuna fisheries is subsequently fully aligned with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. We believe effective and equitable global governance is essential to protect and restore the ocean, and this should be achieved by ensuring the participation of local and coastal communities in decision-making processes.

    Region:
    • Australia and New Zealand
    • Central Asia
    • Eastern Africa
    • South America
    • South-eastern Asia
    • Western Africa
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@ipnlf.org
    Website: www.ipnlf.org
  • International Transport Workers Federation
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    International Transport Workers Federation

    Working to improve fishers’ lives. ITF represents fishers working at sea and on land, as part of the supply chain. We campaign for better working conditions in an industry that can be harsh and oppressive to those working outside regulation. Help us create a fairer, safer and more sustainable future for our fisheries and their Learn More about International Transport Workers Federationby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Working to improve fishers’ lives. ITF represents fishers working at sea and on land, as part of the supply chain. We campaign for better working conditions in an industry that can be harsh and oppressive to those working outside regulation. Help us create a fairer, safer and more sustainable future for our fisheries and their workers.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Trade union/worker organization

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: mail@itf.org.uk
    Website: www.itfglobal.org/en/sector/fisheries
  • International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)
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    International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)

    The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is an international federation of transport workers’ trade unions with more than 20,000,000 million members in all transport sectors, which among the others represents fishers working at sea and on land, as part of the supply chain. The ITF is campaigning to protect and secure decent human and labour Learn More about International Transport Workers Federation (ITF)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) is an international federation of transport workers’ trade unions with more than 20,000,000 million members in all transport sectors, which among the others represents fishers working at sea and on land, as part of the supply chain. The ITF is campaigning to protect and secure decent human and labour rights of the fishers worldwide in the world‰Ûªs Fishing is the world‰Ûªs most dangerous industry, mixed up with human trafficking, piracy, child labour, modern slavery and even murder. Effective regulation is vital. The ITF works with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and other relevant international organisation to address the plight of fishers on a global level. The ITF is actively involved in: – Promotion of ratification and implementation of the ILO Work in Fishing Convention No188,2007 which provide the minimum standards regarding employment of fishers: – Fighting to stop the abuse of fishers and fishworkers: – Combating social dumping: – Prevent and eliminate human trafficking in fishing: – Combating IUU fishing which is major threat to people and fisheries.

    Region:
    • Australia and New Zealand
    • Eastern Asia
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Asia
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • Trade union/worker organization

    Contact Information

    Website: www.itfglobal.org/en/global
  • International Union of Food and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF)
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    International Union of Food and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF)

    The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) is an international federation of trade unions representing workers employed, among other sectors, in aquaculture, fish and seafood growing and processing. The IUF is composed of 421 affiliated trade unions in 128 countries representing over 10 million workers. It is Learn More about International Union of Food and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The International Union of Food, Agricultural, Hotel, Restaurant, Catering, Tobacco and Allied Workers’ Associations (IUF) is an international federation of trade unions representing workers employed, among other sectors, in aquaculture, fish and seafood growing and processing. The IUF is composed of 421 affiliated trade unions in 128 countries representing over 10 million workers. It is based in Geneva, Switzerland. From its founding in 1920, international labour solidarity has been the IUFå«s guiding principle. This principle is implemented through: building solidarity at every stage of the food chain, international organizing within transnational companies (TNCs) global action to defend human, democratic, and trade union rights.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Trade union/worker organization

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: iuf@iuf.org
    Website: www.iuf.org/w
  • Labor Safe Screen (Sustainability Incubator)
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    Labor Safe Screen (Sustainability Incubator)

    The Labor Safe Screen is designed to help seafood companies identify and reduce the risk of slavery in their supply chains. It is a 5-part framework for seafood buyers, sellers and traders to use to reduce risks in work in the seafood sector. It includes supply chain mapping, risk identification based on findings by competent Learn More about Labor Safe Screen (Sustainability Incubator)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Labor Safe Screen is designed to help seafood companies identify and reduce the risk of slavery in their supply chains. It is a 5-part framework for seafood buyers, sellers and traders to use to reduce risks in work in the seafood sector. It includes supply chain mapping, risk identification based on findings by competent authorities, surveys to collect proof of protective conditions in the workplace, and support for implementing the minimum requirements in international law (code of conduct, universal contract, grievance mechanism, and disclosure of efforts). It includes a tiered approach for screening a large number of products. Combining data from suppliers and workers is a key feature. Users of the Labor Safe Screen manage risks with quantitative scoring and produce positive coverage for their goods and the people making them.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: Info@LaborSafeScreen.com
    Website: www.laborsafescreen.com
  • Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN)
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    Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN)

    The Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN) is a leading non-government organisation working in Thailand to address issues of human trafficking, migrant rights, and migrant child safeguarding. The organisation has its base in the coastal province of Samut Sakhon, 45 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. LPN has worked with communities in Samut Sakhon and surrounding provinces Learn More about Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Labour Rights Promotion Network Foundation (LPN) is a leading non-government organisation working in Thailand to address issues of human trafficking, migrant rights, and migrant child safeguarding. The organisation has its base in the coastal province of Samut Sakhon, 45 kilometers southwest of Bangkok. LPN has worked with communities in Samut Sakhon and surrounding provinces for over a decade. Priority issues include migrant child issues, child trafficking, forced and bonded child labour and illegal employment of children. To address these issues LPN advocates for the provision of education, fair and equal rights for migrant child and their families, and access to appropriate healthcare and information. Given the acute vulnerability of migrant children in Samut Sakhon, and Thailand as a whole, LPN channels significant amounts of time and resources into promoting migrant child issues and providing care, assistance, and safeguarding services to past, current, and potential victims of exploitation and rights violations.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: patimalpn2012@gmail.com
    Website: lpnthailand.org
  • Liberty Shared
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    Liberty Shared

    Liberty Shared aims to prevent human trafficking through: strategic research: capture and application of information and data: legal advocacy: technological interventions: and strategic collaborations with NGOs, corporations, and financial institutions. Liberty Shared is using its systemic approach to combat slavery and environmental crimes in the fishing industry. This is done by: using research of industry Learn More about Liberty Sharedby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Liberty Shared aims to prevent human trafficking through: strategic research: capture and application of information and data: legal advocacy: technological interventions: and strategic collaborations with NGOs, corporations, and financial institutions. Liberty Shared is using its systemic approach to combat slavery and environmental crimes in the fishing industry. This is done by: using research of industry structure and dynamics and the support of the financial sector: sharing key counter-trafficking data and best practices with strategic partners and industry, and channeling intelligence on slavery activities with the corporate community: championing legal and regulatory developments that obligate industry responses to receipt of new information, and improving the understanding of victim identification and protection: creating slavery education and awareness programs to enact change in all sectors of society: collaboration with database providers in the financial sector to share information relevant to anti-money laundering risk and compliance.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: duncan@libertyshared.org
    Website: libertyshared.org
  • Marine Stewardship Council
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    Marine Stewardship Council

    Companies that want to use the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ecolabel must obtain independent verification that the product originated from a certified fishery, which must be demonstrated by a CoC certificate held at each link in the chain. To use the MSC ecolabel companies must also have an MSC ecolabel license. The MSC CoC is Learn More about Marine Stewardship Councilby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Companies that want to use the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) ecolabel must obtain independent verification that the product originated from a certified fishery, which must be demonstrated by a CoC certificate held at each link in the chain. To use the MSC ecolabel companies must also have an MSC ecolabel license. The MSC CoC is an example of combining ‘one-up one-down’ traceability paper documentation and on the ground audits of traceability procedures and protocols.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Certification/accreditation body

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: supplychain@msc.org
    Website: www.msc.org
  • Monterey Bay Aquarium
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    Monterey Bay Aquarium

    The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program provides science-based recommendations through its consumer guides, website, and app to help raise public awareness about sustainable seafood issues. U.S. seafood buyers, distributors, retailers and chefs also rely on Seafood Watch to guide purchasing, which advances sustainable fishing and aquaculture operations and incentivizes others to improve. Seafood Watch Learn More about Monterey Bay Aquariumby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program provides science-based recommendations through its consumer guides, website, and app to help raise public awareness about sustainable seafood issues. U.S. seafood buyers, distributors, retailers and chefs also rely on Seafood Watch to guide purchasing, which advances sustainable fishing and aquaculture operations and incentivizes others to improve. Seafood Watch works with governments, international colleagues, and regional fisheries management organizations as part of an ongoing effort to address international supply chain issues, such as traceability, human rights abuses, and IUU fishing.

    Region:
    • Global
    • North America
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: seafoodwatch@mbayaq.org
    Website: www.seafoodwatch.org
  • Multi-Stakeholder Initiative for Accountable Supply Chain of Thai Fisheries (MAST)
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    Multi-Stakeholder Initiative for Accountable Supply Chain of Thai Fisheries (MAST)

    The Multi-Stakeholder Initiative for Accountable Supply Chain of Thai Fisheries or MAST was established in March 2016 as a coalition to address the root causes of human trafficking and IUU fishing in the Southeast Asia fishing sector. MAST combines the expertise of experienced on-the-ground experts from civil society with well-regarded professional consultancies to activate the Learn More about Multi-Stakeholder Initiative for Accountable Supply Chain of Thai Fisheries (MAST)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Multi-Stakeholder Initiative for Accountable Supply Chain of Thai Fisheries or MAST was established in March 2016 as a coalition to address the root causes of human trafficking and IUU fishing in the Southeast Asia fishing sector. MAST combines the expertise of experienced on-the-ground experts from civil society with well-regarded professional consultancies to activate the positive solutions for fisher communities. Partnering with Pelagic Data Systems, MAST has introduced an affordable vessel monitoring system (VMS) for use in small scale Thai fishing vessels, 10-30 Gross Tonnage in particular, with the aim of developing a monitoring system for IUU and labor abuses at community level in order to create transparency and accountability.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: mast.initiative@gmail.com
    Website: www.masthuman.org
  • Naturland associations for organic agriculture
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    Naturland associations for organic agriculture

    Naturland is one of the major international associations for organic agriculture and promotes organic farming worldwide. Currently over 65,000 farmers, bee-keepers, fish farmers and fishers in 58 countries are working according to the Naturland Standards. The Naturland organic agriculture certification program is unique in that, unlike other organic certifications (e.g. the USDA’s National Organic), Naturland Learn More about Naturland associations for organic agricultureby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Naturland is one of the major international associations for organic agriculture and promotes organic farming worldwide. Currently over 65,000 farmers, bee-keepers, fish farmers and fishers in 58 countries are working according to the Naturland Standards. The Naturland organic agriculture certification program is unique in that, unlike other organic certifications (e.g. the USDA’s National Organic), Naturland has included social responsibility into the standard with equal weight. In November 2006, the Naturland Assembly of Delegates adopted the first Standards for Sustainable Capture Fishery. The Naturland Wildfish certification standards approach sustainability holistically and include ecological, social, and environmental dimensions. Naturland Wildfish Social Responsibility standards include: – respect of basic human rights as listed in UN conventions and ILO conventions and/or recommendations; – freedom to accept or reject employment; -freedom of association and/or access to trade unions; – equal treatment and opportunities; – the complete absence of child labor; – basic health and safety provisions; – employment contracts; – fair wages; – payment in kind; – fair working hours; and – basic coverage for maternity, sickness, and retirement.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Certification/accreditation body

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: naturland@naturland.de
    Website: www.naturland.de/de
  • NSF International
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    NSF International

    NSF Seafood provides independent, third-party consultative services, seafood product inspections, facility auditing services, independent surimi testing, and chemical/microbiological testing. NSF Seafood works with all types of clients, including importers, exporters, processors, aquaculture farms/facilities, retailers, restaurants and distributors to help ensure product safety, quality, consistency, transparency, and sustainability. NSF Seafood tests, assesses compliance with seafood safety, Learn More about NSF Internationalby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    NSF Seafood provides independent, third-party consultative services, seafood product inspections, facility auditing services, independent surimi testing, and chemical/microbiological testing. NSF Seafood works with all types of clients, including importers, exporters, processors, aquaculture farms/facilities, retailers, restaurants and distributors to help ensure product safety, quality, consistency, transparency, and sustainability. NSF Seafood tests, assesses compliance with seafood safety, sanitation and GMP requirements, and inspects and assesses product quality attributes against recognized inspection methodology. Additionally, NSF Seafood will perform supplier audits or customize the scope of the audit to meet a company’s needs. NSF provides auditing services for Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP), supplier audits to customized and NSF Seafood standards. They also have traceability, recall, and country of origin assistance and system audits.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Auditor

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: Seafoodhq@nsf.org
    Website: www.nsf.org/food-beverage/food-agriculture-aquaculture-fisheries?serviceType=auditing
  • Ocean Outcomes
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    Ocean Outcomes

    Ocean Outcomes (O2) is an international organization working with local communities, fisheries and the seafood industry to improve the environmental, social and economic sustainability of fisheries. Ocean Outcomes’ science-based improvement initiatives include assessments, supply chain analysis, buyer engagement, traceability programs, fishery improvement projects and stakeholder convening. By restoring and protecting fisheries, Ocean Outcomes supports the Learn More about Ocean Outcomesby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Ocean Outcomes (O2) is an international organization working with local communities, fisheries and the seafood industry to improve the environmental, social and economic sustainability of fisheries. Ocean Outcomes’ science-based improvement initiatives include assessments, supply chain analysis, buyer engagement, traceability programs, fishery improvement projects and stakeholder convening. By restoring and protecting fisheries, Ocean Outcomes supports the long-term health of local communities, seafood supply chains and the ocean resources on which we all depend. Learn more at oceanoutcomes.org

    Region:
    • Central America
    • Eastern Asia
    • Northern America
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: perry@oceanoutcomes.org
    Website: oceanoutcomes.org
  • Organization of Associated Producers of Large Tuna Freezers (OPAGAC)
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    Organization of Associated Producers of Large Tuna Freezers (OPAGAC)

    The Organization of Associated Producers of Large Tuna Freezers (OPAGAC ) is an association of Spanish tuna supplier companies involved in tuna fishing and processing. The association currently encompasses 47 tuna purse seiner vessels operating in the three major Oceans (Atlantic, India and Pacific). They are currently working with the World Wide Fund for Nature Learn More about Organization of Associated Producers of Large Tuna Freezers (OPAGAC)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Organization of Associated Producers of Large Tuna Freezers (OPAGAC ) is an association of Spanish tuna supplier companies involved in tuna fishing and processing. The association currently encompasses 47 tuna purse seiner vessels operating in the three major Oceans (Atlantic, India and Pacific). They are currently working with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) on a Global Tuna fisheries improvement program (FIP ,) in the four tuna RFMOS (ICCAT IOTC, IATTC & WCPFC) for which they are currently seeking Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification. OPAGAC also implemented a new UNE standard for responsible tuna fishers which includes social standards drawn from the International Labor Organization (ILO) Convention 188. These include provisions for guaranteeing minimum wage remuneration, resting hours, medical care, prevention of occupational hazards, and social security of the crews. The right to collective bargaining is also recognized. Vessels that meet these standards and get certified by AENOR against it, are considered as Responsible Fisheries Tuna (APR ). AENOR has also developed the Chain of Custody Regulation, by which, the canning factories that get their Chain of Custody certified, will be able to label their tuna cans with APR AENOR CONFORM logo, that requires that the tuna they label as APR comes from vessels APR certified and are developing a Comprehensive FIP recognized by www.fisheryprogress.org .

    Region:
    • Southern Europe
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: julio.moron@opagac.org
    Website: opagac.org
  • Plan International Thailand
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    Plan International Thailand

    Plan International Thailand has been working with communities, civil society and the government to advance children‰Ûªs rights and gender equality since 1981. Much of Thailand is well developed, however, there are a number of marginalized groups such as children of migrant workers and stateless people who our work is focused on. Our key areas of Learn More about Plan International Thailandby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Plan International Thailand has been working with communities, civil society and the government to advance children‰Ûªs rights and gender equality since 1981. Much of Thailand is well developed, however, there are a number of marginalized groups such as children of migrant workers and stateless people who our work is focused on. Our key areas of work include: ‰Û¢ Gender justice and women’s empowerment: Strengthening the participation and leadership capacity of girls and women so they can make informed decisions about their lives and reach their potential. ‰Û¢ Children on the move: Ensuring migrant children can exercise their rights to education, health care and protection. ‰Û¢ Legal status and citizenship: Helping stateless people, particularly girls, to exercise their rights and access services so they can achieve a better quality of life.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: sasivara.tulyayon@plan-international.org
    Website: plan-international.org/thailand
  • Pronatura Noroeste
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    Pronatura Noroeste

    Pronatura Noroeste is the regional representation of the Pronatura National System, the oldest and largest conservation non-profit org in Mexico. Strategic focuses of Marine Conservation and Sustainable Fisheries Program: 1) Strengthening of governance in marine protected areas and protection of priority sites. 2) Fisheries improvement, to drive them towards sustainability. 3) Surveillance and enforcement in Learn More about Pronatura Noroesteby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Pronatura Noroeste is the regional representation of the Pronatura National System, the oldest and largest conservation non-profit org in Mexico.

    Strategic focuses of Marine Conservation and Sustainable Fisheries Program:
    1) Strengthening of governance in marine protected areas and protection of priority sites.
    2) Fisheries improvement, to drive them towards sustainability.
    3) Surveillance and enforcement in marine protected areas and fishing grounds.

    Region:
    • Central America
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Website: www.pronatura-noroeste.org/en
  • Provenance
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    Provenance

    Provenance uses blockchain technology, along with mobile and smart tags, to track physical products and verified attributes from origin to point of sale. The Provenance application is designed to work through a simple smartphone interface – either through the Provenance application itself or by linking Provenance with existing interfaces and systems for data capture along Learn More about Provenanceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Provenance uses blockchain technology, along with mobile and smart tags, to track physical products and verified attributes from origin to point of sale. The Provenance application is designed to work through a simple smartphone interface – either through the Provenance application itself or by linking Provenance with existing interfaces and systems for data capture along the supply chain. The application links identity, location, material attributes, certifications and audit information with a specific item or batch ID. The data is stored in an immutable, decentralized, globally-auditable format which protects identities by default, allowing for secure data verification.

    In a pilot from January to June 2016, Provenance used blockchain technology to successfully trace yellowfin and skipjack tuna fish in Indonesia from catch to consumers in the UK.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: hello@provenance.org
    Website: www.provenance.org/tracking-tuna-on-the-blockchain
  • QuizRR
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    QuizRR

    QuizRR educates workers on Rights and Responsibilities to increase awareness and enhancing understanding. The training is done by using a touch screen tablet to watch videos and answer questions to get the worker through a quiz game. Fun, engaging and easy to share and see results. Learn More about QuizRRby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    QuizRR educates workers on Rights and Responsibilities to increase awareness and enhancing understanding. The training is done by using a touch screen tablet to watch videos and answer questions to get the worker through a quiz game. Fun, engaging and easy to share and see results.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: marcus.vonsydow@quizrr.se
    Website: www.quizrr.se
  • Reimagine Tuna
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    Reimagine Tuna

    REIMAGINE TUNA is a joint call to action by small-scale fishers, civil society, conscious consumers and conservation organizations to the business community and governments to join us and agree to bold action to safeguard the ocean. Learn More about Reimagine Tunaby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    REIMAGINE TUNA is a joint call to action by small-scale fishers, civil society, conscious consumers and conservation organizations to the business community and governments to join us and agree to bold action to safeguard the ocean.

    Region:
    • Micronesia
    • Polynesia
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: join@reimaginetuna.com
    Website: reimaginetuna.org
  • SAFE Seas
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    SAFE Seas

    Safeguarding against and Addressing Fishers’ Exploitation at Sea is a Department of Labor/ Bureau of International Labor Affairs funded project that will combat forced labor and human trafficking on fishing vessels in Indonesia and the Philippines. By strengthening government enforcement capacity and deepening engagement among fishers, the private sector and civil society, SAFE Seas will Learn More about SAFE Seasby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Safeguarding against and Addressing Fishers’ Exploitation at Sea is a Department of Labor/ Bureau of International Labor Affairs funded project that will combat forced labor and human trafficking on fishing vessels in Indonesia and the Philippines. By strengthening government enforcement capacity and deepening engagement among fishers, the private sector and civil society, SAFE Seas will help promote supply chains free of exploitative labor and a fair playing field for workers in the U.S. and around the world.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Website: www.planusa.org/indonesia-and-the-philippines-safeguarding-against-and-addressing-fishers-exploitation-at-sea
  • SAI Global
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    SAI Global

    SAI Global can help develop a focused seafood safety, social, and sustainability program consistent with your customer, regulatory and CSR goals. We provide a range of standard certification, training, supply chain mapping, FIP measurement and social accountability audit and score card solutions tailored to business needs and supply chain expectations. Learn More about SAI Globalby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    SAI Global can help develop a focused seafood safety, social, and sustainability program consistent with your customer, regulatory and CSR goals. We provide a range of standard certification, training, supply chain mapping, FIP measurement and social accountability audit and score card solutions tailored to business needs and supply chain expectations.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Auditor

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: david.garforth@saiglobal.com
    Website: www.saiglobal.com
  • Salience
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    Salience

    Salience is an independent sustainability consultancy working at the nexus of human rights and seafood. Salience helps businesses to address human rights abuses in the seafood industry and ensure each worker’s well-being, at every stage of production, in any location in the world. Learn More about Salienceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Salience is an independent sustainability consultancy working at the nexus of human rights and seafood. Salience helps businesses to address human rights abuses in the seafood industry and ensure each worker’s well-being, at every stage of production, in any location in the world.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Consultant

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: glout@salienceadvising.com
    Website: www.salienceadvising.com
  • SCS Global Services
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    SCS Global Services

    Innovative fishery managers, aquaculture producers, supply chain companies, governments and advocacy groups are leading the global seafood market toward sustainable best practices. SCS Global Services was the first certifier to issue a Marine Stewardship Council certificate in 1999 and performs work focused on social and environmental assessment. We provide a global diversity of clients with Learn More about SCS Global Servicesby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Innovative fishery managers, aquaculture producers, supply chain companies, governments and advocacy groups are leading the global seafood market toward sustainable best practices. SCS Global Services was the first certifier to issue a Marine Stewardship Council certificate in 1999 and performs work focused on social and environmental assessment. We provide a global diversity of clients with consulting and auditing services related to marine capture fisheries (Marine Stewardship Council, Fair Trade USA Capture Fisheries Standard), aquaculture production (Aquaculture Stewardship Council), Chain of Custody and improvement projects. We would be pleased to provide tailored consulting services including risk assessment, second party audits, supply chain mapping, stakeholder engagement and facilitation, or helping you to generate sustainability frameworks, procurement policies or other internal or external reporting tools. Examples of SCS seafood clients and projects can be found here: https://www.scsglobalservices.com/certified-clients/sustainable-seafood-certificates

    Region:
    • Australia and New Zealand
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Eastern Asia
    • North America
    • Oceania
    • Polynesia
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Asia
    Sectors:
    • Auditor

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: GAnhalzer@scsglobalservices.com
    Website: www.scsglobalservices.com/services/sustainable-seafood-certification
  • Seafish
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    Seafish

    Seafish is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) set up by the 1981 Fisheries Act to improve efficiency and raise standards across the seafood industry. They are funded by a levy on the first sale of seafood products in the UK, including imported seafood in accordance with the 1981 Fisheries Act. Its mission is to support Learn More about Seafishby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Seafish is a Non-Departmental Public Body (NDPB) set up by the 1981 Fisheries Act to improve efficiency and raise standards across the seafood industry. They are funded by a levy on the first sale of seafood products in the UK, including imported seafood in accordance with the 1981 Fisheries Act. Its mission is to support a profitable, sustainable and socially responsible future for the seafood industry. Seafish takes a great interest in the consumer, and maintaining a well-regulated seafood industry which delivers high-quality, safe, sustainable seafood to UK consumers is one of its highest priorities.

    Seafish produces resources that offer guidance to stakeholders on seafood traceability.

    Region:
    • Eastern Europe
    • Northern Europe
    • Southern Europe
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: seafish@seafish.co.uk
    Website: www.seafish.org/industry-support/legislation/traceability-and-labelling
  • Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE)
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    Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE)

    SAGE is building gender equality and women’s empowerment in global seafood production and an equitable, diverse, and inclusive seafood industry. To achieve their goal of gender equality by 2030 in at least 75% of global seafood production and the seafood industry, they conduct three complementary areas of work: i) educate and communicate about gender equality, Learn More about Seafood and Gender Equality (SAGE)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    SAGE is building gender equality and women’s empowerment in global seafood production and an equitable, diverse, and inclusive seafood industry. To achieve their goal of gender equality by 2030 in at least 75% of global seafood production and the seafood industry, they conduct three complementary areas of work: i) educate and communicate about gender equality, ii) collaborate to assess and address systemic barriers to gender equality and encourage the adoption of gender equality principles in standards and improvement initiatives, and iii) build the capacity of a diverse women’s workforce and create pathways to integrate emerging women leaders

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@seafoodandgenderequality.org
    Website: www.seafoodandgenderequality.org/home
  • Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship (SeaBOS)
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    Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship (SeaBOS)

    Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship is an initiative that connects the global seafood business to science, connects wild capture fisheries to aquaculture, and connects European and North American companies to Asian companies. The ambition is to lead a global transformation towards sustainable seafood production and a healthy ocean. The initiative will actively contribute to the Learn More about Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship (SeaBOS)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Seafood Business for Ocean Stewardship is an initiative that connects the global seafood business to science, connects wild capture fisheries to aquaculture, and connects European and North American companies to Asian companies. The ambition is to lead a global transformation towards sustainable seafood production and a healthy ocean. The initiative will actively contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and in particular Goal 14 – Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.

    Participants are pledging to work to eliminate IUU harvested products and any form of modern slavery in their supply chains. They will develop a code of conduct for their own operations and for their suppliers, in order to deliver on these commitments. They also pledge to work towards full traceability and transparency throughout their supply chains.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: Not available
    Website: keystonedialogues.earth
  • Seafood Ethics Action Alliance (SEA Alliance)
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    Seafood Ethics Action Alliance (SEA Alliance)

    The Seafood Ethics Action Alliance (SEA Alliance) has been established by the seafood industry to provide a platform for collective engagement, to share information on emerging issues, agree best practice solutions, and provide a forum for collective pre-competitive action where it is not better fulfilled by an existing organisation. The SEA Alliance co-ordinates pre-competitive ethics Learn More about Seafood Ethics Action Alliance (SEA Alliance)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Seafood Ethics Action Alliance (SEA Alliance) has been established by the seafood industry to provide a platform for collective engagement, to share information on emerging issues, agree best practice solutions, and provide a forum for collective pre-competitive action where it is not better fulfilled by an existing organisation. The SEA Alliance co-ordinates pre-competitive ethics work for the UK seafood industry and addresses key ethical issues in shared supply chains, as identified within the Seafish Seafood Ethics Common Language Group (SECLG). It does this via scheduled meetings, information sharing between members, and where necessary, the co-ordination of working groups to implement required actions. Engagement takes into consideration the PAS 1550:2017 Code of Practice on Exercising due diligence in establishing the legal origin of seafood products and marine ingredients, and the BRC IUU Advisory Note (2015), together with meaningful implementation of ILO 188 and other appropriate instruments. The group is predominantly made up of seafood retailers, processors and food service representatives in the UK but participation in the alliance is open to any commercial market organisation based in the UK which source seafood nationally or internationally. Participation requires a commitment to positively engage in pre-competitive action, adhering to competition law and to maintain the confidentiality of discussions. Whilst the group is industry led, Seafish provides the secretariat. Advocacy will be conducted by industry federations and associations using the existing infrastructure and experience of the Seafood Industry Alliance, the British Retail Consortium and the British Hospitality Association.

    Region:
    • Northern Europe
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: karen.green@seafish.co.uk
    Website: www.seafish.org/article/seafood-ethics-action-alliance
  • Seafood Legacy
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    Seafood Legacy

    Seafood Legacy is a consulting firm specializing in sustainable seafood in Japan. Seafood Legacy supports the sustainable seafood efforts of marine-related businesses, producers, and NGOs. They design regional solutions that meet international standards and are tailored to the unique Japanese environment via a non-competitive platform design to solve mutual issues that various stakeholders face. Each Learn More about Seafood Legacyby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Seafood Legacy is a consulting firm specializing in sustainable seafood in Japan. Seafood Legacy supports the sustainable seafood efforts of marine-related businesses, producers, and NGOs. They design regional solutions that meet international standards and are tailored to the unique Japanese environment via a non-competitive platform design to solve mutual issues that various stakeholders face. Each November, Seafood Legacy hosts the annual Tokyo Sustainable Seafood Symposium where topics such as traceability and counter-IUU fishing best practices are discussed. They are currently advising the Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries on strengthening domestic and import seafood traceability regulations.

    Region:
    • Eastern Asia
    Sectors:
    • Consultant

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@seafoodlegacy.com
    Website: seafoodlegacy.com/en
  • Seafood Task Force
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    Seafood Task Force

    The Seafood Task Force (formerly the Shrimp Sustainable Supply Chain Task Force) is a pre-competitive, industry-led group, formed to tackle human rights and environmental issues in Thailand’s seafood supply chains. The group consists of retailers, suppliers, NGOs, and major Thai processors and feed companies. Its work to date includes supply chain analysis, identifying the vessels Learn More about Seafood Task Forceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Seafood Task Force (formerly the Shrimp Sustainable Supply Chain Task Force) is a pre-competitive, industry-led group, formed to tackle human rights and environmental issues in Thailand’s seafood supply chains. The group consists of retailers, suppliers, NGOs, and major Thai processors and feed companies. Its work to date includes supply chain analysis, identifying the vessels harvesting the inputs for fish feed, the development of audit protocols, and support of the Thai government’s development of port control measures and documents. One of its main objectives is to implement traceability systems with international verification from vessel to feed mill in Thai shrimp supply chains, and have this system become an independent, internationally recognized benchmark supply chain model within the industry.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: secretariat@seafoodtaskforce.global
    Website: www.seafoodtaskforce.global
  • Seafoodmatter
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    Seafoodmatter

    It was founded in 2014 in the Netherlands. Seafoodmatter is an independent international advisory company, specialized in integrated quality management (e.g. ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, SA8000, BSCI, MSC CoC, ASC farms, etc), tracking & tracing, sustainability, human rights in seafood supply chain management. It has more than 20 years experience now in the Seafood supply Learn More about Seafoodmatterby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    It was founded in 2014 in the Netherlands. Seafoodmatter is an independent international advisory company, specialized in integrated quality management (e.g. ISO 22000, HACCP, BRC, SA8000, BSCI, MSC CoC, ASC farms, etc), tracking & tracing, sustainability, human rights in seafood supply chain management. It has more than 20 years experience now in the Seafood supply chain; Seafoodmatter has been advising large retail companies, tuna fleet, seafood processing suppliers, NGOs and government in application and improvement of responsible sourcing & sustainable matters creating a change that will drive the global seafood supply value chain. It has carried out more than 200 combined assessments and audits of traceability, chain of custody, labour risk assessment, crew welfare in the seafood supply chain in more than 60 countries. It helps companies to set up management system to comply with international market requirements and also with local legislations looking at human rights and working conditions. Guidance like ILOC188, and standard like SA8000 are the base of the assessments.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Consultant

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: contact@seafoodmatter.eu
    Website: seafoodmatter.eu
  • Secure Fisheries
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    Secure Fisheries

    Secure Fisheries works with local, regional, and international stakeholders to strengthen fisheries governance, combat illegal fishing, and promote sustainability in fragile and post-conflict regions as a pathway towards greater peace and stability. They coordinate stakeholders at the community, state/region, State, and international levels, engage with fishing communities on collaborative projects that support long-term food and Learn More about Secure Fisheriesby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Secure Fisheries works with local, regional, and international stakeholders to strengthen fisheries governance, combat illegal fishing, and promote sustainability in fragile and post-conflict regions as a pathway towards greater peace and stability. They coordinate stakeholders at the community, state/region, State, and international levels, engage with fishing communities on collaborative projects that support long-term food and economic security through sustainable fishing, and work with stakeholders to strengthen fisheries governance and policies designed to combat IUU fishing and advance sustainable fisheries management.

    Region:
    • Eastern Africa
    • South America
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: securefisheries@oneearthfuture.org
    Website: securefisheries.org/#
  • SGS
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    SGS

    SGS is an inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS provides specialized business solutions that improve safety, quality and sustainability, and help customers navigate an increasingly regulated world. SGS’s independent services can add value to operations and ensure business productivity whilst managing risk. SGS works to improve global trust between seafood trading partners. Whether in Learn More about SGSby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    SGS is an inspection, verification, testing and certification company. SGS provides specialized business solutions that improve safety, quality and sustainability, and help customers navigate an increasingly regulated world. SGS’s independent services can add value to operations and ensure business productivity whilst managing risk. SGS works to improve global trust between seafood trading partners. Whether in multi-stakeholder initiatives, or for specific clients and governments, SGS uses the combined resources of its safety, quality and sustainability/responsible business professionals

    Through its Transparency One solution, SGS is helping brands map supply chains, and provide supply chain transparency and traceability.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Auditor

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: Contact form on website
    Website: www.sgs.com/en/campaigns/seafood-services
  • Sinerxia Plus
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    Sinerxia Plus

    Sinerxia Plus is a company that aims to promote the sustainable development of companies and organizations in the fisheries and food sector. Sinerxia has 4 areas of knowledge and activity: Strategic Consulting (Quality, Environment, Efficiency and Risk Prevention), Sea and Food (including research and development, innovation, traceability, food safety, promotion), Marketing and Market Studies, and Learn More about Sinerxia Plusby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Sinerxia Plus is a company that aims to promote the sustainable development of companies and organizations in the fisheries and food sector. Sinerxia has 4 areas of knowledge and activity: Strategic Consulting (Quality, Environment, Efficiency and Risk Prevention), Sea and Food (including research and development, innovation, traceability, food safety, promotion), Marketing and Market Studies, and Training. Sinerxia has developed several projects on traceability, such as the “Pescados y Mariscos de España” brand, which certifies Spanish bass fish and the “Fresh and Wild Fish” brand, for the Vigo Fisheries Producers Organization (OPPF-4) . They have also developed several Guides of Good Social and Environmental Practices of Fisheries (OPP-7), National Studies on the Strategy of Marine Garbage of the Spanish Fishing Fleet, and several other projects in the social and fisheries food security field in Spain.

    Region:
    • Southern Europe
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • Consultant

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: ivan.vaqueiro@sinerxia.es
    Website: sinerxia.es/servicios/mar-y-alimentacion
  • Solidarity Center
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    Solidarity Center

    The Solidarity Center is the largest U.S.-based international worker rights organization helping workers attain safe and healthy workplaces, family-supporting wages, dignity on the job and greater equity at work and in their community. Allied with the AFL-CIO and working with 400-plus labor unions, NGOs, human rights defenders and community groups, the Solidarity Center assists workers Learn More about Solidarity Centerby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Solidarity Center is the largest U.S.-based international worker rights organization helping workers attain safe and healthy workplaces, family-supporting wages, dignity on the job and greater equity at work and in their community. Allied with the AFL-CIO and working with 400-plus labor unions, NGOs, human rights defenders and community groups, the Solidarity Center assists workers across the globe as, together, they fight discrimination, exploitation and the systems that entrench poverty. It supports programs‰ÛÓe.g., trainings, education campaigns, legal aid, research and transparency initiative‰ÛÓthat help workers understand and exercise their rights, improve their working and living conditions, and build independent unions, including in the fishing and seafood sectors. The Solidarity Center has issued several publications on the fish and seafood sector, including: The Plight of Shrimp-Processing Workers of Southwestern Bangladesh (2012), Out of Sight, Out of Mind: Human Trafficking and Exploitation of Migrant Fishing Boat Workers in Thailand (2009), and The True Cost of Shrimp (2008).

    Region:
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Central Asia
    • Eastern Africa
    • Eastern Asia
    • Eastern Europe
    • Northern Africa
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Africa
    • Southern Asia
    • Western Africa
    • Western Asia
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: information@solidaritycenter.org
    Website: www.solidaritycenter.org
  • SourceTrace
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    SourceTrace

    DATABLUE is a comprehensive digital platform to manage products from aqua farms to plate. It covers Farmer Enrollment, Pond Monitoring, Pre & Post Harvest Details, Manage two-way communication with aquaculture farmers, pond activity details, feed reminders , weather alerts, and more using Remote Sensing Technology. Using the Traceability solution the fisherman and each value chain Learn More about SourceTraceby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    DATABLUE is a comprehensive digital platform to manage products from aqua farms to plate. It covers Farmer Enrollment, Pond Monitoring, Pre & Post Harvest Details, Manage two-way communication with aquaculture farmers, pond activity details, feed reminders , weather alerts, and more using Remote Sensing Technology. Using the Traceability solution the fisherman and each value chain actor is secured as decisions are based on data generated by batch and pond. Processes from Procurement to Payments are digitized, fast and efficient. Freshness, time of entry into cold storage, grade, and more can be traced by mobile & web applications. It can be used for M&E, Internal Control Systems, and Certifications as well.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: om@sourcetrace.com
    Website: www.sourcetrace.com
  • STOP THE TRAFFIK Australia Coalition
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    STOP THE TRAFFIK Australia Coalition

    Stop the Traffik Australia Coalition raises awareness of modern slavery, child labour, we work across companies, government, civil society to help create a shared responsibility Learn More about STOP THE TRAFFIK Australia Coalitionby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Stop the Traffik Australia Coalition raises awareness of modern slavery, child labour, we work across companies, government, civil society to help create a shared responsibility

    Region:
    • Australia and New Zealand
    • Oceania
    • Southeast Asia
    • Western Africa
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Website: stopthetraffik.com.au/australian-coalition
  • Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP)
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    Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP)

    Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) provides assessments of sustainability and improvement needs for source fisheries to seafood buyers. SFP is working in a pod led by Future of Fish that includes technology companies focused on developing global solutions for seafood traceability. SFP’s public database, FishSource.org, is one of the world’s largest catalogs of source fishery information Learn More about Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) provides assessments of sustainability and improvement needs for source fisheries to seafood buyers. SFP is working in a pod led by Future of Fish that includes technology companies focused on developing global solutions for seafood traceability. SFP’s public database, FishSource.org, is one of the world’s largest catalogs of source fishery information for wild harvest seafood and contains over 2,000 source fisheries. FishSource.org maintains a standard for identifying a source fishery that could be used in validating fisheries in traceability systems. SFP is working with many collaborators to complete design and development of this source fishery validation tool so this fundamental information can flow through the supply chain. Going forward SFP is working to expand this same level of identification to watersheds for aquaculture production and will embark on a Fishery Improvement Project (FIP) traceability pilot.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: contact@fishsource.org
    Website: www.sustainablefish.org
  • Swedish Society for Nature Conservation
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    Swedish Society for Nature Conservation

    The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation is a non-profit environmental organization that spreads knowledge, charts environmental threats, proposes solutions and influences politicians and authorities, both nationally and internationally. They work with around 50 organizations in approximately 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, and also participates in various networks globally and within Learn More about Swedish Society for Nature Conservationby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Swedish Society for Nature Conservation is a non-profit environmental organization that spreads knowledge, charts environmental threats, proposes solutions and influences politicians and authorities, both nationally and internationally. They work with around 50 organizations in approximately 20 countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe, and also participates in various networks globally and within the EU. One of their main areas of interest is in addressing the rampant overfishing that is harming the oceans and fishing industry. Their programs work to stop illegal fishing. Specifically, they work towards: implementing Voluntary Guidelines for Securing Sustainable Small Scale Fisheries, establishment of fishing zones exclusively reserved for sustainable small scale fisheries, blue economy initiatives, and more.

    Region:
    • Northern Europe
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: foretag@naturskyddsforeningen.se
    Website: www.naturskyddsforeningen.se/vad-vi-gor/hav
  • The Asian Seafood Improvement Collaborative (ASIC)
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    The Asian Seafood Improvement Collaborative (ASIC)

    The Asian Seafood Improvement Collaborative (ASIC) is an inclusive stakeholder engagement platform where Asian seafood industry stakeholders can work together to build locally and internationally relevant tools and solutions to improve seafood production on key species that have been struggling with their social and environmental performance. The ASIC idea came out of projects that were Learn More about The Asian Seafood Improvement Collaborative (ASIC)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Asian Seafood Improvement Collaborative (ASIC) is an inclusive stakeholder engagement platform where Asian seafood industry stakeholders can work together to build locally and internationally relevant tools and solutions to improve seafood production on key species that have been struggling with their social and environmental performance. The ASIC idea came out of projects that were initiated by USAID which succeeded in getting stakeholders to the table to develop tools and approaches that work for fisheries and aquaculture in Asia. ASIC provides local/regional ownership and creates incentives to build locally based tools that are more likely to lead to successful implementation. The ASIC idea combines regional stakeholder advice and decision making, science-based solutions, funding, communications, marketing, etc. efforts under one umbrella to become the Asian private sector stakeholder voice to the various export markets, donor agencies, and regional governments. The ASIC platform will create opportunities for companies attempting to disrupt existing seafood business models to more directly link producers and buyers through a trusted, data driven platform that integrates the supply chain service providers and the financial industry.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Asia
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: cpeet@postelsia.com
    Website: www.asicollaborative.org/home
  • The Consumer Goods Forum – Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative
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    The Consumer Goods Forum – Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative

    The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) builds confidence in sustainability standards and audits by recognising third-party auditing, monitoring and certification schemes that cover key sustainability requirements and apply relevant governance and verification practices. Learn More about The Consumer Goods Forum – Sustainable Supply Chain Initiativeby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) builds confidence in sustainability standards and audits by recognising third-party auditing, monitoring and certification schemes that cover key sustainability requirements and apply relevant governance and verification practices.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: ssci@theconsumergoodsforum.com
    Website: www.theconsumergoodsforum.com/social-sustainability/sustainable-supply-chain-initiative
  • The Food, Farm, Hotels and More Global Union
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    The Food, Farm, Hotels and More Global Union

    The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization has identified the production of seafood and fish as one of the fastest growing sectors in the global food system. Employment is also on the rise: almost 60 million people are employed in the primary sector with 140 million employed along the supply chain from harvesting to distribution. Learn More about The Food, Farm, Hotels and More Global Unionby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The UN’s Food and Agricultural Organization has identified the production of seafood and fish as one of the fastest growing sectors in the global food system. Employment is also on the rise: almost 60 million people are employed in the primary sector with 140 million employed along the supply chain from harvesting to distribution.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Trade union/worker organization

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: kirill.buketov@iuf.org
    Website: www.iuf.org/who-we-are/sectors/fisheries-and-aquaculture
  • The Mekong Club, Limited
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    The Mekong Club, Limited

    We are a non-profit organization that fights modern slavery using private sector approaches because we believe that these tactics have the greatest chance of impact – and that the private sector has the desire to stop slavery. We focus on systemic change because we seek to permanently break the cycle of modern slavery. We collaborate Learn More about The Mekong Club, Limitedby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    We are a non-profit organization that fights modern slavery using private sector approaches because we believe that these tactics have the greatest chance of impact – and that the private sector has the desire to stop slavery. We focus on systemic change because we seek to permanently break the cycle of modern slavery. We collaborate because we know that we are stronger when we work together rather than when we name and shame one another. We are ambitious because we know our work is urgent – and that it affects the lives of the most vulnerable people among us.

    We bring years of experience working with companies and their many dedicated employees, providing practical tools, strategic thinking and a forum to join together and stop slavery in our lifetime. Our partners include many of the largest companies in the world as well as committed regional and local corporations.

    Much of our work is comprised of technology-based tools with enormous potential for impact. Each of these tools solves a major problem – from auditors who do not speak the local dialect of factory workers, to under-utilized and disaggregated data, to falsified employment contracts.

    We also harness people power because we know that it is individual decisions that have the biggest impact on modern slavery. We build much-needed awareness, commitment and collaboration among the business community using our Business Pledge Against Modern Slavery, sector-specific anti-slavery working groups (Finance, Footwear & Apparel, Hospitality, and Retail), and research and outreach with the Asia Pacific Bankers Alliance and ESG investing community, among other initiatives.

    Region:
    • Australia and New Zealand
    • Central Asia
    • Eastern Asia
    • Northern America
    • South-eastern Asia
    • Southern Asia
    • Western Asia
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: matt.friedman@themekongclub.org
    Website: themekongclub.org
  • The Migrant Workers Rights Network (MWRN)
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    The Migrant Workers Rights Network (MWRN)

    The Migrant Workers Rights Network (MWRN) is a membership-based organization for migrant workers from Myanmar residing and working mainly in Thailand. MWRN was founded on March 29th 2009 by a group of 9 Myanmar migrant leaders who strongly believed that empowerment of migrants is the best way for migrants to protect themselves in their vulnerable Learn More about The Migrant Workers Rights Network (MWRN)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Migrant Workers Rights Network (MWRN) is a membership-based organization for migrant workers from Myanmar residing and working mainly in Thailand. MWRN was founded on March 29th 2009 by a group of 9 Myanmar migrant leaders who strongly believed that empowerment of migrants is the best way for migrants to protect themselves in their vulnerable situation as migrant workers in Thailand. The founders’ goal for MWRN is to promote and strengthen Myanmar migrant workers’ rights, eventually across the whole globe, by raising awareness, promoting access to justice and negotiation processes with employers and officials and advocating for policy change.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    Sectors:
    • Trade union/worker organization

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: mwrnorg@gmail.com
    Website: www.facebook.com/mwrnorg
  • The Pacific Community
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    The Pacific Community

    The Pacific Community (SPC) is engaged in capacity building services across the Pacific and is one of nine Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (C ROP) agencies collaborating on technical and scientific work on interdisciplinary issues. The SPC’s Coastal Fisheries Science and Management Section assists governments and administrations in the development of scientifically informed Learn More about The Pacific Communityby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Pacific Community (SPC) is engaged in capacity building services across the Pacific and is one of nine Council of Regional Organisations in the Pacific (C ROP) agencies collaborating on technical and scientific work on interdisciplinary issues. The SPC’s Coastal Fisheries Science and Management Section assists governments and administrations in the development of scientifically informed and socially achievable coastal fisheries management policies and systems in line with the guiding principles of the “New song for coastal fisheries – pathways to change: The Noumea strategy”.

    Region:
    • Australia and New Zealand
    • Melanesia
    • Micronesia
    • Polynesia
    Sectors:
    • Government

    Contact Information

    Website: www.spc.int
  • The Pew Charitable Trusts
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    The Pew Charitable Trusts

    The Pew Charitable Trust’s ending illegal fishing project is working to ensure a sustainable future for our oceans by combatting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. As unscrupulous operators seek to maximize profits by exploiting fish stocks or loopholes in management they frequently pay little attention to the safety and working conditions for vessel crews. Learn More about The Pew Charitable Trustsby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Pew Charitable Trust’s ending illegal fishing project is working to ensure a sustainable future for our oceans by combatting illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. As unscrupulous operators seek to maximize profits by exploiting fish stocks or loopholes in management they frequently pay little attention to the safety and working conditions for vessel crews. Fortunately, the seafood industry can implement tools that help tackle these issues together. Pew is bringing together stakeholders from governments, authorities, and the seafood industry, to change behaviors and significantly reduce IUU fishing by improving the oversight and knowledge of fishing activities. An element of this includes entry into force of the International Maritime Organization‰Ûªs Cape Town Agreement (CTA), an international treaty which sets minimum safety standards and inspection criteria for fishing vessels. Harmonized implementation of the CTA, alongside the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations‰Ûª Agreement Port State Measures, which aims to prevent illegally caught fish from entering ports, and the International Labour Organization‰Ûªs Work in Fishing Convention, which establishes the base requirement for decent working and living conditions on board ships, will reap rewards. The seafood industry is in a unique position to help, it can advocate for governments to put such policies in place. By mandating that vessels can be uniquely identified and tracked, catch subject to port controls and transshipment activity monitored, tracking and tracing the people and product in supply chains should be possible. By doing this opportunities for the exploitation of fisheries and fishers will be reduced.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: kvosburgh@pewtrusts.org
    Website: www.pewtrusts.org/en/projects/ending-illegal-fishing-project
  • The Small-Scale Fisheries Resource and Collaboration Hub (SSF Hub)
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    The Small-Scale Fisheries Resource and Collaboration Hub (SSF Hub)

    The Small-Scale Fisheries Resource and Collaboration Hub is an online, interactive, and multilingual platform for small-scale fishers, fish workers, and their communities and allies. The SSF Hub creates an opportunity to learn, share information, and enhance capacities for all small-scale fishery stakeholders. It aims to address small-scale fisheries governance and community development, to support the Learn More about The Small-Scale Fisheries Resource and Collaboration Hub (SSF Hub)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    The Small-Scale Fisheries Resource and Collaboration Hub is an online, interactive, and multilingual platform for small-scale fishers, fish workers, and their communities and allies. The SSF Hub creates an opportunity to learn, share information, and enhance capacities for all small-scale fishery stakeholders. It aims to address small-scale fisheries governance and community development, to support the well-being of small-scale fishing communities and sustainable use of resources.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Academia

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@ssfhub.org
    Website: ssfhub.org
  • Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing (TESS)
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    Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing (TESS)

    Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing (TESS) is a web tool that points you to a whole host of useful (and free) resources which can help businesses address social responsibility challenges in their seafood supply chains. TESS launched in March 2017 as a one-stop-resource-shop. It starts with an overview of the social issues impacting on the Learn More about Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing (TESS)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Tools for Ethical Seafood Sourcing (TESS) is a web tool that points you to a whole host of useful (and free) resources which can help businesses address social responsibility challenges in their seafood supply chains. TESS launched in March 2017 as a one-stop-resource-shop. It starts with an overview of the social issues impacting on the seafood supply chain. Seafish recognised that with so many different sources of information available on ethical issues, which range from identifying issues through to international standards and ‰Û÷on the ground‰Ûª initiatives working on the issues, it can be challenging for seafood businesses to understand this complex landscape and then decide what they need to do to identify issues and make improvements. This is where TESS can help. TESS charts a straight-forward business improvement cycle. All the featured resources (presented as interactive records) are linked to one of six steps in this cycle which has been designed to help systematically tackle issues in seafood supply chains. All the information is publicly available on external websites, so you are taken to the source of the information. The benefit of TESS is that it brings all these resources together in one place. As well as following the six step approach there is a fully searchable database so that you can find all this information on initiatives, standards and organisations very simply.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Multi-stakeholder initiative

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: karen.green@seafish.co.uk
    Website: www.seafish.org/tess
  • Transparentem
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    Transparentem

    Transparentem advances the well-being of workers and communities through in-depth investigations and strategic engagement with companies. Transparentem strives to use corporate leverage to drive change across entire industries and aims to eradicate human rights and environmental abuses in global supply chains. Learn More about Transparentemby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Transparentem advances the well-being of workers and communities through in-depth investigations and strategic engagement with companies. Transparentem strives to use corporate leverage to drive change across entire industries and aims to eradicate human rights and environmental abuses in global supply chains.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Consultant

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: info@transparentem.com
    Website: www.transparentem.com
  • U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of International Labor Affairs
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    U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of International Labor Affairs

    ILAB’s mission is to promote a fair global playing field for workers in the United States and around the world by enforcing trade commitments, strengthening labor standards, and combating international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking. The bureau is comprised of three offices: the Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking, the Learn More about U.S. Department of Labor – Bureau of International Labor Affairsby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    ILAB’s mission is to promote a fair global playing field for workers in the United States and around the world by enforcing trade commitments, strengthening labor standards, and combating international child labor, forced labor, and human trafficking. The bureau is comprised of three offices: the Office of Child Labor, Forced Labor, and Human Trafficking, the Office of Trade and Labor Affaris, and the Office of International Relations and Economic Research. For more information about the work of each office, see https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab/about-us/mission.

    Region:
    • Caribbean
    • Central America
    • Central Asia
    • Eastern Africa
    • Eastern Asia
    • Middle Africa
    • Northern Africa
    • South Africa
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Asia
    • Western Africa
    • Western Asia
    Sectors:
    • Government

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: globalkids@dol.gov
    Website: www.dol.gov/agencies/ilab
  • UL
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    UL

    UL’s Responsible Sourcing group is a global leader in advancing sustainable business practices within supply chains, worldwide. We execute our mission through: – Delivering auditing and advisory services that meet the evolving needs of the marketplace – Being a trusted advisor and thought-leader to client and other stakeholders – Advancing UL‰Ûªs mission of ‰ÛÏworking for Learn More about ULby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    UL’s Responsible Sourcing group is a global leader in advancing sustainable business practices within supply chains, worldwide. We execute our mission through: – Delivering auditing and advisory services that meet the evolving needs of the marketplace – Being a trusted advisor and thought-leader to client and other stakeholders – Advancing UL‰Ûªs mission of ‰ÛÏworking for a safer world‰Û� UL‰Ûªs Responsible Sourcing group provides auditing and advisory services in six areas of expertise: Social Responsibility and Accountability, Risk Identification and Management, Environmental Responsibility, Brand Protection and Supply Chain Security, Extractives and Raw Materials Sourcing, and Capacity-building and Continuous Improvement. With a global footprint spanning over 120 countries, UL‰Ûªs Responsible Sourcing group conducts nearly 20,000 audits each year.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • Auditor

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: daphne.m.guelker@ul.com
    Website: crs.ul.com/en
  • Ulula
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    Ulula

    Ulula’s worker voice platform connects businesses to the workers they affect to create a more transparent, accountable and productive supply chains. By leveraging diverse and accessible information communication technology (ICT) to connect businesses with their stakeholders in real-time, companies gather information in real-time directly from stakeholders and enhance social dialogue between the stakeholders. Workers can Learn More about Ululaby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    Ulula’s worker voice platform connects businesses to the workers they affect to create a more transparent, accountable and productive supply chains. By leveraging diverse and accessible information communication technology (ICT) to connect businesses with their stakeholders in real-time, companies gather information in real-time directly from stakeholders and enhance social dialogue between the stakeholders.

    Workers can interact with the system through voice calls, text message, custom apps, WhatsApp, as well as the web to adapt to local context and needs. The Ulula platform works anywhere in the world, across languages and scripts to ensure stakeholders can easily participate.

    Workers submit information anonymously and data is analyzed to provide companies a comprehensive living report on conditions inside factory walls. Not only does this aim to mitigate risk but also ensures complete transparency across the supply chain anywhere in the world to better manage working conditions.

    The integrated platform for data collection and content management enables:
    – Automated surveys to continuously monitor working conditions and community perception. Source questions from Ulula’s question bank or create custom questions to meet institutional and certification standards;
    – Send mass broadcasts for continued engagement of target population;
    – Set-up grievance management systems to manage stakeholder feedback and reconcile issues

    Using Ulula’s tool, clients and partners can continuously monitor labour conditions, enabling them to address issues proactively and invest in remediation programs. Suppliers benefit from a more engaged workforce, reducing turnover, thereby increasing productivity and demonstrating compliance. Workers are continuously engaged and have the ability to contribute insights and anonymously to raise grievances across the entire supply chain.

    Region:
    • Central America
    • Eastern Africa
    • Eastern Asia
    • Middle Africa
    • North America
    • South America
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Africa
    • Southern Asia
    • Western Europe
    Sectors:
    • Technology

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: arisa@ulula.com
    Website: ulula.com
  • Winrock International
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    Winrock International

    In Bangladesh, Winrock works with civil society organizations to build their capacity to raise awareness and advocate for addressing the health risks of fish-drying factories. Winrock also works with CSOs to identify and promote alternative livelihoods and opportunities for vulnerable families and children to reduce the prevalence of child labor in the dried fish sector. Learn More about Winrock Internationalby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    In Bangladesh, Winrock works with civil society organizations to build their capacity to raise awareness and advocate for addressing the health risks of fish-drying factories. Winrock also works with CSOs to identify and promote alternative livelihoods and opportunities for vulnerable families and children to reduce the prevalence of child labor in the dried fish sector. In Cambodia, Winrock raises awareness on safe migration and improves livelihoods through resources and training to those who might otherwise be lured into servitude on fishing vessels. Winrock and its partners also work to ensure survivors of trafficking from fishing vessels receive holistic care, reintegration services, and competent legal assistance as they pursue compensation. In Thailand, Winrock has recently partnered with a multi-national corporation to reduce and prevent human trafficking in the Thai fishing sector through: better connectivity at sea, which will enable emergency response and workers‰Ûª voice; development of response protocols that are expected to be implemented throughout the industry, as well as promoting ethical labor recruitment practices. Finally, Winrock is engaging the Thai government in order to improve victim identification, assistance and strengthen complaint mechanisms.

    Region:
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Asia
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: Jana.Everett@winrock.org
    Website: www.winrock.org
  • World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
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    World Wildlife Fund (WWF)

    World Wildlife Fund (WWF) supports sustainable fishing and good governance in geographic places such as the Arctic, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, the Southern Cone, and on the high seas. WWF focuses efforts on reducing the impact of fishing that is making a considerable footprint on ecologically important marine ecoregions and conserving commercially valuable species Learn More about World Wildlife Fund (WWF)by pressing enter to expand the content. …

    World Wildlife Fund (WWF) supports sustainable fishing and good governance in geographic places such as the Arctic, the Indian Ocean, the Pacific, the Southern Cone, and on the high seas. WWF focuses efforts on reducing the impact of fishing that is making a considerable footprint on ecologically important marine ecoregions and conserving commercially valuable species such as tuna and whitefish. WWF also works with private partners to push market demand for sustainable seafood. WWF has worked to advance seafood traceability through crafting guidance documents such as Traceability Principles for Wild-Caught Fish Products and Recommendations for a Global Framework to Ensure the Legality and Traceability of Wild-Caught Fish Products, and participating in various collaborative projects aimed at advancing industry-wide traceability best practices such as the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability.

    This effort has regional work that contains more information on regional initiatives, such as WWF Peru and WWF Japan. Use the Seascape Map to search by region for more information.

    Region:
    • Global
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: david.schorr@wwfus.org
    Website: www.worldwildlife.org/initiatives/oceans
  • WorldFish
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    WorldFish

    WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research organization that harnesses the potential of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty. In the developing world, more than one billion poor people obtain most of their animal protein from fish and 250 million depend on fishing and aquaculture for their livelihoods. They work to reduce hunger and Learn More about WorldFishby pressing enter to expand the content. …

    WorldFish is an international, nonprofit research organization that harnesses the potential of fisheries and aquaculture to reduce hunger and poverty. In the developing world, more than one billion poor people obtain most of their animal protein from fish and 250 million depend on fishing and aquaculture for their livelihoods. They work to reduce hunger and poverty by researching sustainable aquaculture, assess value chains and nutritions, and secure and enhance the resilience of small-scale fisheries.

    WorldFish is a member of CGIAR, a global agriculture research partnership for a food secure future.

    Region:
    • Eastern Africa
    • Northern Africa
    • Southeast Asia
    • Southern Asia
    • Western Africa
    Sectors:
    • NGO

    Contact Information

    Contact Email: worldfishcenter@cgiar.org
    Website: www.worldfishcenter.org

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