Our rich heritage has given us a deep understanding of challenging environmental issues and the wisdom needed to embark on this journey toward sustainability. Our partners on this journey also understand these issues and are just as committed to that goal.

We see our partnership with the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership (SFP) as a key component of our sustainability program. SFP is a non-governmental organization whose mission is to “maintain healthy ocean and aquatic eco-systems, enhance fishing and fish-farming livelihoods and secure food supplies”.

In conjunction with the SFP, we are conducting a survey of all of our source fisheries and aquaculture operations to determine which are currently sustainable, which can be improved and which should be avoided.

Together, we are developing programs and strategies to take a pro-active role in improving fisheries and aquaculture programs worldwide.

Already, we are working together with SFP on a Fisheries Improvement Project with Russian Pollock and are developing further projects. To learn more about this work, click here.

High Liner was a founding member of the Global Aquaculture Alliance (GAA), a group of industry experts whose mission is to establish best aquaculture (farmed seafood) practices. From this work the Alliance established the Aquaculture Certification Council (ACC). The Council uses independent certification teams to carry out site inspections at aquaculture facilities around the world and ensure they are meeting GAA BAP (Best Aquaculture Practices) standards.

High Liner has also been working with the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC), which is the world’s leading certification and eco-labelling program for sustainable wild-caught seafood. We want to ensure that we are meeting their sustainable fishing and seafood traceability standards.

Other partnerships include:

Fisheries Council of Canada

www.fisheriescouncil.ca
Since 1915, the Fisheries Council of Canada has represented the fishing industry from coast to coast, promoting a healthy food source to consumers, while working to build an industry that offers fishermen, employees and processors secure and stable opportunities and a sustainable future.

National Fisheries Institute

www.aboutseafood.com
High Liner is a corporate member of the National Fisheries Institute, a non-profit organization in the US dedicated to education about seafood safety, sustainability, and nutrition. NFI and its members are committed to sustainable management of our oceans and being stewards of our environment by endorsing the United Nations’ Principles for Responsible Fisheries.

Ocean Trust

www.oceantrust.org
High Liner has partnered with Ocean Trust to lead the restoration of marine resources and coastal estuaries that serve as nursery and habitat areas for important fishery and shellfish resources including shrimp, crab, oyster, clams, scallops, salmon, sturgeon, and many other commercial and recreational species, marine wildlife, and migratory birds.