Advice – Commitments
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Advice on setting commitments and goals
- The protection of forests and other natural ecosystems; and
- Respect for human rights.
Although it does not cover marine products, due to its focus on agriculture and forestry, the Accountability Framework Initiative (AFI) provides a wealth of advice on establishing commitments and setting goals that can be applied to aquaculture feed and terrestrial ingredients it contains.
The first Action Area of Setting Goals outlines goals and commitments which should focus on:
Following this, the AFI then provides advice on the scope of these commitments, the need for verifiable actions and time-bound targets, the use of common terminology and definitions, and for companies to comply with applicable laws.
To learn more, view the AFI in this Toolkit or download the AFI’s core principles and its guidance for companies.
The latest version of the guidance aims to help businesses develop and implement sustainable seafood policies. It is intended for any business that wants to begin or further its journey towards environmentally and socially responsible seafood, regardless of where it may be in the supply chain or sustainability journey.
It was developed with comprehensive input from industry experts and the nonprofit community.
Although focussed on seafood products and not specifically on aquaculture feed and the ingredients it contains, it provides a valuable resource and framework that 1) could be easily applied and adapted to aquaculture feed and the ingredients it contains, and 2) applies to certain feed ingredients – namely byproducts or trimmings from fisheries and aquaculture.
The section “Plan” provides useful advice on planning a company’s vision, goal, targets, and associated action plans.
The guidelines also provide anonymous real-world examples of, and resources for, commitments provided by a range of seafood supply chain stakeholders, NGOs, and international governance organizations that can be applied, adapted, or provide inspiration in addressing the climate change and environmental impacts of aquaculture feed and the ingredients it contains.