Seafood company
Sealord is jointly owned by the Maori people of New Zealand and Japanese seafood company Nippon Suisan Kaisha (Nissui).
Company Ownership
Sealord Group Ltd
NZL
Nissui Corporation
owns 50% of Sealord Group Ltd
JPN
Seafood, pharmaceuticals and chemicals
Japan's #2 marine products company. Divesting its whaling fleet in 2005.
Company Assessment
(Last updated Oct 2024)
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Sealord Group Ltd
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MSC certified products
This company sells products which are certified by the Marine Stewardship Council.
Source: MSC
(2024)
Best Aquaculture Practices certified
This companies has facilities which meet the Best Aquaculture Practices standards.
Source: BAP
(2022)
Fishing policy
After years of campaigning by Greenpeace New Zealand, in 2013 Sealord finally committed to phasing out the use of FAD-caught tuna by early 2014.
Source: Greenpeace
(2013)
End of Whale Boycott
In April 2006 seafood suppliers Gorton's, Sealord and their parent company Nissui announced their withdrawal of active support for Japanese whaling after a consumer Boycott campaign by Greenpeace. This involved Nissui - a one-third shareholder in 'Kyodo Senpaku' the company that runs the whaling fleet - selling off its shares. See Byron Whale Action Groups demonstration in Brisbane at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z0GkrE4yNY
Nissui Corporation
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CDP Climate Change score of B
In 2023, the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) asked companies to provide data about their efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change risk. Responding companies are scored across four key areas: disclosure; awareness; management; and leadership. This company received a CDP Climate Change score of B.
Source: CDP
(2023)
7.5/20 in Social Benchmark
The 2024 Social Benchmark assesses the world's 2,000 most influential companies on their responsibility in meeting society's fundamental expectations towards three measurement areas: respecting human rights, providing decent work, and acting ethically. This company was assessed in 2023 and received a score of 7.5/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
23.3% in Food and Agriculture Benchmark
The 2023 Food and Agriculture Benchmark assessed 350 keystone companies across the entirety of the food system, from farm to fork. It covers three dimensions where transformation is needed: nutrition, environment and social inclusion. This company ranked #105/350, with a total score of 23.3/100.
FAIRR Protein Producer Index
The Coller FAIRR Protein Producer Index is a comprehensive assessment of how this sector is managing critical sustainability risks factors: GHGs; deforestation and biodiversity; water scarcity; water pollution; antibiotics; animal welfare; working conditions; food safety. This company was rated as medium risk.
Source: FAIRR
(2022)
22.8% in Nature Benchmark
The Nature Benchmark ranks 816 companies across 20 industries on their efforts to protect our environment and its biodiversity. Companies were assessed in three phases between 2022 and 2024 using three measurement areas: governance and strategy; social inclusion and community impact; and ecosystems and biodiversity. This company was assessed in 2023 and is ranked #191/816, with a total score of 22.8/100.
23.9% in Seafood Stewardship Index
The 2023 Seafood Stewardship Index ranks the world's 30 largest seafood companies across four measurement areas: governance and strategy, ecosystems, traceability and social responsibility. This company ranked #16/30, with a total score of 23.9/100.
43/100 S&P Global ESG Score
This company received an S&P Global ESG Score of 43/100 in the Food Products category of the S&P Global Corporate Sustainability Assessment, an annual evaluation of companies' sustainability practices (last updated 22 Dec 2023). The rankings are based on an analysis of corporate economic, environmental and social performance, assessing issues such as corporate governance, risk management, environmental reporting, climate strategy, human rights and labour practices.
Source: S&P Global
(2023)
Company Details
Subsidiaries:
Petuna Pty Ltd
Seafood processors
Tasmania's largest multi-species seafood company. Founded by Peter and Una Rockliff in 1950. Acquired by Sealord Group in 2020.
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Sealord
Deli Menu
Packet Meals
Sealord
Frozen Fish
★ some products MSC certified