Aquaculture & seafood
Founded in Canada in 1985, today they have operations in 9 countries. Vertically-integrated corporation with salmon farming operations in Atlantic Canada, the United States, Chile and Scotland as well as seabass and seabream farming operations in Spain. The company also includes seafood and wild fishery divisions.
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(Last updated Aug 2024)
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0.5/20 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 0.5/20. The average score was an alarmingly low 4.6/20 and the highest score was 15.5/20.
Tier 6 in farm animal welfare rankings
The Business Benchmark on Farm Animal Welfare (BBFAW) 2023 Report ranks global food companies on their farm animal welfare policies, practices and performance. This company appeared in tier 6, "No evidence on the business agenda", with tier 1 being the best, and tier 6 the worst.
Source: BBFAW
(2023)
2.5% 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 #296/350, with a total score of 2.5/100.
0.3% 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 #747/816, with a total score of 0.3/100.
7.3% 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 #27/30, with a total score of 7.3/100.
Best Aquaculture Practices certified
This companies has facilities which meet the Best Aquaculture Practices standards.
Source: BAP
(2022)
Sustainability claims
This company has sustainability claims on its website.
Source: company website
(2022)
Company Details
Type:
Family-owned private company
Founded:
1985
Revenue:
2.4 billion USD
(2019)
Employees:
10,000
(2021)
Subsidiaries:
Tassal Group Ltd
Atlantic salmon producer and exporter
One of Australia's largest vertically integrated seafood producers. Tassal collects 40,000 tonnes of Atlantic salmon annually in five marine farming zones, four freshwater hatcheries and four processing facilities. It also produces 5500 tonnes of Australian Black Tiger Prawns, raised in two hatcheries, three pond farms, and processing facilities. Acquired by Canadian aquaculture giant Cooke in 2022.
De Costi Seafoods (Holdings) Pty Ltd
Seafood
Operates both retail and wholesale seafood operations, and 3 processing sites, sourcing seafood from Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific region. Acquired by Tassal in 2015.