Real change happens when people come together with a shared purpose. Across the world, BioMar teams are working with local communities to create meaningful impact, whether it’s through education, environmental action or providing essential resources. We focus on turning commitment into action working towards leaving a positive legacy for the future.
Behind a successful aquaculture industry there is a well-informed community. BioMar Australia runs an opendoor programme, welcoming schools, industry partners and local groups to learn about responsible feed production. Many visitors are surprised by the level of innovation and sustainability involved, turning that curiosity into understanding, appreciation and support for responsible aquaculture.
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A cleaner ocean starts on land. In Trondheim, BioMar Norway teamed up with local youth sports clubs and a school band for a hands-on beach clean-up during Norway’s official Beach Cleaning Week. Together, they collected 16 bags of rubbish, a rusty bike and even a discarded chair. The initiative not only helped clean the coastline, but also provided funding to the participating groups, proving that looking after the environment can benefit both people and nature.
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Access to technology is essential for modern education. In response to a request from Escuela Rural Pargua’s parent association, BioMar Chile donated laptops to strengthen the school’s computer lab. This builds on previous support provided during the pandemic, ensuring that students have the tools they need to succeed in an increasingly digital world.
The “Bags Full of…” initiative focuses on taking responsibility at work, home and community. In partnership with Grupo Almar, BioMar has spent the year engaging workers and their families in waste management training, beach clean-ups and creative activities that encourage environmental awareness. A children’s art competition added a touch of inspiration, with the winning design printed on feed bags. To top it off, this initiative funded a brand-new playground for the La Unión community, built using a wood-like material crafted from recycled BioMar bags
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The collaboration between Lunar, BioMar, Scottish Sea Farms, and Marks & Spencer is a great example of a local value chain in action, that starts in Scottish waters and ends on Scottish dinner tables. By working together, we can enhance the resilience of Scotland’s seafood supply chain, ensuring a responsible and efficient food system.
Conventional farming has led to soil degradation, with an estimated 60 years of topsoil left if depletion continues. Regenerative agriculture offers a solution by improving soil microbiomes, which are crucial in creating symbiotic relationships with crops.
The Sustainable Feed Mission is a Norwegian national initiative set to transform their food system though feeds. Bringing together industry, research, and policymakers, the mission aims to cut emissions, enhance food security, and strengthen Norwegian feed ingredient production.
The link between what we eat and how it impacts our health has never been clearer. The food we eat plays a vital role in our health, and when it comes to seafood, this connection runs even deeper. It is not just about what we eat, but about what our food eats.
Measuring impact is the first step towards reducing it. For years carbon calculations for soy in aquafeed relied on generic data, which does not reflect the reality of responsible farming. In 2019, together with ProTerra, we embarked on a mission to deliver science-backed, verified emissions data for key soy ingredients used in aquafeed.
Forest, Land and Agriculture (FLAG) emissions will be important as the aquaculture industry transitions towards lower-carbon production. These emissions, now tracked under the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi), originate from land use and agricultural activities rather than from energy consumption.
The aquaculture industry has focused on reducing carbon footprints for years, which is a key element of environmental responsibility. An overlooked factor lies beneath the water’s surface. Gases like methane, nitrous oxide and fluorinated gases are greenhouse gases significantly more potent than carbon dioxide. While CO2 has dominated climate discussions, these lesser-known gases may significantly impact the environmental footprint of farmed shrimp.