Since 2016 we have been assessing the conservation status of all the species we sell and, based on the findings, we adjust our sustainable fishing strategy. Our Sustainable Fishing Strategy is underpinned by three commitments and each year we assess the level of risk of all species in the Group’s perishables and private brand assortment. Assessments consider the threat level of the various species in accordance with the Red List database of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN Red List of Threatened Species).
Ban the purchase and sale of species classified as “Critically Endangered” and for which no specific extraordinary permits exist for such purpose.
Ban the sell of species classified as “Endangered” whenever they are not sourced from aquaculture and/or from sustainably managed stocks and/or do not have a sustainability certificate (e.g. MSC or ASC).
Limit promotional activities of species classified as ‘Vulnerable’ whenever they are not sourced from aquaculture and/or from sustainably managed stocks and/or that do not have a sustainability certificate (e.g. MSC or ASC).
In 2022, over 240 species of fish were bought and sold through our Companies’ perishables and Private Brand assortments. Approximately 35% of fish came from aquaculture, a system that helps to prevent the reduction of wild fish stocks, such as salmon, sea bream, shrimp and sea bass.
Learn more about our performance in sustainable fishing.
Information on compliance with the Group’s Sustainable Fishing Strategy was confirmed by an external and independent entity for the Group’s 2022 Annual Report.
Read the 2022 Independent Limited Assurance Report.