Thai Union Group PCL, one of the world’s largest seafood producers, has called for greater collective action to conserve the world’s oceans.
The company made the call as it announced its 2024 sustainability achievements as part of its SeaChange 2030 strategy, as well as its commitment to UN SDG 14: Life Below Water.
‘A shared responsibility’
“Safeguarding the ocean is not just an environmental priority but a shared responsibility and a long-term investment in global resilience,” commented Thiraphong Chansiri, CEO of Thai Union Group (pictured).
“Through SeaChange 2030, we’re demonstrating what’s possible when companies embed sustainability in business strategy. But no single company can achieve this alone, collaboration across sectors and borders is essential.”
The company’s SeaChange 2030 strategy encompasses 11 interconnected commitments, as well as a commitment to invest $200 million by 2030 in initiatives that strengthen traceability, support ocean conservation, and reduce emissions.
During 2024, Thai Union sourced 98.9% of its tuna from sustainable fisheries (a 14% increase year-on-year), achieved 97% on-the-water monitoring coverage, cut its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 21% and achieved zero waste to landfill at 23 of the company’s 32 global sites.
Elsewhere, Thai Union launched the Lower Carbon Shrimp Program in Thailand, which aims to decarbonise shrimp production and lower Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.
‘Bolder, faster action’
“Transparency, science, and collaboration are the cornerstones of SeaChange 2030,” added Adam Brennan, chief sustainability and communications officer at Thai Union. “We’ve made strong progress, but achieving SDG 14 will require bolder, faster action from all sectors.
“Business has a critical role to play, not only in reducing its own impact, but in setting new standards, sharing knowledge, and building partnerships that can drive systemic change. At Thai Union, we believe sustainability must be integrated into how decisions are made every day, across every part of the value chain. The ocean’s health is deeply connected to the future of our industry, and we must all take responsibility for shaping that future.” Read more here.
