Pavilion Session 2: Global Salmon Initiative

Sea the Opportunity

17:2518:10

Sea the Opportunity

The race to zero is on, and we know it needs to be done. But the question is how do we get there? Aquaculture already has a low carbon footprint, but continuous improvements need to be made to meet growth needs and ensure it remains a climate-friendly option. The changes required are across the global supply chain, and affect the whole industry. Recognizing that collective efforts could help accelerate change, over the last year the Global Salmon Initiative has been working in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund and Sustainable Trade Initiative to establish a common GHG emission accounting framework for the whole aquaculture sector from pen to plate. Prioritizing stakeholder collaboration and shared learning, this project is focused on establishing aligned, credible accounting and motivating ambitious mitigation efforts. Here we will discuss how its worked, what’s been achieved and what this could mean for the wider food system.

17:25

18:10

Sea the Opportunity - The race to zero is on, and we know it needs to be done. But the question is how do we get there? Aquaculture already has a low carbon footprint, but continuous improvements need to be made to meet growth needs and ensure it remains a climate-friendly option. The changes required are across the global supply chain, and affect the whole industry. Recognizing that collective efforts could help accelerate change, over the last year the Global Salmon Initiative has been working in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund and Sustainable Trade Initiative to establish a common GHG emission accounting framework for the whole aquaculture sector from pen to plate. Prioritizing stakeholder collaboration and shared learning, this project is focused on establishing aligned, credible accounting and motivating ambitious mitigation efforts. Here we will discuss how its worked, what's been achieved and what this could mean for the wider food system.

Sophie Ryan – CEO, Global Salmon Initiative
Emily Moberg – Research Lead Specialist, WWF
Lisa van Wageningen – Program Manager Aquaculutre, IDH, The Sustainable Trade Initiative
Steven Phillips – Seafood Group Manager, Wegmans