SUSTAINABILITY. OUR FOUNDATION
We believe in a world here all have access to quality nutrition and good health without compromising the future of our planet.
Built on responsibility. For people and the planet
Sustainability has never been an afterthought for Aker BioMarine. It's the foundation we are built on, from how we source to how we run our business. Ensuring sustainable access to omega-3 is about ocean health as much as human health. We take that responsibility seriously.
Our approach has always been grounded in science, guided by dialogue, and shaped by collaboration, with regulators, researchers, conservation organizations and industry partners. We believe it makes us a better company, and that long-term business success and long-term ocean health are inseparable.
Sustainable and responsible sourcing
The Antarctic krill fishery is regarded as one of the most precautionary regulated fisheries worldwide. We only use responsibly sourced, independently certified and traceable krill.
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We are dedicated to protecting the ocean and sustaining its future, through science, global collaboration, and the establishment of marine protected areas.
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Our sustainability ambitions are backed by concrete targets, reporting and governance that embed responsibility into every part of our operations.
Read moreOur sustainability story. Two decades of action
As a dedicated biotechnology company today, our roots trace back to an integrated fishing operation. Our sustainability journey began with operating across the full value chain. This is the foundation for a sustainability mindset that has guided our sustainability journey. Over two decades of action have defined our approach.
Partnership with WWF
From our earliest days, we sought advice and expertise to ensure our operations are responsible. Our engagement with WWF helped shape our approach to the Antarctic ecosystem, establishing the principle that conservation and sustainable use must go hand in hand.
Pioneering eco-harvesting technology
We innovated a harvesting technique designed to minimize by-catch and reduce environmental impact, setting a new standard for the industry before it was ever required. Today the Antarctic krill fishery operates with very low bycatch rates, estimated at only 0.1–0.3%.
Establishing industry collaboration through ARK
We brought the industry together through the Association of Responsible Krill Harvesting Companies, an industry body dedicated to coordinating research, developing best practice and ensuring the long-term sustainability of the Antarctic krill fishery.
Antarctic Wildlife Research Fund
Alongside WWF and the Antarctic and Southern Ocean Coalition, we helped establish AWR, an independently governed research fund. The initiative reflects a core belief: robust, up-to-date science is essential for sustainable ecosystem management.
Voluntary marine protection
Working through ARK and in collaboration with Greenpeace, we contributed to the creation of voluntary protected zones around critical penguin breeding habitats in Antarctica — acting before any regulatory requirement to do so.
Driving circular innovation through AION
AION, an Aker BioMarine innovation and spin-off, was established from our ESG ambitions on circularity to address plastic waste through circular value chains.
Commitment to decarbonize 50% by 2030
We set a clear target to reduce emissions by 50% by 2030, reinforcing our commitment to decarbonization across our operations.
Advocating for Marine Protected Areas
We started our effort to support the establishment of one of the world's largest Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica. If implemented, the MPA will cover nearly 70% of the Antarctic Peninsula and 455,957 km² of the Southern Ocean.
The Ocean Stewardship Initiative
We co-founded the Ocean Stewardship Initiative, established under the Sustainable Markets Initiative. The initiative is designed to accelerate industry leadership in ocean stewardship with its first goal focused on securing support for the Antarctic Peninsula Marine Protected Area.