Seafood Sourcing Risks

November 28, 2016

This briefing for investors and companies sets out the major categories of seafood sustainability risks. It presents the results of a disclosure review of the steps that leading retailers and hotels from Asia-Pacific, the EU, and North America are taking to address them.

The review finds a mixed policy response from Asia-Pacific retailers and hotels. Some companies have taken significant steps to address seafood sustainability risks. Others provide limited or no relevant details. There is a clear case for action for many of the companies reviewed in this briefing to take steps to address seafood sourcing risks.