Tassal named national finalist in United Nations Association of Australia awards
Tasmanian seafood company Tassal has been named a finalist in the business category of the United Nations Association of Australia World Environment Day Awards for 2016.
The other finalists in the category are Telstra Corporation Limited (NSW), Norman Disney & Young (Vic) and Natura Pacific (Qld).
Tassal is one of 40 finalists (environmental organisations, individuals, schools, journalists and local councils) named across 12 categories.
Tassal Head of Sustainability and Fish Health Linda Sams said she was pleased Tassal was named a finalist in the awards that recognise the company’s achievements and commitment to responsible and sustainable salmon farming.
“Our aim is to lead sustainable aquaculture production in Australia,” she said.
“Our goal is to minimise any impact on the environment in which we operate.
“Underpinning this, Tassal has achieved Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification across all our farms.
“We were the first salmon company in the world to achieve this.”
Ms. Sams said Tassal’s partnership with WWF Australia had been crucial in its work to date.
“Tassal is a great example of a company leading the way as we face the challenges of making food production sustainable,” CEO of WWF-Australia Dermot O’Gorman said.
“With global food demand set to double by 2050, the planet’s ability to feed us will be exceeded unless more companies follow the example of Tassal’s commitment to sustainability.”
Winners will be named on World Environment Day (6 June) in Melbourne.
The awards have been operating since 2000 and celebrate the innovation and creativity of Australian organisations and individuals and encourage others to take positive action.
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