Atunlo is now a full participating company, while Everwin will begin at the associate level. Participating companies work with the Foundation to advocate for improved fishery management, fund scientific advancements through research and expert analysis, and take direct action to encourage the adoption of responsible fishing practices.
“It's clear that companies are continuing to see the value of transparent policies and the influence the private sector can have on supply chain improvement through purchase decisions, traceability standards, and other sustainability-minded strategies,” ISSF President Susan Jackson said.
“Atunlo and Everwin are adding their names to a long list of ISSF participating companies implementing science-based conservation measures and commitments. By valuing transparency and working together, we can continue our march forward to the sustainable management of global tuna fisheries.”
All ISSF Participating Companies are independently audited via comprehensive methods designed to assess compliance with each of ISSF's commitments and conservation measures, the results of which are shared via a company compliance report. The complete audit results from 2014 can be viewed here.
ISSF launched in 2009 with eight participating companies and today has 26 industry partners, which comprise about 75 per cent of the world’s processing capacity, with well-known brands produced and sold in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Pacific Islands and Asia. Thai company MMP discontinued its participation with ISSF in April 2015.
