Our impacts
Guided by our vision, Pioneering a better future, we aim to lead the way in the aquaculture industry towards a more sustainable future
Good environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles are key to AKVA group’s global activities.
As a supplier of technology, services and complete solutions of land based and sea based aquaculture systems, AKVA group plays an important role in the industry´s efforts to reduce environmental impacts.
Through our efforts to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we continue to advance responsible business practices. This includes initiatives to strengthen labour rights across our value chain, ensure ethical sourcing, and reduce our greenhouse gas emissions within 2030. Our commitment to sustainability principles is reflected in every aspect of our operations, positioning AKVA group as a trusted partner in the global seafood industry.
Sustainability commitments
AKVA group’s sustainability principles guide every aspect of our operations. Sustainability is not just a
goal, but a fundamental part of our corporate culture, solutions, and innovation efforts. We align our efforts with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, striving to meet the needs of today without compromising the future.
Our five strategic sustainability objectives:
- Work to reduce climate change and meet the need for a circular economy
- Innovation set towards sustainable aquaculture
- Work for good working conditions for all employees
- Ensure responsible business conduct in all parts of our value chains
- Contribute to local communities and the global seafood industry
Our integrated annual report
Documenting and improving environmental, social and governance matters is important for AKVA group. This is our first year where our sustainability statement is prepared in accordance with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) as implemented into Norwegian legislation. For AKVA group, compliance with CSRD reporting was mandatory from 2024.
Highlights from our sustainability statement
Our material topics like climate emissions, circular economy, our own workforce, workers in the value chain and business conduct og our efforts to reduce our impacts are described in the integrated annual report FOR akva GROUP asa that you can download here:
ANNUAL REPORT 2024 (PDF, 65MB)
Our Code of Conduct
AKVA group's diversified operations demand a high degree of caution, honesty and integrity. Accordingly, AKVA group values its company culture and reputation as key assets. We expect our employees to promote our core values by acting responsibly towards colleagues, business associates and society at large. Our Code of Conduct applies to all representatives of the Company throughout the world as well as to the members of the Board of Directors of AKVA group ASA and of its subsidiaries.
The Norwegian Transparency Act
AKVA group supports and respects the protection of internationally recognized human rights and takes steps to ensure that the company does not cause or contribute to, and is not directly linked to, adverse impacts on human rights and decent working conditions.