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Socio-Enviromental Report 2017

MSC Fishery on the Solomon Islands obtaining MSC certification. Tri-Marine is the main
supplier of Bolton Alimentari’s loins, meaning that its
The Solomon Islands’ project related to sustainable participation in the project will enable our company to
fishing is one of our most successful achievements to- maintain the commitments undertaken.
date. In 2016, thanks to the support of Tri
Marine, our exclusive tuna supplier, we The WWF is a key partner in the development of this
managed to obtain MSC certification for project. During the initial stages, it contributed to the
the Solomon Islands’ fishery. constitution of a work group, facilitating the meeting
and cooperation of the parties involved. NIRSA, which
Additionally, over the past few years, our activities initiated the process with a pre-assessment of the area
in the Solomon Islands have included the successful of fishing activity, was a pioneer of this initiative together
implementation of social projects designed to benefit the with Eurofish and Jadran. Subsequently and also
communities working in our supply chain. In particular, we thanks to the work of the WWF, new players joined the
updated and modernized the fleet of local vessels in Noro. team, including Tri Marine and Servigroup, one of most
important companies in the Ecuadorian fishing industry.
Fishery Improvement Project in the Eastern More specifically, the WWF undertook to coordinate the
Pacific Ocean (TUNACONS) annual revision process of the FIP with the choice of an
independent consultant who conducted an audit and drafted
This project involves the participation of various players an analysis of the results achieved during the first year.
involved in fishing activities in the area; they are all
committed to reducing the environmental impact of their In a broader sense, WWF supports FIPs with its expertise
activities to support sustainable fishing in the region. and knowledge of the marine world by promoting the
governance policies of sustainable fishing on a national
The project involves 45 Purse Seiners and regional level.
which represent 18% of the fleet operating
in the region. The FIP is managed by the In light of the commitment assumed through this
Tuna Conservation Group (TUNACONS) partnership, thanks to a designated budget, Bolton
in partnership with WWF Ecuador and the support of Alimentari helps to fund WWF’s work and its development
Ecuador’s Ministry of Aquaculture and Fishing, the of several specific activities in the area.
National Fisheries Institute, EPESPO and CIAT, as well Thanks to this initiative, TUNACONS is becoming a
as other experts involved in the management of fishing business model for companies operating in the fish sector
activities. TUNACONS, a group comprising leading tuna worldwide. This shows how the private sector, by working
companies operating in the area (Negocios Industriales synergically with the public sector and civil society
Real NIRSA, Eurofish, Grupo Jadran, Servigroup and organizations, manages to work in favour of actions
Tri Marine), was established with the aim of launching aimed at the conservation of marine species and their
a robust Fishery Improvement project geared towards ecosystems.

WWF

The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is the world’s leading The WWF’s mission is to reduce the most pressing threats
independent conservation organization. The organization to our planet and build a future where people can live in
is present in more than 100 countries in harmony with nature by promoting the conservation of
six continents and is supported by more the genetic diversity of species and the ecosystem, the
than five million people who enable it to sustainable use of natural resources and the reduction
conduct over 1,300 projects in defense of of pollution and anthropic impacts. More information on
the habitat and endangered species, from wwf.it
Italy to the Arctic and from Africa to China.