Ecosystem conversion and restoration
Parlevliet & Van der Plas does not disclose a commitment to minimise ecosystem conversion or to ensure zero conversion, nor does it have time-bound targets to achieve conversion-free supply chains. Additionally, the company does not disclose activities to minimise ecosystem conversion or to achieve conversion-free supply chains.
Finally, the company does not disclose details and outcomes of ecosystem restoration projects in areas affected by its own operations or by its suppliers.
GHG emissions
Parlevliet & Van der Plas should set time-bound targets to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 greenhouse gas emissions as well as report progress against them. Crucially, the company needs to reduce its scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions and its targets need to align with a 1.5-degree trajectory.
Impact and dependencies assessment
While Parlevliet & Van der Plas acknowledges the impact of its fishing activities on the marine environment and takes initiatives to limit these impacts, it has an opportunity to assess its impacts on nature, including biodiversity, within its own operations and disclose the methodology and results of these assessments. Additionally, the company has an opportunity to evaluate its impacts on nature and dependencies on nature within its supply chain as well as its upstream business relationships.
Invasive species
Parlevliet & Van der Plas has not identified any activities that could lead to the introduction of invasive alien species in its own operations.
Key areas and species
The company’s disclosure of an interactive sourcing page is a positive step in providing information about the species they catch and source. However, a more holistic approach to biodiversity and conservation would also involve disclosing species and their conservation statuses in or adjacent to their operations. This helps stakeholders understand the potential impacts and dependencies of the company on biodiversity. Moreover, to further strengthen their commitment to sustainability and transparency, it is crucial to provide information regarding the locations of their suppliers and their proximity to biodiversity-rich areas. Overall, Parlevliet & Van der Plas has an opportunity to expand its disclosures and present a comprehensive view of its impacts and interactions with biodiversity.
Resource exploitation and circularity performance
Parlevliet & Van der Plas has an opportunity to disclose its inputs according to an international standard. Additionally, the company does not report quantitatively on its group-wide circularity performance.
Solid and air pollution
Parlevliet & Van der Plas should commit to avoid developing or marketing new chemicals or products with SVHC (substance of very high concern) properties, as well as work on reducing the production of hazardous substances and waste. It has an opportunity to report on air quality parameters of emissions of harmful air pollutants and disclose time-bound targets to reduce air pollutants across the most material parts of its value chain. The company could also report on the amount of plastic waste generated and proportions directed from or to disposal.
Water
Parlevliet & Van der Plas has set a target to reduce water withdrawal, but has not yet reported against it. There is no evidence the company discloses withdrawals in water-stressed areas, or engage with suppliers to reduce water withdrawal. The company does not report its water pollution metrics or set targets to reduce them, nor does it disclose a commitment to respect the right to water. Finally, Parlevliet & Van der Plas does not disclose its processes for implementing preventive and corrective action plans for identified specific risks to the right to water and sanitation in its own operations.
