Seafood Stewardship Index
The Seafood Stewardship Index (2019-2023) measured how the world’s leading seafood companies contribute to the sustainable management of our oceans and coastal ecosystem and ensure responsible social practices are implemented.
Aim
Three billion people rely on seafood as an essential part of their diet. Providing this nutritious food presents serious challenges for the seafood industry. The largest companies can address these issues. Including food insecurity in developing countries, human rights violations and illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing worldwide.
Included in the benchmark are the 30 most influential companies in the seafood industry. Their significant influence on the world’s fishing business means that they can accelerate positive change. These 30 companies set the standard for others in the industry, due to their size, influence and reach.
2023 Seafood Stewardship Index
See resultsMethodology
The methodology consists of the benchmark’s scope and five measurement areas, which include a number of themes and indicators through which the selected companies are assessed. These indicators serve as the methodology’s foundation and were developed through research and multi-stakeholder dialogue. Moreover, to build on and add value to the existing landscape and deliver results that are relevant and impactful, the methodology relies on the best available science, aligns with relevant principles, normative standards and reporting frameworks, and builds on existing sector-, product- and issue-specific initiatives.
Methodology report
SSI Self-Assessment tool
WBA developed a simple self-assessment tool for companies who wish to assess themselves using the 2023 SSI methodology. This self-assessment tool serves as an internal roadmap and gap analysis tool for companies. Using the tool to track performance over time can provide valuable insights into progress on key issues in the seafood industry. If your company uses this tool, please let us know about your experience and any feedback you might have.
Self-assessment tool
Milestones
The last Seafood Stewardship Index was published in October 2023.The seafood sector will continue to be assessed and engaged through the Food and Agriculture, Nature and Ocean benchmarks. The next iteration of those benchmarks will be published in 2026.
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Publication of the Seafood Stewardship Index (SSI) Methodology
March 2019
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First SSI published at Our Ocean Conference
October 2019
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Publication of the updated Methodology
March 2021
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Second SSI published at the Tokyo Sustainable Seafood Summit
October 2021
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Publication of the updated Methodology
December 2022
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Third (and last) SSI published
October 2023
The Seafood Stewardship Index is part of WBA's effort to transform the food and agriculture system
Find out moreGet involved
As we build our work, we continue to engage with stakeholders across the globe through targeted communications with key organisations and representatives. We also encourage meaningful and constructive feedback.
