SDGs
What is SDGs?
SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) or The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by all United Nations Member States in September 2015, is a goal for all countries to share during 2016 to 2030 to achieve peace and prosperity for the people and planet. It is to find a solution to urgent issues such as Poverty, Climate change, Inequality and other issues. Ocean Trading strongly support the idea which is in line with our company philosophy since our founding, “Benefits for three parties”. We are looking forward to contributing to the SDGs goals in global partnership.
Our Sustainability system
In August 2020, under the direct order of president Mr. Tachio Yoneda, Mr. Tomoyuki Yoneda became the board member in charge of sustainability. Under Mr. Tomoyuki Yoneda, works the cross-department sustainability team member for each project and united by the administrative department. In February 2021, added to the team was a member from the sales department who has a thorough knowledge of supply chain※ and value chain※2 of each item, to define the SDGs of Ocean Trading. By this team, we will continue to maximize the sustainability of our everyday business which covers a wide area as a nature of being a “Shosha” (trading and wholesale company).
Our Materiality Analysis result※
Results of Ocean Trading’s Materiality Analysis, conducted according to the GRI and UN Global Compact “Integrating the SDGs into corporate reporting: a practical guide”.
※To analyze the most important issues of Ocean Trading’s business
Our Goals in relation with the SDGs
Derived from the analysis, the goals which Ocean Trading can contribute to are as follows.
A. By 2030, increase the ratio of ASC certified fresh Norwegian salmon quantity above 80%.
| Related 169 targets |
14.4 By 2020, effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics.
12.2 By 2030, achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resource. |
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| Department in Charge | First department |
B. By 2030, reduce the amount of CO2 emission by 4,655tCO2 or more by modal shifting the transportation of Salmon from Air to Vessel.
| Related 169 targets |
13.2 Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning.
13.3 Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning. |
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| Department in Charge | First department |
C. By 2030, change 100% of the ordering specification of fresh salmon from whole round fish to fillets.
| Related 169 targets |
13.2 Same as above.
13.3 Same as above. |
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| Department in Charge | First department |
D. By 2030, develop a product from the salmon skin derived by filleting at domestic factories and achieve zero food waste.
| Related 169 targets |
12.2 Same as above.
12.3 Target 12.3. By 2030, halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses. 12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. |
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| Department in Charge | First department |
E. By 2030, increase the introduction of Blueberry bag culture system to more than 160% (compared to 2020).
| Related 169 targets |
15.4 By 2030, ensure the conservation of mountain ecosystems, including their biodiversity, in order to enhance their capacity to provide benefits that are essential for sustainable development.
7.2 By 2030, increase substantially the share of renewable energy in the global energy mix. 8.5 By 2030, achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men, including for young people and persons with disabilities, and equal pay for work of equal value. 8.9 By 2030, devise and implement policies to promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products. |
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| Department in Charge | Third department |