Environment, sustainability and society

We operate in an international business environment. Salmon are produced in areas held in common by the local community, but are exported and sold worldwide. This supply chain creates a footprint that we strive to limit. Nova Sea works to support the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We also wish to take a leading position on sustainability through our strong commitment to the environment and the prevention of climate change.

Sustainability report 2023

Ever since salmon first arrived at Nova Sea, the company has had a vision: the perfect balance. This balance, between people, fish and the environment, lies at the very heart of how we operate. Nova Sea therefore publishes an annual report detailing our performance in relation to our own goals and established policies on the environment, quality, food safety and animal welfare, as well as our performance in relation to statutory requirements and regulations.

 

 

The Norwegian Transparency Act

Nova Sea is subject to the Transparency Act, a law designed to promote businesses’ respect for human rights and decent working conditions, as well as to ensure public access to information about our operations. The statement describes how we assess our internal conditions and those in the supply chain concerning the risk of violations of human rights and decent working conditions, and what we do to mitigate this risk.

Below, you can read reports from Nova Sea, Vega Sjøfarm, and Tomma Laks.

Sponsorships

Nova Sea wants to support local associations, societies and voluntary organisations, as well as other initiatives that help to boost active engagement, improve recreational opportunities and create a more diverse cultural life. The local communities in which we operate are important for us, so we wish to reciprocate by supporting local initiatives and engagement.

Certifications

We have a strong focus on sustainability throughout our production process. It is our duty to produce delicious, safe and healthy food, with as small a carbon footprint as possible. Our salmon are entitled to be well treated, and our employees are entitled to a safe and meaningful job. For this reason, we abide by strict operating standards throughout our value chain. We are audited annually by independent certification bodies to ensure that we meet these requirements. Nova Sea is certified in accordance with standards set by Global GAP, ASC and BRC. We are also a member of the Global Salmon Initiative (GSI).

ASC certified farms

Follow the link bellow for information about our farms.

Lice prevention

Nova Sea is working on a range of measures for the control and combat of sea lice. This work is ongoing at all stages of production and encompasses actions along the entire spectrum from prevention to treatment.

The overarching goal of such a comprehensive effort against lice is to reduce the occurrence of sea lice in order to minimize the harmful effects on fish in aquaculture and wild salmon populations, as well as to reduce and combat the development of resistance in lice.