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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Follow the link bellow for information about our farms.
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.
Environment
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.
Quality
At Nova Sea, our objective is always to produce and supply high-quality food that meets our customers’ requirements and consumer expectations.
Food safety
At every stage of our production process, we abide by strict standards in order to ensure food safety. In addition, we are constantly striving to develop and improve our production methods.
Fish health
Nova Sea’s aquaculture operations are based on the needs of the fish and their welfare, and we will always produce fish under conditions suited to their biological and behavioural needs.
Ethics
Nova Sea wishes to be perceived as a responsible and law-abiding enterprise by its business associates and society in general. Nova Sea’s operations require a high degree of prudence, precision and honesty.
Analyses
To meet the demands and expectations of our customers and the regulatory authorities, we send weekly samples to accredited third-party laboratories, which check factors such as quality, hygiene, food safety and food health.