Our Responsibility
Fishing for the Future
We believe that responsible trade and healthy oceans are inseparable. Every decision we make — from sourcing to packaging — is measured against its environmental and social impact.
Our Approach
Sustainability Is Not an Add-On — It Is Our Operating Model
OceanBridge has embedded environmental responsibility into every layer of our business — from the fisheries we select to the energy powering our cold rooms. We hold ourselves accountable through independent third-party certification, annual public reporting, and buyer-accessible traceability data.
100%
Wild-catch sources MSC certified
6
Active compliance certifications
0
Prohibited substances used
2028
Target year for net-zero shipping
Core Pillars
How We Operate Responsibly
Responsible Wild-Catch Sourcing
We partner exclusively with fisheries that hold current Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification for wild-caught species. Every sourcing agreement includes annual audit rights, quota compliance verification, and mandatory bycatch reporting.
- MSC chain-of-custody maintained throughout supply chain
- Seasonal closures respected — no off-season sourcing
- Bycatch data reported quarterly to certification body
- Vessel monitoring system (VMS) data verified per shipment
Certified Aquaculture Practices
For farmed species, we source exclusively from ASC-certified aquaculture operations that meet the Aquaculture Stewardship Council's rigorous environmental and social standards — covering water quality, chemical use, biodiversity impact, and worker welfare.
- ASC and GlobalG.A.P. certified farms only
- Zero use of prohibited antibiotics or growth hormones
- Water discharge treated to regulatory standards
- Farm biodiversity impact assessments reviewed annually
Full Traceability System
Each OceanBridge export carton carries a unique QR code linking to a digital record containing vessel ID, GPS catch coordinates, date, processing batch number, and cold-chain log. Buyers can verify the provenance of every shipment in seconds.
- QR-coded cartons with batch-level digital traceability
- GPS-logged catch location for every wild-catch shipment
- Processing records linked to catch date and vessel
- Blockchain-anchored audit trail available on request
Carbon & Environmental Impact
We are committed to reducing the carbon footprint of our export operations. Since 2022 we have been measuring our Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, with a verified net-zero shipping target set for 2028 through offset partnerships and fleet efficiency programmes.
- Annual carbon footprint audit (ISO 14064 methodology)
- Solar-powered cold storage at Colombo processing facility
- Net-zero reefer shipping target: 2028
- Zero single-use plastic commitment by 2026
Third-Party Verified
Our Certifications & Standards
All certifications are current, publicly verifiable, and renewed on schedule. Certificates are available to buyers upon request.
MSC
Marine Stewardship Council
Wild-catch fisheries — Yellowfin Tuna, Mackerel, Squid, Lobster, Reef Fish
ASC
Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Farmed species — Salmon, Tiger Prawns
BRC
British Retail Consortium
Processing facility — Grade A certification
HACCP
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points
Entire processing, packaging, and cold chain
ISO 22000
International Organisation for Standardisation
Food safety management system
FDA
US Food & Drug Administration
Facility registration for US market exports
Our Roadmap
Environmental Commitments
Specific, time-bound commitments — not aspirational language.
Zero Prohibited Chemicals
Completed migration to approved-chemicals-only list across all supply chain partners.
Plastic-Free Cartons
All master cartons converted to recycled-content, fully recyclable fibre packaging.
Zero Single-Use Plastic
Full elimination of single-use plastic from all consumer-facing packaging formats.
Net-Zero Shipping
All sea freight emissions offset via verified mangrove restoration and renewable energy projects.
Sustainability Documentation for Buyers
All certification documents, audit reports, and traceability records are available to verified buyers. Request your documentation pack today.
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