By becoming a funding partner of the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI), Cooke Inc. has joined the list of stakeholders in an effort to tackle the seafood industry’s global sustainability challenges.
One of the largest precompetitive collaborations in the world, The Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI) has announced that Cooke Inc. has joined GSSI as a funding partner. Cooke’s core purpose is to cultivate the ocean with care, nourish the world, provide for families, and build stronger communities – this aligns closely with the vision of GSSI, according to the announcement. Sustainable development has been a driving force for Cooke, with investment in science-based marine practices and innovation, allowing them to bring a healthy and sustainable protein source to tables around the world.
As a GSSI Partner, Cooke aims to play a larger role in empowering GSSI’s sustainability leaders to collaborate and share knowledge to ensure confidence in the supply of certified seafood.
“We recognize that it is important to our customers that our values and company mission are reflected in the daily work of our employees across our divisions, our supply chain and in our communities. As a family company, we know that providing a sustainable food source to the world is a top priority and that sustainable aquaculture and fishing are crucial elements in feeding generations to come. Working with GSSI and their members, we will continue to ensure our seafood is certified to the highest standards,” says Michael Szemerda, Chief Sustainability Officer, Cooke Inc.
