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# GSI members release sustainability data
- URL: https://cibocom.ghost.io/gsi-members-release-sustainability-data/
- Published: 2018-04-26T00:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-08T15:03:34.000Z
- Author: Cibocom
- Tags: Cermaq Global, fish

Cermaq, a founding member of GSI, is recognized as the most open seafood company worldwide. "We are gratified to see the industry progressing towards greater transparency and are proud of GSI's accomplishments in this field," states Geir Molvik, CEO of Cermaq. "As part of GSI, we are fulfilling our pledge to enhance our social and environmental performance, recognizing that transparency is a crucial aspect of responsibility and will help us achieve our future goals," expressed Gerardo Balbontin, GSI Co-Chair and CEO of Blumar. "Our sustainability reports are crucial in establishing and maintaining trust among the individuals and communities involved in our operations, and in keeping ourselves accountable to each other." The GSI Sustainability Report provides five years of data, broken down by company and region, and addresses 14 key sustainability indicators – 9 environmental and 5 social. The report highlights include: - Farmed salmon remains one of the most environmentally efficient protein sources – with the smallest carbon footprint and lowest feed conversion ratio. - Over 40% of GSI's production now meets the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification standards; five years ago, no farms met this high standard – progress has been remarkable across all regions. - Due to the increased use of non-medicinal methods and the sharing of best practices in sea lice management, GSI members have cut the use of medicinal sea lice treatments by 40% over the past five years. - Through ongoing innovations in sourcing and feed ingredient efficiency, GSI members have cut their use of fish oil and fishmeal by 16% and 15% respectively (calculated per forage fish dependency ratio). - GSI members have reported on a range of community projects, demonstrating their substantial contribution to local and often remote communities. "All food production aspects have their difficulties,” said Aaron McNevin, WWF´s Global Aquaculture Lead. “We must all take on the responsibility to reverse the trend on biodiversity loss. In the case of aquaculture, one of the fastest-growing food production methods globally, this means further reducing its environmental impacts, particularly in global salmon farming. GSI's commitment to transparency shows their dedication to building a sustainable future. With five years of environmental data, it is encouraging to see positive trends. We anticipate the industry's continued progress and the increase of ASC certification to 100 per cent." GSI has identified transparency as one of its four routes to a more sustainable future, along with cooperation, responsibility, and innovation.