As the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference wraps up in Nice, Thai Union Group PCL, a major player in the seafood industry, has called for increased collective efforts to conserve and sustainably manage global oceans. The company also highlighted its progress under the SeaChange 2030 sustainability strategy and reaffirmed its commitment to SDG 14: Life Below Water.
The company’s latest 2024 Sustainability Report outlines advancements made in responsible sourcing, marine ecosystem protection, and climate resilience across seafood supply chains. “Safeguarding the ocean is not just an environmental priority but a shared responsibility and a long-term investment in global resilience,” stated Thiraphong Chansiri, CEO of Thai Union Group. He emphasized that collaboration across sectors is essential for success.
Thai Union’s SeaChange 2030 framework focuses on measurable progress through 11 commitments related to people and planet. The company plans to invest USD 200 million by 2030 in initiatives aimed at enhancing traceability, supporting ocean conservation, and reducing emissions.
Key achievements from the report include sourcing nearly all tuna from MSC-certified fisheries or credible projects, achieving high monitoring rates in tuna supply chains with full coverage expected next year, reducing greenhouse gas emissions significantly, reaching zero waste to landfill status at several sites, launching a program to decarbonize shrimp production in Thailand, and diverting substantial amounts of plastic from waterways.
Adam Brennan, Chief Sustainability & Communications Officer at Thai Union, stressed that transparency and collaboration are crucial elements of their strategy. “Achieving SDG 14 will require bolder action from all sectors,” he noted.
Thai Union continues active participation in global coalitions for ocean conservation. In 2023, it became the first company to sign the Sustainable Fisheries Partnership’s Protecting Ocean Wildlife pledge. This initiative aims to reduce bycatch risks through best practices and comprehensive observer coverage.
Chansiri concluded with a call for joint efforts: “The ocean feeds billions… We’re calling on others – governments, companies, investors – to join us.”