Striving for Responsible Fishing

Our business relies on healthy, fertile, and plentiful oceans. That’s why our fleet's fishing operations follow the highest practice standards, whether we’re fishing in the oceans.
We are dedicated to sourcing seafood responsibly, adhering to international standards like those set by the ISSF, RFMOs, and MSC certification.

.7%

of the tuna we use for our branded products is caught following responsible fishing practices

of tuna in compliance with ISSF and RFMO regulations.

of our vessels are equipped with electronic monitoring

MSC certification

We Support MSC Certification

We are engaged in MSC, the best standard for sustainable fishing practices. Founded on three pillars: Sustainable Fish Stocks, Minimisation of Impact, and Effective Fisheries Management.

About our certification

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Responsible use of FADs

FAD Management

FADs (Fish Aggregating Devices) are floating objects used to attract tuna, improving fishing effectiveness. They can also lead to bycatch and marine pollution. We are committed to use FAD responsibly and reach 100% biodegradable FADs for all our vessel by 2025.

Transparency and traceability

Transparency: Key to Sustainability

We were one of the first companies in the world to develop an advanced traceability system for canned tuna products, certified ISO 22005. This allows us to trace every can of tuna we produce from the moment the tuna is caught until it reaches the customer plate.

100% of our tuna is fished in compliance with ISSF and RFMO regulations every year.

Sustainable Development Manager - Advocacy, Policy and Compliance, Global Sustainable Development

Hector M. Fernandez Alvarez Sustainable Development Manager - Advocacy, Policy and Compliance

Partnerships

Responsible Fish Sourcing Makes the Difference

Ocean protection and marine ecosystem restoration are global challenges that can be tackled only working together with industry, NGOs and scientists, especially those with the greatest potential to reduce the pressing threats to the ocean’s biodiversity and find solutions.
At Bolton, we believe that our role is to encourage transformative partnerships that promote ocean stewardship to improve our industry.

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Measures to limit bycatch

Reducing Bycatch

The bycatch of non target species is an unintended consequence of tuna fishing. We always strive for excellence in the operation of our fleets. That’s why we’ve taken various measures to limit bycatch and to release any bycatch back into the sea immediately.