Category

Ecosystem / Advocacy

Sub-Category

Advocacy Commitment

Category Guidance

Demonstrate advocacy efforts requesting adoption and implementation of Harvest Strategies that are in line with the latest scientific advice for one or more of key fisheries stocks (depending on the public commitment), such as:

• Tuna
• Sharks
• Swordfish

Means of Verification

Review evidence that company has advocated for the adoption of Harvest Strategies for tuna, shark, swordfish, other fisheries stocks. Evidence may include:

• Joint advocacy asks with the company’s logo or signature;
• Direct advocacy letters sent by the company;
• Meeting minutes noting the date, participants and agenda;
• Other advocacy materials / efforts.