Aquaculture Welfare

Farmed Salmon Welfare 2030 Goals

Setting clear welfare goals for farmed salmon by 2030 provides targets for industry, regulators, and welfare advocates. Ambitious but achievable goals motivate sustained action over the coming years.

Key Facts

Major salmon-producing countries have varying timelines for pre-slaughter stunning requirements
ASC salmon certification is under revision with expanded welfare requirements
Consumer welfare commitments from major retailers target specific welfare improvements by 2025-2030
Research programmes have 2030 targets for validated welfare indicators and improved lice management
Industry pledges cover expanded cage welfare monitoring and reduced mortality rates

Welfare Considerations

Setting specific, time-bound 2030 welfare goals creates accountability and direction for salmon welfare improvement. Goals that are ambitious enough to require genuine effort while achievable with available technology motivate sustained investment. Regular progress reporting against 2030 goals maintains momentum and identifies where additional effort is needed.

What You Can Do

Support certification schemes with 2030 welfare improvement timelines
Advocate for government welfare targets for salmon farming with enforcement mechanisms
Track and publicise progress against industry welfare commitments