Fisheries play a significant role in feeding our planet. Never before has responsible and sustainable fishing been so important for ensuring the well-being of people and the environment. Increasing demand for protein is putting pressure on fish stocks, while poorly managed aquaculture has a negative impact on the environment.

As fish is an important element of the companys business, METRO Cash & Carry takes responsibility at various stages of the value chain. METRO Cash & Carry develops measures to promote responsible fishing in accordance with the customers needs, nature and people working in the seafood industry.

METRO Cash & Carry aims to improve its sustainable fish assortment by consistently requiring transparency and continuously optimizing the environmental and social aspects of fishing.

METRO Cash & Carry has identified its twelve major fish and seafood species. 80% of these species will be sourced from certified providers by 2020 according to one of the following certification standards:

- ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council)
- European Organic Certification
- FOS (Friend of the Sea)
- GAA BAP (Global Aquaculture Alliance Best Aquaculture Practices)
- GLOBALG.A.P.
- MSC (Marine Stewardship Council)

or according to another certification standard that has been recognized by the Global Sustainable Seafood Initiative (GSSI).