02 Mar 2021 --- Improving ocean diversity and reducing the seafood industry’s carbon emissions are at the heart of two major programs run by Cargill and Tesco, who are each spearheading initiatives to turn the tide of unsustainable aquaculture and depleted ocean stocks. Among its targets, Cargill’s new SeaFurther program has set a path to cut emissions from salmon farming by 30 percent. It further aims to save two billion kilograms of CO2 by 2030, while saving energy on the high seas through decarbonizing its global bulk shipping. Meanwhile, Tesco is striving to reach 100 percent Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified tuna by 2025. This is part of the retailer’s roadmap to transition to ecosystem-based fisheries management by 2030.The roadmaps to improve marine biodiversity come as global fish consumption peaks driven by consumers tapping into the health benefits of seafood.Cargill’s SeaFurther initiative is part of the company’s overall carbon commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent per metric ton of food by 2030. Marine biodiversity continues to be at risk from overfishing, with 94 percent of all fish stocks either overfished or at a maximum sustainable level.