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The Scottish salmon farming industry is to embark on the first-ever industry-wide assessment of the sector's sustainability. Entitled 'sustainability in Scottish salmon aquaculture: key components and drivers', independent experts from the fields of the environment, energy, economic and social impact, and aquaculture are to identify challenges facing the industry and recommend solutions to enhance the sector's performance. Commissioned by the industry's trade body Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation (SSPO), in partnership with the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), the study will cover waste generated within the production cycle, energy utilisation, carbon emissions and the socio-economic benefits of the industry. An Aquaculture Sustainability Working Group is to be established to assist the development of the study, comprising representatives from regulatory bodies, environmental NGO's, enterprise agencies and industry. To view the media release in full, click here. For further information, contact Ken Hughes, Scottish Salmon Producers' Organisation, 01738 587006. more news articles...
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