Bakkafrost Group achieves 100% ASC Certification
24.04.2026
Bakkafrost Group achieves 100% ASC Certification
Bakkafrost Group is proud to announce that the Company is now 100% ASC certified across its entire salmon farming operations in both Faroe Islands and Scotland.
Bakkafrost achieved full Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification in the Faroe Islands in 2020 following several years of dedicated and focused work. In Scotland, the Group is now reached the same standard, making an important milestone for the business and our long-term commitment to responsible aquaculture.
The ASC (Aquaculture Stewardship Council) certification is one of the most rigorous and globally recognised standards for environmental and social responsibility in aquaculture. For Bakkafrost achieving 100% ASC certification demonstrates the Group’s commitment to producing salmon with the highest standards of environmental care, responsible farming, fish welfare and social responsibility with full traceability across the value chain.
For customers and consumers, the certification provides independent assurance that salmon from Bakkafrost comes from operations that are independently audited against recognised standards for responsible farming. It strengthens trust in the company’s approach to sustainability, fish welfare, transparency across our operations.
Reaching 100% ASC certification across the Group is an important milestone and reflects our continued commitment to responsible salmon farming, high standards, and continuous improvement across all our operations.
It strengthens trust in the company’s approach to sustainability, biosecurity, transparency, and continuous improvement.
Anna Johansen, Group QESH Director at Bakkafrost, says:
“Reaching 100% ASC certification across the Group is a significant milestone for Bakkafrost. It reflects the hard work of our teams and our commitment to responsible salmon farming, high standards, and continuous improvement in everything we do.”
Bakkafrost Group will continue to prioritise responsible growth, innovation, and leadership in sustainability as the business develops its operations in both regions.