Indonesian Fisheries Company Wins Sustainable Seafood Product 2023 Award

Aruna, a seafood company that provides fresh and quality seafood, recently won a prestigious award from WWF-Indonesia & Seafood Savers in the category of “Sustainable Seafood Products 2023”. The award was presented by the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (KKP) in Jakarta (November 19).
The award ceremony coincided with National Fisheries Day 2023, which was themed “Fish for the Golden Generation”. Budi Sulistyo, Director General of Competitiveness of Marine and Fisheries Products, Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, expressed appreciation to Aruna for its commitment to improving fisheries in Indonesia.

Aruna believes that this award is a form of recognition and appreciation that further reinforces its contribution to the Indonesian fisheries industry. Aruna applies the ESG (Environment, Social & Governance) principle in its business practices to achieve a balance between planet, profit, and people.

By adopting the “from sea to table” concept, Aruna is able to guarantee the freshness and best quality of its fishermen’s products. This attracts the interest of buyers from the international market. In addition, Aruna also educates the Indonesian people to eat fish through the #RevolusiProtein campaign.

Utari Octavianty, Chief Sustainability Officer of Aruna, expressed her gratitude to KKP, WWF, and Seafood Saver for the award. Utari also reaffirmed Aruna’s commitment to continue serving seafood with the guarantee of the best quality.

“Our focus is how fishermen can be prosperous and we are committed to providing sustainable and quality seafood options. This commitment has made local fishermen’s products already gain a global/international market share. We will also continue to work alongside the government to develop this industry,” Utari said.

Aruna and Sustainability

Aruna is committed to running its business in a sustainable manner, both in terms of the environment, society, and governance. This commitment is realized through the implementation of ESG principles in its business practices.

From an environmental perspective, Aruna is committed to preserving marine resources. To this end, Aruna works with local fishermen to implement sustainable fishing practices. Aruna also supports marine conservation efforts, such as coral reef planting.

From a social perspective, Aruna is committed to improving the welfare of fishermen. To this end, Aruna provides fair prices to fishermen and helps them develop their businesses. Aruna also provides training to fishermen on sustainable fishing practices.

Aruna and the Future of Indonesian Fisheries

Aruna is one of the fishing companies that plays an important role in realizing sustainable fisheries in Indonesia. Aruna’s commitment to sustainability has had a positive impact on the environment, fishermen, and the Indonesian people.

Aruna has successfully improved the welfare of local fishermen. In addition, Aruna has also successfully raised awareness among Indonesians about the importance of consuming sustainable seafood.

Aruna is a good example for other fishing companies. By applying ESG principles, fishing companies can run their businesses in a sustainable manner and have a positive impact on society.