Red Lobster, a US-based seafood restaurant brand present in 12 countries including Japan, China, Malaysia and the Philippines, has entered into a partnership with Ocean Conservancy, an ocean conservation non-profit group, to support the protection and preservation of the world's oceans.
The partnership highlights two programmes: The Global Ghost Gear Initiative, which focuses on driving solutions to the problem of lost and abandoned fishing gear, and the Trash Free Seas Alliance, which unites leaders to mitigate plastic waste entering the oceans.
"Our partnership with Ocean Conservancy, and our support for the Global Ghost Gear Initiativeand Trash Free Seas Alliance, are important extensions of our unwavering commitment to seafood with standards,” says Kim Lopdrup, CEO, Red Lobster.
Lopdrup adds that it’s important that the company continues “to do the right thing for our oceans, for our business and for our guests so there is seafood to enjoy for generations.”
"We've been dedicated to seafood sustainability since opening our doors in 1968, and we plan to continue using our leadership position and resources to drive change,” he explains.
As one of the largest restaurant purchasers of seafood in the world, Red Lobster says it will strongly encourage its suppliers to support projects that reduce, remove and recycle the more than 640,000 tons of fishing gear (known as "Ghost Gear") lost or abandoned in oceans each year. In addition, the company, which was the first large casual dining restaurant company to make a commitment to eliminate plastic straws from its restaurants, will continue to evaluate the use of single use plastics and seek alternatives. Red Lobster will also help educate consumers about the impact single-use plastics can have on the oceans and marine life and encourage eco-friendly choices.
"We're excited to partner with Red Lobster to advance our mission to tackle the negative impacts of ghost gear and plastic pollution in our ocean today," said Janis Searles Jones, CEO, Ocean Conservancy. "A healthy ocean requires action from companies, individuals and governments, so we must use our collective impact to fight for conservation efforts and use smart science, effective policies and engaged partners to make a difference."
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