THE HIGHEST SUSTAINABLE STANDARDS
JFK has been run by local families for generations.
The JFK practice is centered around responsible fisheries and consider it a collaborative effort throughout the company from both management and employees. The company’s purpose is to work in harmony with the environment, promote sustainable utilization of the fish stocks. Specifically, this is operationalized by achieving the highest standards of certifications from not only MSC but also BRC and RFVS. The company ensures that the marine ecosystem is delivered in an equal or better condition for future generations.
FOCUS AREAS
FK focuses on four areas of environmental responsibility: stocks, transparency, CO2 reduction, and prevention. JFK only fishes in regulated stocks as specified by the Faroese government, and has an open record of where its ships have sailed and how much catch is in their hulls at any time. The company is also in the constant process of replacing heavy equipment with lighter models, reducing energy use and CO2 emissions. To prevent damage to ocean ecosystems, JFK has replaced its bottom-dragging trawls with new rolling models, and is mindful to have appropriately large trawl mesh and sieves so that immature fish do not come aboard.
Sustainable Faroese haddock is back
The way we have helped increase the Haddock stock is a great example of our commitment to sustainability. And the haddock is now more abundant that within the last decade.
Commitment to the local community
Being one of the largest suppliers of fish in the Faroe Islands, we have an obligation to future generations. Not just by protecting the nature and fish stock, but also to the local community. To make sure our employees and their families can manage through tough times and to support the local sports life and culture.
Certifications
At JFK we always ensure to have more than the mandatory certifications in place. For example our haddocs is not only MSC certified but we also have BRC and RFVS certifications ensuring that we live up to the highest possible standards when it comes to sustainability.
Certifications
At JFK we always ensure to have more than the mandatory certifications in place. For example our haddocs is not only MSC certified but we also have BRC and RFVS certifications ensuring that we live up to the highest possible standards when it comes to sustainability.