Aquaculture feed giant BioMar's ambitious sustainability strategy includes a multi-front attack on reducing emissions, advancing technology and finding alternatives to fishmeal rich in omega-3.

BioMar CEO Carlos Diaz told IntraFish the plans stem from the group recognizing that addressing climate concerns are an urgent need, and one that makes economic sense as well.

In June, the company rolled out its “2030 Ambitions,” setting targets for meeting the goals of the Paris Agreement on climate change.

Among the specific targets was BioMar's plan to reduce its carbon footprint by one-third by 2030, to use “circular and restorative” raw materials in 50 percent of its feed, reduce emissions 4.2