SOCIAL SUSTAINABILITYIN THE SEAFOOD PROCESSING INDUSTRY - FENIP MOROCCO

About the Federation Moroccan Federation of Seafood Processing and Valorization Industries

Organization

• The efforts of the Federation are intended to reinforce

competitiveness of Moroccan products. FENIP research and

projects are aimed at raising standards, improving efficiency

and ensuring that seafood industry develops in a viable way.

It has as essential objectives:

-To represent and defend the professional interests of its members.

-To study measurements suitable to develop industries of seafood processing and to

improve conditions of production, distribution and sale of the products.

-To provide assistance to its members in promoting and developing their activities.

Seafood processing industries group Seven branches of activity; five of which

are represented by professional associations:

-Canned-fish industry represented by UNICOP

-Semi-preserved fish industry represented by AMASCOP

-Freezing and elaboration of Seafood represented by FIPROMER

-Conditioning of fresh seafood represented by APROMER

-Fishmeal and fish oil industry represented by ANAFAP

-Processing of seaweeds industry (AGAR AGAR)

-National Union Of Moroccan AQUACULTURES’ (UNAM)

The Federation of seafood processing and valorization industries (FENIP) is a professional organization

created on the 21st of November 1996.

Social sustainability ‘individuals at the heart of priorities’

Social sustainability places the individual at theheart of its priorities and is the individuals thatbuild the success of companies. When workersoperate in an appropriate environment byvaluing and training them, they will greatlyincrease the productivity of the plant. A sociallyresponsible work environment promotesinnovation and reduces absence from work.

In general, through the evolution of workers ina healthy environment, they will become bettercitizens for their country and contribute moreeffectively to the growth of society.

Morocco, a National concern for Social Sustainability

In accordance with the Royal Guidelines, the Moroccangovernment is undertaking numerous socialsustainability initiatives aimed at promoting inclusiveand sustainable economic growth that ensuresproductive employment and decent work for all.

Access to education services, health services, drinkingwater and rural roads Energy has improvedconsiderably, contributing to the improvement ofhuman capital and living conditions. In 2014, Moroccointroduced an unemployment insurance scheme forprivate sector employees and apprentices in theindustrial, commercial and agricultural sectors, and forcertain categories of employees in the fishing sector.

Moroccan Development Policy ‘Acts Responsible, Thinks Sustainable’

The Country has establisheditself as one of the leadingAfrican nations forenvironmental protection andeco-friendly policies with high-profile projects that also attractlarge foreign capital fromEurope, the USA and China.

Morocco has launched a sustainabledevelopment policy that is part of along-term environmental strategycharacterized by the protection ofnatural resources and ecosystems, thepermanent state control of theenvironment at regional level and theoperational planning aimed atimproving the living environment ofcitizens.

Moroccan Fisheries Sector: SUSTAINING EXCEPTIONAL RESOURCES !

The sustainability of fisheries resources has become the main axis of the

development strategy of the sea fishing sector in Morocco named

HALIEUTIS aiming to ensure the protection and sustainabilty of the species

for future generations.

The management of this sector in Morocco is based on three main axes:

- efficient scientific research

- effective management plans

- control of continuous fishing activities

‘An Engaged Approach for sustainability initiatives’

• Within the framework of the HALIEUTIS strategy several development

plans were elaborated ensuring that 90% of the resources were sustainably

managed.

• These plans are supported and based on biological, environmental,

technical and socio-economic knowledge. The institution of these plans

has many objectives particularly the conservation of resources, the

increasing added value and sustainability of the activity.

• As a result, the management of the fisheries contributed to social

promotion, improving knowledge and adapting the fishing effort to the

stock status.

A responsible and competitive fishing

Morocco incorporates the ecosystem approach in its fisheries management strategy to protect and restore marine biodiversity and promote sustainable fishing practice.

Regarding the modernization of fishing fleet and responsible fishing techniques, Halieutis promotes in priority:

Fishing crew safety

Decent living conditions on-board fishing vessels

Product quality and safety

Banning certain fishing gears

Use of proper gears and reduction of by-catch and discards

Protection of marine biodiversity and eco-systems

The fisheries management plans have integrated:

the creation and management of Marine Protected Areas

The construction of artificial reefs, both on the Mediterranean (Sidi Hssain, Cala Iris, Martil Bay) and Atlantic facades (Souiria Kdima, Agadir Bay), with a focus on artisanal fisheries

The current initiatives within our Federation

Many member companies and associations of the FENIP take good initiatives as part ofcorporate social sustainability by improving the environment of the workers :

• Social insurance for workers

• Companies offer accommodation for their workers since many of them come fromother cities and neighbourhoods

• They transport to and from the factory

• They offer numerous trainings as well as functional literacy courses

• They have childcare facilities available to facilitate the integration of women

• Some companies have even created associations that work to defend and protectthe well-being of workers, especially women.

• Many companies have obtained prestigious private certifications that attest(through sometimes very high marks A +) that these companies are at the level ofthe best international social practices.

In addition, our federation, member associations in partnership with the Department ofMaritime Fisheries are engaged in a project to improve the Sardina Pilchardus fisherywhose objectives are oriented towards the sustainable use of these resources and theculmination of MSC certification.

On the other hand, our federation in partnership with the Moroccan Agency for thePromotion of Small and Medium Enterprises organized a vast training and awarenessprogram on operational excellence that highlights the importance of social sustainability.

Perspective: The Moroccan fishing industry on the possible outcomes of the

Sustainable Developing Objectives from the UN for 2030

The Moroccan Seafood industry is implementing its development strategy that

gives social sustainability a place of choice. The fishing industry contributes to

food security and increased protein and omega-3 consumption in many parts of

the world by offering quality products that respect international best practices.

In addition, over 75% of the seafood industry employees are women. Work in

seafood processing plants contributes to empowering women workers and

improving their economic and social conditions.

With the results that could be achieved through the UN's 2030 Sustainable

Development Goals, this industry aims to achieve improved and facilitated

access to incentives for socially sustainable production.

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