GC Rieber VivoMega earns Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) certification
GC Reiber VivoMega has announced that the company attained Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) certification.
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GC Reiber VivoMega (Kristiansund, Norway) has announced that the company attained Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit (SMETA) certification. The company explains that the certification solidifies its commitment to sustainability, the promotion of responsible sourcing, reduction of environmental impacts, and the improvement of labor conditions. The certification also supports several United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.
“We are thrilled to have achieved SMETA certification,” says Snorre Glaerum Strand, CEO at GC Rieber VivoMega, in a press release. “This milestone reinforces our ongoing commitment to sustainability and responsible practices.”
The company also points out that by undergoing rigorous audits and assessments of its supply chain, the certification demonstrates its commitment to transparency and promotes more effective collaboration with its customers.
"By aligning our practices with SMETA's sustainability objectives, we can build stronger partnerships based on shared values. We can work together to develop innovative solutions and drive positive change within the omega-3 industry," explains Strand.
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