Sustainability
Sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth, better lives and healthy ocean ecosystems.
Blue economy
For Yumbah the Blue Economy means globally competitive, sustainable offshore and inshore aquaculture, in concert with mariculture and renewable energy. Australia boasts an over-abundance of natural advantage in each of these industries, but lacks planning and management frameworks that support investment, innovation and scale. Unlocking these Blue Advantages will benefit communities, environment and business.
Australia would farm more marine species at greater volumes and economic value if site selection were possible under a planning system all stakeholders trusted and valued. That’s an argument for Marine Spatial Planning, which provides an integrated social, economic and environmental framework to reduce risk and increase confidence.
Marine Spatial Planning identifies and establishes agreement on locations for specific types of development, with sites pre-screened for critical success factors that support growth and provide investment certainty for all Blue Economy ventures. Australia’s population crowds its eastern seaboard, and conflict over uses and values is endemic.
Marine Spatial Planning identifies parameters for best use of specific areas, reducing conflict and the uncertainty that constrains not just sustainable aquaculture, but all potential best uses, from preservation to commercial utilisation.
At Yumbah, we’re intent on making Blue Promises that help build Australia’s Blue Economy.
When we say we make Blue Promises, they’re based on assessing the Blue Advantages of coastal sites best-suited for sustainable production of premium shellfish, factoring Environment, Social and Governance responsibilities.
Sustainable operations
Vertical integration ensures quality control from feedstock to distribution and supply.
Harnessing renewables
Powering our operations with renewable energy systems embedded at farms and work sites.
Continuous improvement
Always on R&D through scientific, technical and social collaboration.
Sustainable development
Ongoing advocacy for marine spatial planning for best possible use of contested coastlines.
Working with nature
Mimicking natural and coastal tidal systems for ecosystem sustainability.
Managed breeding cycles
Reducing reliance upon wild fisheries by sophisticated sustainable farming systems.
Water quality
Water quality is secured through filter feeding shellfish and water management supporting sustainable ecosystems.
Aquaculture Stewardship Council
Aquaculture Stewardship Council and Best Aquaculture Practices certification provides a framework to measure compliance.
Environmental, Social
and Governance
Yumbah’s Environment, Social and Governance practices recognise we work in places of great natural value where ocean meets land; places of cultural and social significance; and with regulation that demands responsibility, transparency and accountability.
We believe what is good for society and the environment, will also be good for business.
Farming for future generations, with respect and care for the natural environments where we operate.
Recognising the social significance of the places we work, building long-term relationships with community and stakeholders.
Ensuring the highest standards of responsibility, accountability and transparency throughout our supply chain.