Acadian Seaplants Limited™ Reaffirms Commitment to UN Global Compact with 2025 Communication on Progress

Dartmouth, NS, Canada – June 26, 2025 – Acadian Seaplants Limited is proud to announce the submission of its 2025 Communication on Progress (CoP), reaffirming its ongoing commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact). This annual report highlights Acadian’s progress in aligning its strategies and operations with the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact and contributing to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

“Our continued participation in the UN Global Compact reflects our core values and long-term commitment to sustainability,” says Nelson Gibson, CEO, Acadian Seaplants Limited. “By submitting our 2025 Communication on Progress, we reinforce our dedication to ethical leadership, environmental stewardship, and responsible innovation in the seaweed industry.”

As a committed participant in the UN Global Compact, Acadian Seaplants integrates sustainability across its global operations—from responsible marine resource management to its supplier code of conduct, which ensures high standards for labor, human rights, the environment, and anti-corruption practices throughout its value chain.

The 2025 CoP also showcases Acadian’s continued investment in science-based innovation, particularly in unlocking the potential of a variety of seaweed species to support the health and resilience of plants, animals, and people. Through sustainable seaweed solutions, the company contributes to stronger ecosystems, more responsible food systems, and improved well-being across industries and communities.

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About Acadian Seaplants Limited

Acadian Seaplants Limited is a fully integrated bio-tech manufacturer of premium seaweed products for plants, animals, and people. For over 40 years, they have demonstrated their commitment to science, sustainability, community and high-quality results for customers through their practices and approach to harvesting, managing, and cultivating marine resources. Their products are exported to over 80 countries around the world, delivering excellence in every product. For more information visit www.acadianseaplants.com.

About UN Global Compact

As a special initiative of the United Nations Secretary-General, the UN Global Compact is a call to companies worldwide to align their operations and strategies with Ten Principles in the areas of human rights, labour, environment and anti-corruption. Our ambition is to accelerate and scale the global collective impact of business by upholding the Ten Principles and delivering the Sustainable Development Goals through accountable companies and ecosystems that enable change. With more than 20,000 participating companies, 5 Regional Hubs, 61 Local Networks covering 66 countries and 15 Country Managers establishing Networks in 34 other countries, the UN Global Compact is the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative — one Global Compact uniting business for a better world. For more information, visit our website at unglobalcompact.org.

Media Contact:

Shannon Wentz
Global Director, Communications
Acadian
T: (1) 403-973-2716
E: swentz@acadian.ca