Acadian Seaplants Limited™ Reaffirms Commitment to UN Global Compact with 2026 Communication on Progress
Dartmouth, NS, Canada – May 8, 2026 – Acadian Seaplants Limited is proud to announce the submission of its 2026 Communication on Progress (CoP), reaffirming the company’s continued commitment to the United Nations Global Compact (UN Global Compact) and its Ten Principles focused on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
The annual Communication on Progress highlights Acadian’s ongoing efforts to integrate sustainability, ethical business practices, and responsible innovation across its global operations while supporting the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
“Our participation in the UN Global Compact reflects who we are as a company and the values that guide our business,” says Nelson Gibson, CEO, Acadian Seaplants Limited. “Through our 2026 Communication on Progress, we continue to demonstrate our commitment to sustainability, responsible growth, and science-based innovation that supports the health and resilience of plants, animals, people, and the ecosystems we depend on.”
As a participant in the UN Global Compact, Acadian Seaplants continues to embed sustainability throughout its operations; from responsible marine resource management and science-based harvesting practices to ethical sourcing standards and supplier expectations that reinforce labour, human rights, environmental stewardship, and anti-corruption principles across its value chain.
This year’s Communication on Progress also reflects Acadian’s continued investment in sustainability strategy and accountability, including the release of the company’s first Sustainability Report and the completion of its EcoVadis sustainability assessment submission. These milestones support Acadian’s long-term commitment to transparency, continuous improvement, and creating measurable impact across its global business.
Through ongoing innovation and research, Acadian Seaplants continues to unlock the potential of seaweed to deliver sustainable solutions that strengthen agricultural resilience, support animal wellness, and contribute to human health and nutrition. By combining nature-based solutions with scientific expertise, the company is helping build more resilient food systems and healthier ecosystems for future generations.
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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 45 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 Seaplants
T: (1) 403-973-2716
E: swentz@acadian.ca