Satlink has been selected as a finalist in the 2024 World Sustainability Awards in the Communications category, and is up against companies from across international sectors, including fellow Spanish company Naturgy, DBS Bank, Eastman, and Grupo Ageas Portugal.
The awards will be presented in Amsterdam this coming October and are organised by Sustainability Leaders, the global organisation of sustainability executives and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria implementers, to collaborate and accelerate various initiatives in these areas. By shortlisting Satlink, the jury has recognised the company’s communications efforts in promoting responsible and sustainable fisheries management, highlighting industry’s good practices, and raising awareness on the importance of ocean knowledge and marine conservation.
‘We develop technology for better management of oceans and fisheries, and we have the privilege of working with all stakeholders,’ said Satlink’s Head of Sustainability Kathryn Gavira.
‘It’s gratifying to see how communication allows us to amplify the message and reach all audiences through different channels, highlighting the industry’s best practices, forging alliances, and fostering dialogue in the maritime-fishing sector by involving all parties.’
The jury’s opinion is that Satlink’s efforts have achieved a triple objective, of raising awareness on the need to ensure the long-term sustainability of fisheries, fostering dialogue across the maritime sector by involving all stakeholders, and highlighting the good practices of fishing fleets that are not only committed to responsible fishing, but also care for the oceans, their resources and the people working in them.
The jury also noted that Satlink’s efforts help combat misinformation and fake news about the fishing industry, and that the company’s holistic approach to communications is allowing them to reach all stakeholders across the board, encouraging tangible changes and promoting the adoption of technology as a key tool to ensure the sustainability of fisheries and marine resources.
The company created its Science and Sustainability department in 2017, aiming to increase the knowledge of the oceans and thus help address challenges such as illegal fishing, marine pollution, and climate change.
