Our commitments
We place people, the environment, and animal welfare at the heart of sustainable, responsible, and future-oriented aquaculture.
A forward-looking group
Groupe Aqualande is the European leader in trout farming, aquaculture selection in freshwater and marine environments, and smoked trout production. With more than 40 years of experience, the company now embodies a global reference in responsible and innovative aquaculture.
People, the environment, and fish are the priorities at the heart of our CSR strategy: from the very beginning, there has been a shared commitment to respect and uphold core values in farming, namely:
- Preserve a family-run and human-scale aquaculture, rooted in its territory and in perfect harmony with the natural environment.
- Act to preserve water quality and aquatic environments in order to ensure the safety of the natural environment and guarantee our fish the best living conditions.
- Ensure the economic performance of our operations through a continuous policy of innovative investments in production.
- Develop values of solidarity, responsibility, trust, and excellence, by placing thepeople at the center of our projects to foster employee engagement.
In 2024, we renewed our Engagé RSE label (AFAQ 26000 model) at the Exemplary level (761 out of 1,000).
Our “BEES” managerial charter includes 4 values to guarantee our commitments and deploy our vision: Benevolence, Commitment, Exemplarity, and Solidarity.
A lasting commitment at the heart of our DNA
Groupe Aqualande places people, the environment, and fish at the center of all its actions. For more than 40 years, we have been developing responsible, innovative aquaculture rooted in our territories. Our exemplary CSR approach guides our decisions to preserve natural resources and ensure animal welfare. Every day, we work toward a sustainable, high-performing aquaculture sector that respects its ecosystem.
People, the Environment, and Fish: the three pillars of our sustainable commitment
People
- Together for a better quality of working life.
- Together to promote diversity and help our employees grow.
- Together to enhance the attractiveness of our professions.
- Together for the local development of our territories.
We believe that sustainable aquaculture is built first and foremost on fulfilled, trained, and united teams.
Environment
- Proactive in preserving water.
- Proactive in reducing our carbon footprint.
- Proactive in optimizing our energy consumption.
- Proactive in protecting biodiversity.
Our environmental actions are at the heart of our corporate social responsibility, in order to preserve natural resources and aquatic ecosystems.
Fish
- Committed to sustainable aquaculture feed.
- Committed to animal welfare.
- Committed to the highest sanitary quality and safety of our products.
- Committed to sustainable innovation.
Our trout benefit from careful monitoring throughout their life cycle, ensuring health, welfare, and performance.
Men and women at the heart of our project
Because women and men are the strength of Groupe Aqualande, we have always pursued a human resources policy focused on the quality of working life of our employees.
To raise our fish and give them all the attention they need, we rely on motivated and united teams:
- Build partnerships with training centers and train interns and apprentices within our facilities to introduce them to our professions.
- Provide regular training for our employees (CACES, IT, MSA prevention, first aid at work, etc.).
- Reduce job strain through mechanization and workplace adaptation.
- Offer numerous career pathways and development opportunities within the group.
The objective is clear: to develop skills, enhance career paths, and build an aquaculture sector that creates sustainable, skilled jobs.
Cultivating exemplary aquaculture means preserving water, respecting living beings, and sustainably preparing the future of our territories.
A preserved environment for all
Groupe Aqualande has been committed to sustainable and responsible aquaculture since its origins. to address major environmental and climate challenges. Our group is proactive in reducing its carbon footprint through the implementation of a carbon neutrality action plan.
The quality of our water is decisive for healthy fish and for the viability of our eggs.
We pay particular attention to our biotopes and to biodiversity, which are essential for maintaining good water quality over time and preserving living rivers.
This involves rigorous management of our fish farms in terms of stocks, water flows, and practices.
We continuously monitor our environmental impact and are committed to collective initiatives AgriConfiance and AQUAREA (in partnership with GDSAA).
Our practices comply with precise specifications. We are certified Global GAP and Organic Farming.
Our responsibility is to measure our impacts and prioritize our levers for action and implement innovative solutions to evolve our organizations and combat climate change.
We are involved with our regional partners:
Various stakeholders in our watersheds (basin committees, river associations, local residents, and municipalities, etc.).
Administrators of the Aquitaine Aquaculture Health Defense Group.
Founding member of theAgropôle Agrolandes.
These local partnerships illustrate our strong territorial roots and our commitment to actively contributing to the preservation of regional aquatic environments.
Projet cofinancé par l’union Européenne
An ambitious and sustainable aquaculture sector
Innovation is at the heart of our DNA.
Committed to sustainable aquaculture feed!
Even though our trout are champions in feed conversion, we are aware of the carbon impact of certain raw materials as well as the environmental impact of our fish’s metabolism. Our R&D aims to use the most suitable feeds and reduce the environmental impacts of fish farming production.
Our trout are subject to continuous monitoring, from the egg to the adult fish weighing several kilograms, with a focus on improving selection and zootechnics. Particular attention is paid to sanitary quality and to the stress management to ensure fish welfare and health throughout their entire life.
The welfare of our fish is at the very heart of the fish farmer’s profession.
Our ambition is to continuously improve the welfare of our trout, through a logic of ongoing innovation and respect for animal welfare.
Find our latest Groupe Aqualande CSR report on https://groupeaqualande.com.
This report details our concrete commitments in terms of responsible aquaculture, sustainability, and territorial development.
FAQ
1. What are the values of Groupe Aqualande?
Our “BEES” managerial charter includes four values to guarantee our commitments and implement our vision: Benevolence, Commitment, Exemplarity, and Solidarity.
These values guide each of our actions and strengthen cohesion within the group.
2. Why trust us?
An experienced market leader for over 40 years, a pioneer in genetics and also a producer — who better than us to meet your needs?
Our recognized expertise and full control of the value chain make Aqualande a trusted partner for high-performing and sustainable aquaculture.
3. Is Aqualande Origins a committed company?
Our environmental commitment in fish farming has been firmly rooted for many years. CSR is at the heart of our priorities.
In 2024, we renewed our Engagé RSE label (AFAQ 26000 model) at the Exemplary level (761 out of 1,000).
This level of certification attests to our exemplary commitment to social and environmental responsibility in the aquaculture sector.
4. How do we act for the environment?
We maintain a sustainable, family-run and human-scale aquaculture; we act to preserve water quality; we ensure the economic performance of our facilities; and we develop values of solidarity, responsibility, trust, and excellence to foster employee engagement.
These concrete actions reflect our commitment to reconciling economic performance with respect for the planet.
5. Why collaborate with us?
Beyond the quality of our eggs, Aqualande Origins is a deeply ethical and human company, respectful of people and the environment, and always committed to animal welfare, promoting responsible production.
Working with Aqualande means committing alongside a major player in sustainable, innovative, and future-oriented fish farming.