Sustainability
Sustainable fisheries are essential to preserving marine ecosystems, reducing our environmental footprint and ensuring a viable industry for the future. Traditional bottom trawling has long been an effective but controversial method, with major consequences for the seabed, ecosystems and climate. Trawl Tech UB has developed an innovative solution that eliminates bottom contact, thereby solving a number of environmental challenges associated with conventional trawling.
Using Trawl Tech UB's solution, a pelagic trawl is used that does not have bottom contact, which solves a number of environmental problems. This protects marine ecosystems by removing damage to the seabed and preserving important habitats. At the same time, it removes CO₂ emissions from the seabed. The trawl encounters less resistance in the water because it does not have contact with the seabed, which also reduces fuel consumption by as much as 20% . This provides a saving of 20,000-40,000 NOK per day . In addition, the need for the trawl mat, a plastic mat under the trawl that protects the trawl from wear and tear, which reduces microplastic emissions and contributes to a cleaner marine environment. This makes Trawl Tech UB's method the only sustainable alternative to bottom trawling on the market.
Triple bottom line
Social - Our user-friendly solution makes sustainable fishing easy, ensures environmentally friendly fishing and reduces emissions and environmental impact, contributing to a better future for both the fishing industry and future generations.
Environment - Our solution eliminates CO₂ and microplastic emissions from trawling, preserves the seabed ecosystem, reduces fuel consumption and environmental impact.
Economy - Our solution reduces fuel costs, which lowers operating expenses for fishermen.
The company develops technology that minimizes the environmental impact of bottom trawling. Our solution promotes sustainable fishing and protects biodiversity by reducing unnecessary resource use and damage to marine ecosystems. If we can reduce the use of bottom trawling by 5%, we will save 764,000 km² . This helps make a big difference in target 12.2.
By developing a trawling method that reduces environmental impacts and ensures responsible operation in the fishing industry, Trawl Tech supports UB target 12.6. The technology can be used to improve industry standards and reduce negative impacts on nature.
Our goal is for our solution to replace bottom trawling. If we achieve the goal of a ban, Norway will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and thereby achieve the climate goals we have committed to by 2030. This generally contributes to the UN's Sustainable Development Goal 13, to take immediate action to combat climate change and its impacts.
By reducing the impact of trawling on marine habitats, Trawl Tech UB contributes to achieving target 14.1 to conserve and protect marine ecosystems. Our trawling method eliminates the need for trawl mats, thereby preventing microplastic emissions.
Target 14.3 is supported by Trawl Tech UB by eliminating harmful fishing methods. Through the use of pelagic trawling, both environmental impact and fuel consumption are reduced by 20%, which reduces ocean acidification.
When we improve pelagic trawling, we avoid damage to the seabed. This is in line with target 14.4, which is about reducing destructive fishing methods. Trawl Tech UB contributes to this goal by developing technology for sustainable fishing.
Trawl Tech UB supports target 14.b by developing responsible technology that promotes sustainable fishing. Through collaboration with research communities and experts, we ensure that our solutions are in line with international guidelines for the protection of marine resources.