Seafood firm first in Ireland and Britain to win carbon trust standard

KENMARE-BASED Kush Shellfish is the first seafood business in Ireland or Britain to win the carbon trust standard, an award which recognises a company’s efforts to monitor and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Kush Shellfish has recorded a 22.8% reduction in its overall carbon footprint, independently assessed by Carbon Tracking in Co Clare. The new certification covers three key areas: carbon footprint measurement, carbon management and carbon reduction performance.

Kush holds EU-approved organic status and Naturland and Bio Suisse certs, among other credits. It recently launched its new Organic Rope Mussels brand in shops across Ireland.