Founded in 1995 as a partnership between Canadian-based Clearwater Seafoods and Mr. Eduardo S. González-Lemmi, Glaciar Pesquera is an Argentine fishing company dedicated exclusively to the Patagonian scallop.
Headquartered in Mar del Plata, the company has 170 full-time employees and operates two state-of-the-art factory vessels for harvesting and processing scallops, as well as a land-based plant and cold storage facility in Ushuaia.
In 2006, the Patagonian scallop became the first scallop fishery in the world to receive the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification, the fishing industry’s gold standard for independent third-party certifications of sustainable fisheries. Glaciar Pesquera has also received several recognitions for its commitment to social responsibility in improving and benefitting the communities in which it operates.
Clearwater Seafoods
Founded in 1976 in Halifax, Canada, Clearwater Seafoods is currently one of the largest vertically-integrated seafood companies in North America, with over 2,100 employees in offices, plants and vessels. Focused on sustainability, as well as research and development, the company holds fishing licenses and quotas, operates its own modern vessel fleet and processing plants, while also delivering its products to its customers worldwide. Clearwater Seafoods is recognized globally for its superior quality, food safety and diversity of premium sustainably wild-caught seafood, including scallops, lobster, langoustine, clams, coldwater shrimp, whelk and crabs.
The Argentine partner
Eduardo Santiago González-Lemmi is an Argentine fishing entrepreneur, first entering the industry in 1972. With a longstanding career and decades of experience, González-Lemmi is well regarded and recognized as a business referent within the Argentine fishing industry. Alongside the National Institute for Fisheries Research and Development (INIDEP) and the Federal Fisheries Council (Consejo Federal Pesquero), González-Lemmi was able to grow worldwide recognition of the sustainability of the Patagonian scallop fishery, after it obtained MSC certification in 2006.
- In 2008, together with other representatives of MSC-certified fisheries, he participated in the foundation of the Association of Sustainable Fisheries, which defends the interests of the sector.
- In 2012, he was elected onto the 20 global-member MSC Stakeholder Advisory Board.
Vision
To become the leading seafood company that harvests and processes the world´s finest scallops, consistently pursuing excellence in our processes and the promotion and growth of each member of our organization.
Mission
Committed to the sustainable harvest and processing of wild Patagonian scallops, we promote the development of our personnel, based on utmost mutual respect and environmental protection.
Purpose
The sea is our source of life, we take care of the present and the future. We operate with environmental and social commitment, safeguarding the ocean and the communities where we conduct our activities.
Our values
Teamwork
We recognize the importance of individual contribution towards the company’s success. That is why we encourage our employees to work as a team. Teamwork enhances our competitiveness and creates a better work environment.
Mutual respect
We understand that each employee has a specific role in the company’s success. We value and respect each other, regardless of our position within the company.
Integrity and honesty
We rely on the performance of our staff. Therefore, we expect each one of us to behave with integrity and honesty.
Quality of our work
We constantly aspire to improve the quality and efficiency of our work. In this way, we can achieve the company’s objectives and meet the needs of our customers more effectively.
Commitment
We believe that commitment is the foundation for building lasting relationships, among our employees, our clients and our organization.
Customer service
We acknowledge that customers are essential to our success, and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships by providing them with a high-quality product.
Continuous improvement
We encourage creativity and new ideas to improve efficiency and work processes as well as the company’s performance.
Attitude
We have a can-do attitude; we are always ready to help others when needed.
We expect our staff and directors, regardless of their area of activity or level of responsibility, to act in a way that upholds the reputation of honesty, integrity and the faithful fulfillment of the company’s commitments and obligations. To that end, every employee has signed up and receives regular training on our Code of Business Conduct.
Glaciar Pesquera's Code of Business Conduct is based on Seven Ethical Principles:
- Compliance with the law
- Commitment to human and labor rights
- Non-discrimination and equal opportunities
- Safety, health, and well-being at work
- Sustainable fishing and marine ecosystems
- Social responsibility
- Food safety
