2026 Annual Member Survey Welcome!Thanks for responding to the Alliance Annual Member Survey. It’s designed to be completed individually, so there is no need to coordinate your response with others from your team. If you are your organization’s Alliance point person, there is an additional section you’ll be prompted to complete on behalf of your organization. All survey data will be kept confidential, and findings will only ever be shared in aggregate. The deadline to submit your survey is August 21.About youName(Required)Email(Required)Organization/Company(Required)What city are you based in?(Required)What country are you based in?(Required)What is your primary, or first, language?(Required)What is the language you use most for work?(Required)How many years have you been working in the responsible seafood movement?(Required)Less than one year1-5 years5-10 years10-15 yearsMore than 15 yearsAbout your workWhich of the following best describes the sector in which you work?(Required)Non-governmental organization or nonprofitIndustry organization or businessIndependent consultingAcademic or researchPre-competitive platformPlease indicate your role at your organization/company.(Required)Head of OrganizationSenior Staff/ManagerFull-Time StaffPart-Time StaffWhat region does your work primarily focus on?(Required)GlobalAfricaAsiaEuropeNorth America (USA, Canada)OceaniaSouth & Latin America (including Mexico and the Carribbean)Have you or your organization collaborated with any other Alliance member organizations over the past year (e.g., on a project, speaking panel, etc.)? If so, how many instances of partnership or collaboration have occurred this year?(Required)01-55-1010-15Over 15What is your go-to source for identifying challenges and opportunities as well as lessons learned in the sector?(Required) Other Alliance members Conferences NGOs Industry partners Government Trade media Social media About your experience as a member of the AllianceFor how many years have you been a member of the Alliance?(Required)Do you feel a sense of belonging as a member of the Alliance?(Required)YesNoSomewhatDo you feel the programmatic offerings of the Alliance are accessible to you?(Required)YesNoSomewhatDo you feel the programmatic offerings of the Alliance help you to achieve more impact in your work?(Required)YesNoSomewhatHow much more informed and educated about emerging or critical seafood issues and collaboration opportunities are you because you are a part of the Alliance?(Required)Not More InformedSomewhat More InformedMore InformedMuch More InformedHave you learned a new skill or accessed a new resource that has helped you with your work as a result of being a part of the Alliance?(Required)YesNoSomewhatHow many new professional connections have you made as a result of being a member of the Alliance?(Required)01-55-1010-15Over 15What was the most impactful Alliance event you attended this year, and why?(Required)Do you have access to useful information through your membership in the Alliance?(Required)YesNoSomewhatHow satisfied are you with the value you’re receiving from being a member of the Alliance?(Required)Not SatisfiedSomewhat SatisfiedSatisfiedVery SatisfiedWhat is the current primary benefit to you, personally or professionally, in your Alliance membership? (choose one)(Required)Keeping up on movement developmentsCapacity building opportunitiesA north star for the movementLeadership opportunitiesAccess to Alliance eventsConnecting with potential project collaboratorsAccess to resources I need for my jobWhat do you suggest could be improved about the Alliance that would make it more valuable to you?(Required)Are you your organization's point person for the Alliance?(Required)YesNoEvery Alliance member organization has a point person. This individual serves as the main point of contact for important communications pertaining the organization’s membership. If you are unsure who your organization’s point person is, please email laura@solutionsforseafood.org. Thank you!Our shared progressThe Global Hub is working toward a shared goal: by 2030, at least 75% of global commercial seafood production will be environmentally responsible or making verifiable improvements, with safeguards in place to ensure social responsibility. The following questions will help us measure our collective progress toward that goal. We have designed it to be a minimal reporting burden on members while gathering the information needed to assess our shared impact. If you have suggestions for improving the survey or our methodology, we welcome your feedback. Before You Continue(Required) I understand– Only the organization point person is to complete the follow questions. – You will automatically be directed to questions based on your organization type. – Estimates are acceptable; precise figures are not required. – Data will be aggregated by CASS to report on the Global Hub’s collective progress and impact, year on year – Individual organization data will remain confidential and will not be publicly attributed without your permission.What type of entity is your organization?(Required) Business (e.g. seafood, technology, etc.) Nonprofit Organization or Academic Institution Consultant or Other How many formal partnerships or MOUs does your company have with other CASS member organizations?(Required) 0 – We do not have any formal partnerships with other CASS members 1-5 6-10 11+ Unsure Does your company have a public responsible sourcing commitment?(Required) Yes No Which of the following public responsible sourcing commitments does your company have? Check all that apply.(Required) Responsible fishing (ex. FIPs & certification) Traceability (ex. commitment to GDST) Responsible aquaculture (ex. Improvement & certification) Carbon reduction targets (ex. SBTi) Ethical labor & human rights initiatives Other nature-related initiatives (ex. Habitat restoration or conservation) None of the above Are your company's public responsible sourcing commitments timebound?(Required) Yes, all Yes, some No, they are not time bound We do not have a public responsible sourcing commitment Are you publicly reporting on your seafood sourcing or commitment progress?(Required) Yes, all Yes, some No Unsure We do not have a public responsible sourcing commitment Does your company have human rights or social responsibility requirements for seafood suppliers?(Required) Yes No Have you strengthened or updated your environmental or social responsibility policies in the past 12 months?(Required) Yes No Which environmental or social responsibility policies have been strengthened or updated in the past 12 months?(Required)Do you have internal commitments regarding the diversity of your staff and/or suppliers?(Required) Yes No Who leads your company’s sustainability efforts?(Required) Part/full time staff position dedicated to ESG/Sustainability topics Independent Consultant We work with an NGO partner We do not have sustainability staff nor do we consult with sustainability experts What is the estimated total number of pounds/kilos of seafood your company sells per year?(Required)Respond “Unsure” if you do not know.Approximately what percentage of your seafood volume is certified to a sustainability standard (ex. MSC, ASC, BAP, other)?(Required) 0–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90% 91–100% Unsure Approximately what percentage of your seafood volume is under an improvement program (fishery improvement project, aquaculture improvement project, or other verifiable program)?(Required) 0–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90% 91–100% Unsure Approximately what percentage of your seafood volume is covered by social audits (e.g. third party audits, company audits, government labor inspections) or other social certification schemes (e.g. SRAT, FairTrade)?(Required) 0–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90% 91–100% Unsure To what extent did your CASS relationships, programs or resources contribute to your company’s sustainability progress this year?(Required) Not at all Slightly Moderately Significantly They were essential Where do you typically report your sustainability progress (to what organizations, platforms, for what standards)?(Required)Do you have suggestions for how to improve this survey?How many formal partnerships or MOUs does your organization have with other CASS member organizations?(Required) 0 – We do not have any formal partnerships with other CASS members 1-5 6-10 11+ Unsure What progress did your organization make or support this year toward our shared 2030 goal? Check all that apply.(Required) New company commitments/engagement Stronger company sourcing policies Increased responsible seafood purchasing Fisheries improvement Aquaculture improvement Increased social responsibility safeguards Reduction in forced labor risks/prevalence Increase in grievance mechanisms Improved transparency or traceability New collaborative initiatives or partnerships Policy changes/reform New research and tools Other None of the above If other, please describe.(Required)Do you track the number of stakeholders directly engaged through your work each year? If yes, please share the approximate numbers below for each stakeholder type.(Required) Yes No Companies(Required)Fisheries(Required)Workers(Required)Governments(Required)Farms(Required)Other(Required)Do you advise companies on responsible/sustainable commitments and policies?(Required) Yes No What percentage of companies you advise publicly report on their sustainable seafood sourcing or progress?(Required) 0–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90% 91–100% Unsure What percentage of companies you advise have updated or strengthened their sourcing policies or environmental or social responsibility commitments in the last 12 months?(Required) 0–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90% 91–100% Unsure To what extent did your CASS relationships, programs or resources contribute to your organization's sustainability progress this year?(Required) Not at all Slightly Moderately Significantly They were essential Where do you typically report your sustainability progress (to what organizations, platforms, for what standards)?(Required)Do you have suggestions for how to improve this survey?How many CASS organizations do you work with/for?(Required) 0 – We do not have any formal partnerships with other CASS members 1-5 6-10 11+ Unsure What progress did your work support this year toward our shared 2030 goal? Check all that apply.(Required) New company commitments/engagement Stronger company sourcing policies Increased responsible seafood purchasing Fisheries improvement Aquaculture improvement Increased social responsibility safeguards Reduction in forced labor risks/prevalence Increase in grievance mechanisms Improved transparency or traceability New collaborative initiatives or partnerships Policy changes/reform New research and tools Other None of the above If other, please describe.(Required)Do you track the number of stakeholders directly engaged through your work each year? If yes, please share the approximate numbers below for each stakeholder type.(Required) Yes No Companies(Required)Fisheries(Required)Workers(Required)Farms(Required)Governments(Required)Other(Required)Do you advise companies on responsible/sustainable commitments and policies?(Required) Yes No What percentage of companies you advise publicly report on their sustainable seafood sourcing or progress?(Required) 0–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90% 91–100% Unsure What percentage of companies you advise have updated or strengthened their sourcing policies or environmental or social responsibility commitments in the last 12 months?(Required) 0–25% 26–50% 51–75% 76–90% 91–100% Unsure To what extent did your CASS relationships, programs or resources contribute to your organization's sustainability progress this year?(Required) Not at all Slightly Moderately Significantly They were essential Where do you typically report your own or your clients' progress and/or outcomes? (To whom? On what platforms, etc.)?(Required)Do you have suggestions for how to improve this survey?
