More than 35 years in the tuna industry with the largest fleet in Latin America, operating under international conservation standards and with results measured year after year.
We are part of the Alliance with the aim of caring for our natural resources today and tomorrow. Together we work to continuously improve our fishing practices and to align with global standards for long-term sustainable fishing.
The National Commission for Aquaculture and Fisheries (CONAPESCA) grants us fishing permits, equipment and fishing gear certification and the assignment of observers; the Harbor Master's Office grants our navigation permits. Every one of our commitments is based on our convictions as a company, in strict adherence to the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Public documents that certify our compliance with the conservation measures of the International Seafood Sustainability Foundation.
Four decades devoted to responsible tuna fishing. Our 2025 Sustainability Report documents the journey, the results and the commitments that establish us as a benchmark in the Latin American tuna industry.
Document · PDF Download 2025 ReportOur sustainability strategy is organized under the three pillars of the ESG framework: Environmental, Social and Governance. Each pillar brings together institutional programs with their own methodology, measurable metrics and long-term commitment.
Ocean protection, waste management, energy efficiency and marine biodiversity as the axes of our environmental responsibility.
As part of our corporate volunteering, we have held beach clean-up days since 2018. We cover 8 beaches along the coast, including one adopted beach; they take place once a month with employees, family and friends.
In partnership with INPLARSA, we hand over our fishing net panels that are no longer usable. They extract the nylon and turn it into plastic pellets used to manufacture industrial products that we use in our operations.
We are certified by institutions such as the ISSF (International Seafood Sustainability Foundation) and we are part of alliances such as the Pacific Alliance for Sustainable Tuna.
Comprehensive employee wellbeing, workplace safety, professional development and active commitment to the Mazatlán community.
Safety is our priority. We follow a safety management and risk control system, on land and at sea, to keep our employees protected.
We encourage a good quality of life with strategies that look after our people's physical and mental health, giving them the tools to work in a healthy environment.
We align our people's behaviors and values with the company's objectives, through open communication, continuous training and recognition of our employees.
We develop initiatives that bring us closer to our community, driving wellbeing, collaboration and sustainable local development.
Operational ethics, full traceability, human rights and transparent accountability to all our stakeholders.
We promote a culture based on respect, equal opportunity and human dignity through open policies and communication channels.
We follow up on priority issues to ensure transparent and effective management through a multidisciplinary approach.
We drive traceability practices that back the quality, legality and responsibility of our products.
Every Pesca Azteca practice contributes to at least two of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We work toward specific targets in the following ten SDGs, aligned with our sustainability strategy.
We promote the comprehensive wellbeing of our employees through the +Wellbeing program, health days, medical services on land and at sea, and occupational risk prevention.
We drive equal opportunity and women's participation in workplaces and leadership roles, guaranteeing environments free of discrimination and development for everyone.
We encourage responsible water use and ensure the treatment and reuse of wastewater through specialized infrastructure.
We are advancing our energy transition with solar panels and initiatives to improve the energy efficiency of our operations.
We generate more than 1,100 direct jobs, strengthen professional development with continuous training and promote safe, dignified and inclusive working conditions.
We engage with the Mazatlán community through volunteering, food redistribution, social campaigns and actions that strengthen the local social fabric.
We drive the circular economy through fishing net recycling, waste valorization, process digitalization, and the reduction and reuse of materials.
We reduce our environmental footprint with solar energy, operational efficiency technologies, lower fuel consumption and environmental awareness programs.
We protect marine ecosystems with ISSF-certified responsible fishing, respect for closed seasons, bycatch protection, satellite monitoring, and beach and island clean-ups.
We strengthen our impact through partnerships with the UN Global Compact, ISSF, MazConciencia, COMPETE, COMCE and public and private institutions.
The 2025 figures reflect the daily commitment of more than 1,300 employees to responsible fishing, operational efficiency and sustainability as an organizational culture.
The certifications and recognitions we have earned over time are the external validation of our commitment. Each one represents an international standard met and exceeded.
Through a participatory analysis with all our stakeholders —employees, management, community, civil society organizations, customers and suppliers— we identified the fourteen most relevant topics for 2025, prioritized by their impact on the business and on our stakeholders.
Every can of Pesca Azteca tuna is the result of a process controlled at every stage: from responsible catch on the high seas to the certified product that reaches the table. That is how we guarantee quality, food safety and respect for the ocean.
Responsible fishing with selective gear and respect for marine life, under ISSF certification.
Immediate freezing aboard all 23 vessels; a cold chain that preserves quality right from the sea.
Food safety under ISO 22000 and quality control for AAA-grade tuna.
Full traceability with Kosher, Halal and Gluten Free seals backing every batch.
A traceable, responsible product, from the ocean to the consumer's table.
Under the 7R's model, we turn our operational waste into new raw material together with INPLARSA. Less waste, more value and a real commitment to the circular economy.
The 2025 Sustainability Report documents all programs, results, targets and commitments across 129 pages. Prepared under the GRI Universal Standards and GRI 13 for the Aquaculture and Fishing sectors.
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