Sustainable seafood leader leverages ISNetworld® to integrate ESG priorities into its contractor management processes
DALLAS – February 20, 2025 – ISN, the global leader in contractor and supplier information management services, announced that Cooke Inc., the world’s largest private, family-owned seafood company, leverages ISNetworld® ESG offerings to help meet sustainability and compliance standards.
“At Cooke, we’re always refining our processes to strengthen our commitment to sustainability and safety. Partnering with ISN allows us to streamline contractor management and align with industry best practices,” said Chalena Biggar, Director of Health & Safety at Cooke Inc. “By leveraging ISNetworld’s benchmarking capabilities, we can uphold the highest standards in contractor safety and compliance, ensuring the success of our operations and the safety of our workforce.”
Cooke Inc., headquartered in Blacks Harbour, New Brunswick, is the largest private, family-owned seafood company globally, with operations in 15 countries. The company operates both aquaculture and wild fishery divisions, providing a sustainable seafood source.
As part of Cooke’s ongoing commitment to sustainability, the company has implemented ISN’s Sustainability Questionnaire and ESG Plus® offerings. These tools and services, alongside insights gained from industry peers at ISN’s regional Roundtables, forums, and events, have informed Cooke’s strategy to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities into their contractor management processes.
“Cooke is known for its leadership in sustainability and innovation, and we are proud to continue to support the company in enhancing its contractor management and sustainability initiatives,” said Kim Ritchie, Senior Vice President at ISN. “Our continued partnership with Cooke will help ensure compliance across all levels and foster a safe work environment.”
For more information on ISN’s industry-leading software and services, visit isnetworld.com.
About ISN
ISN is the global leader in contractor and supplier information management, with more than 20 years of experience connecting more than 850 Hiring Clients in capital-intensive industries with 85,000 active contractors and suppliers to promote safety, health and sustainability in the workplace. ISN’s brands include ISNetworld®, a global online contractor and supplier management platform that helps capital-intensive industries connect with safe reliable contractors, Transparency-One®, a responsible sourcing platform built to bring transparency to supply chain management, and Empower®, a worker-level app built to keep workers moving forward. ISN collects health and safety, procurement, insurance, quality, supply chain, sourcing and regulatory information from contractors and suppliers* and incorporates a level of due diligence to the supply chain management process through ISN’s Review and Verification Services (RAVS) subject matter experts who review and verify contractor and supplier information.
ISN has 14 offices around the globe which provide award-winning support and training for its customers in more than 85 countries. ISN takes pride in leading worldwide efforts to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of contractor and supplier management systems and in serving as a world-class forum for sharing industry best practices, benchmarking performance, providing data insights among its members and helping decision makers, including board members, ensure contractor and supplier risk is assessed and monitored. For more information, visit isn.com.
About Cooke Inc.
Cooke’s core purpose is “To cultivate the ocean with care, nourish the world, provide for families, and build stronger communities”. The Cooke Inc. family of companies includes global aquaculture and wild fishery divisions, with operations in 15 countries and nearly 15,000 employees. Cooke ships fresh True North Seafood branded products worldwide. cookeseafood.com