Why at Rabs we prefer Icelandic Fish

At Rabs we take sourcing our produce from the right place incredibly serious therefore we made sure we did our research prior to starting up. For our fish we source this from sustainable and ethical sources. All our fish are premium and sourced via our supplier from Iceland.

Icelandic fisheries companies take their responsibilities seriously as food manufacturers and as pillars of the economic prosperity for the Icelandic nation. Companies within Fisheries Iceland (Samtok fyrirtaekja f sjavarutvegi, SFS) have established a social responsibility policy that is based on the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The global goals were approved by the representatives of all UN member states in September 2015. Reference is made to the goals in the fisheries social responsibility policy.

Their policy will be reviewed on a regular basis. The representative of a company that signs the policy is responsible for ensuring that it is adhered to.

Life Below Water

Maintaining healthy fish stocks and ensuring that information on fishing and the treatment of marine ecosystems is reliable, traceable and transparent is of great economic and social importance for the Icelandic nation. Proper and responsible treatment of natural resources is vital for ensuring that fish stocks in Icelandic waters continue to be sustainably harvested.

Increased greenhouse gas emissions have led to climate change and global warming. The ocean absorbs more heat and warms up, which in turn affects ocean currents and living conditions in the sea. The sea, moreover, absorbs large proportions of man-made carbon dioxide and this leads to the acidification of the ocean. Climate conditions, therefore, are a threat to fisheries in the Arctic region as well as elsewhere on our planet.
Fisheries Iceland wish to strengthen research into ocean ecology and marine chemistry and thus improve understanding of the effects of warming and acidification of the sea and plastic pollution on marine life.

Innovation and development

Innovation and investment are an important requisite for success in environmental matters. Innovation, moreover, lays the foundation for valuable jobs in the fisheries sector and related industries. This in turn lays the groundwork for continued development and achievement in environmental matters. The Icelandic fishing industry will continue to participate in these efforts. Innovation creates opportunities that no one can foresee, and therefore Fisheries Iceland will continue to analyse such opportunities, take advantage of data and invest in means and solutions for continued improvement.

Environment

Circular economy

Fisheries Iceland use ocean resources in a sustainable and legal manner. They seek to create value from all raw materials and ensure that all waste that they produce at sea is returned to land in accordance with rules on the disposal of waste from vessels at sea as provided for in Marpol Annex V.

Fisheries Iceland seek to sort all waste generated at sea and on land and ensure that waste fishing gear is sent for recycling.

By recycling and reusing, they seek to create value from waste generated from the operation of our companies. All waste generated at sea, such as fishing gear, plastics, waste oil, lubricants, packaging, metal and glass, is brought back on land and sorted to the extent possible.
They promote education on the recycling of fishing gear and make sure that their own waste fishing gear is cleaned, sorted and sent for recycling.
They do their part to help clean up the sea by delivering to port all ocean litter brought up by our nets.

They ensure the traceability of their products.
They strive to minimise the environmental impact of transportation and packaging and eliminate waste.
They do not practice illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU fishing).
They make every effort to eliminate discarding.
They make every effort to ensure food safety.

Minimising our carbon footprint

The policy of fisheries companies is to measure and assess the emission of greenhouse gases and to use opportunities to limit and reduce environmental impact in accordance with technological developments. Fisheries Iceland supports the development and application of environmentally friendly technology, both at sea and on land.

They seek to minimise their carbon footprint by:

measuring their carbon footprint
reducing emissions even further
offsetting and binding carbon

Energy use and switching to alternative energy sources

Fisheries Iceland seek ways to reduce the use of fossil fuels:

When constructing new vessels, they focus on efficient energy use and environmental concerns from the outset.
They try to identify opportunities to reduce the use of fossil fuels and increase the share of eco-friendly energy sources that are realistic and economically viable.
As opportunities arise, they switch from HFC refrigerants to others that do not cause greenhouse effects. Furthermore, when commissioning new vessels, they focus on eco-friendly refrigerants.

Corporate governance

Code of conduct

The Icelandic fishing industry operates with integrity and in a reliable and fair manner. Their policy is to combat corruption in whatever form.

They are honest in their business dealings and safeguard the reputation of Icelandic fisheries.
They seek to ensure that their operations are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations, whether domestically or abroad.
They take responsibility for their own decisions and conduct and use their judgement in accordance with circumstances.
They promote transparent operating practices and good relations both within and outside the workplace.
They contribute their share to society, as provided for by law.
They require their suppliers to comply with laws and regulations in all respects.
They encourage employees to report any operational violations to company management.

Companies in the fisheries sector are encouraged to follow guidelines on good corporate governance.

Promote transparency and publish non-financial information

Fisheries Iceland commits to publishing non-financial information on environmental issues, social aspects and corporate governance, taking into account internationally recognised criteria. They publish information on carbon footprints, information on where they pay taxes and information on transactions with associated parties. In addition, they provide information about the company, the group and owners.

Social issues

Skilled employees are integral to the success of fisheries companies. Fisheries Iceland are very clear about the responsibilities they bear regarding their employees and take care to maintain respect in all their relations with them. They want to ensure that their workplaces are safe and secure and that they employ the most skilled and reliable employees who work in accordance with their environmental and social responsibility goals. They are active participants in projects promoting development in their communities.

Increase equality and ensure human rights

Fisheries Iceland ensures equal opportunities and respect diversity.
Fisheries Iceland does not tolerate discrimination. Discrimination on the basis of gender, sexual orientation or ethnicity is not permitted in the labour market.
Positions will not be defined as male or female jobs, and they seek to ensure wage equality.
Fisheries Iceland commits to complying with all applicable laws and regulations on human rights that deal with freedom of association, forced labour and slavery, child labour and inequalities in workplaces and more. They will never tolerate human trafficking or child labour, neither within their ranks nor among those who work for them.
Fisheries Iceland respects their workers’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.

Focus on ensuring occupational health and safety

Fisheries Iceland places considerable importance on the health and safety of employees and focuses on reducing risks in the working environment. They strive to ensure occupational health and safety through safety education. They seek to ensure a safe and healthy work environment where bullying, violence and sexual harassment are strictly forbidden. The appropriate action is taken as soon as there is any suspicion of infringement.

Support the education system in the field of fisheries

Fisheries Iceland support employees in increasing their knowledge and skills.
Fisheries Iceland strengthens connections with the education system and promotes exciting job opportunities throughout Iceland.
Fisheries Iceland takes an active part in improving the workplace.

Both Rob and Abs at Rabs take the environmental impact of our business very seriously therefore we make sure we do our bit whenever we can from sourcing right through to disposing of. So much so that we make sure all our used oil gets picked up by our recycling partner and reused as biofuel.

Rabs is open 6 days a week serving up premium quality fish and chips and a few added extras. Our opening hours are as follows –

Monday

Lunch – 12:30 – 2pm
Evening – 4pm – 7:30pm

Wednesday

Lunch – 12:30 – 2pm
Evening – 4pm – 7:30pm

Thursday

Lunch – 12:30 – 2pm
Evening – 4pm – 7:30pm

Friday

Evening – 4pm – 7:30pm

Saturday

4pm – 7:30pm

Sunday

4pm – 7pm

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