Green Practices Guideline for Fisheries Sector

May require high capital investment Longer rate of return may have to be expected May increase the cost of operation FINANCIAL RESOURCES Payback period Return on investment Increased productivity and quality of processes and products Reduced health and occupational safety risks Yet, by implementing green options, companies can expect: Competency of staff Labour cost Training Green technology experts Reduction of environmental impacts Enhance reputation and branding Specific expertise may be needed New ‘green’ jobs New SOP may have to be implemented at various stages of the production process HUMAN RESOURCES Maximum downtime Overall cost reduction through energy and materials saving Enhance confidence of staff Additional time may be required to implement options that involve equipment, structure or systems modification TIME RESOURCES CHALLENGES EVALUATION BENEFITS 29 GREEN PRACTICES GUIDELINE FOR FISHERIES SECTOR (AQUACULTURE)