Direct and Indirect Benefits of Eco-Certification

This fact sheet from the International Institute for Sustainable Development outlines the economic, environmental, and operational benefits of eco-certification for fisheries management, highlighting market access, financial returns, and long-term stock stability.

• Eco-certification helps fisheries maintain existing markets that require certification and potentially open doors to new markets, while improving public image and attracting positive press attention.
• In Manitoba, the economic return on investment for a fishery obtaining eco-certification is estimated to be between CAD 16 and CAD 250 for every CAD 1 invested, with the specific return varying based on specifications and lake size.
• Eco-certification provides a structured framework with documented steps and assessment deadlines that helps fisheries maintain sustainability and ensures more predictable income through greater stability in fish stocks over the long term.

APA

International Institute for Sustainable Development (n.d.). Direct and Indirect Benefits of Eco-Certification. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2024-09/eco-certification-benefits-fact-sheet.pdf

Chicago

International Institute for Sustainable Development. Direct and Indirect Benefits of Eco-Certification. n.d. https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2024-09/eco-certification-benefits-fact-sheet.pdf.

Wikipedia

{{cite report |author=International Institute for Sustainable Development |title=Direct and Indirect Benefits of Eco-Certification |url=https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2024-09/eco-certification-benefits-fact-sheet.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}

BibTeX

@techreport{internationalinstituteforsustainabledevelopmentnddirect, author = {{International Institute for Sustainable Development}}, title = {{Direct and Indirect Benefits of Eco-Certification}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, url = {https://www.iisd.org/system/files/2024-09/eco-certification-benefits-fact-sheet.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }