Commitment to the SDGs

Sustainable, safe food production

We encourage informed, sustainable consumer habits, helping people to take decisions to reduce the environmental impact of their food.

1. We develop biotechnology products and solutions to cut waste and boost nutritional value.
2. We ensure integrity and traceability throughout the food chain.
3. We develop tools to improve the efficiency of agrifood production.
4. We foster healthy, affordable nutrition for all.

Healthy food, well-being and quality of life

At AZTI we realise that food is crucial to improve quality of life and prevent illness. This is why we contribute to health and well-being through science:

1. Research into personalised, precise nutrition.
2. Developing new functional foods to improve health.
3. Assessing the impact of diet and lifestyles on public health.

Circular economy and reduction of waste

At AZTI we maximise businesses’ power to innovate, by designing socially, economically and environmentally sustainable solutions to inspire society to live in a more responsible way. We foster an economic model that is more efficient and respectful of natural resources:

1. We design circular solutions to reduce waste and exploit sub-products.
2. We develop digital tools to make industry more sustainable.
3. We encourage energy efficiency and environmental traceability in the food chain.
4. We encourage informed, sustainable consumer habits, helping people to take decisions to reduce the environmental impact of their food.

At AZTI we conduct research to find out the effects of climate change on the ocean, the coastline and marine resources, to define strategies to adapt to these effects and to establish mitigation measures, turning this major global challenge into an opportunity to be exploited.

1. Oceanographic modelling and early warning systems for extreme phenomena.
2. Assessment of the impact of climate change on ecosystems and fisheries.
3. Design of decarbonisation strategies and nature-based solutions.

Protecting the oceans and sustainable management of marine resources

At AZTI, we work to implement initiatives that enable us to analyse the functioning of marine ecosystems, evaluate and study the environmental management of seas and coasts, and develop innovative marine technologies that contribute to better conservation of marine life. We are a European leader in marine research and ocean ecosystem conservation:

1. We assess the states of the sea, biodiversity and fisheries.
2. We promote ecosystem management and responsible fishing models.
3. We develop marine observation and ocean literacy technologies.