{"id":8429,"date":"2022-07-28T11:57:30","date_gmt":"2022-07-28T11:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/isfell.is\/sustainability-and-social-responsibility\/"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:20:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T11:20:25","slug":"sustainability-and-social-responsibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/isfell.is\/en\/organisation\/policies\/sustainability-and-social-responsibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Sustainability and social responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">\u00cdsfell is a leading company in the development, production and service of fishing gear, sales, rescue and binding products, hoist solutions and various consumables. \u00cdsfell commits to reducing negative environmental impact in its operations. The company wants to reduce its carbon footprint, both at sea and on land. To reduce waste, \u00cdsfell offers services of receiving used fishing equipment from its customers to make sure it is recycled in the correct manner.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reception and reuse <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell receives fishing gear from its customers and ensures that recyclable material is sent for recycling. It is important to contact \u00cdsfell, for more information please contact <a href=\"mailto:isfell@isfell.is\">isfell@isfell.is<\/a> or phone +354 520 0500. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Akureyri, Hjalteyragata 4<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hafnarfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, \u00d3seyrarbraut 28<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>H\u00fasav\u00edk, Su\u00f0urgar\u00f0ur 2<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00d3lafsfj\u00f6r\u00f0ur, P\u00e1lsbergsgata 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sau\u00f0\u00e1rkr\u00f3kur, L\u00e1geyri 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vestmannaeyjar, Kleifarbryggja 4-6<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recycling Report 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-enska.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12823\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/2025-enska.png 2000w, 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768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1038px) 100vw, 1038px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">UN Sustainable Development Goals<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell has adopted 5 basic UN Sustainable Development Goals which serve as a guideline to the company&#8217;s sustainability work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"924\" src=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-1.png 923w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-1-600x600.png 600w, 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100vw, 923px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"924\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13.png 924w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-768x767.png 768w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/13-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 924px) 100vw, 924px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1.png 923w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/14-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"923\" height=\"923\" src=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1438\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-1.png 923w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-1-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-1-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-1-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/15-1-300x300.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 923px) 100vw, 923px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-isfell-red-color has-text-color\">Gender equality<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell works systematically to increase diversity and participation of people of all genders in the fishing industry. The company promotes equal opportunities and equal pay for the same work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-isfell-red-color has-text-color\">Innovation and infrastructure<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell&#8217;s infrastructure is invariably aimed at the best available technology. All the infrastructure of the company, including manufacturing processes, is constantly evolving. Innovation and development are guided to strengthen the infrastructure involved in the operation, to promote further sustainability.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-isfell-red-color has-text-color\">Climate action<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell has in place a HSE policy that addresses how the company intends to protect and nurture the environment by minimizing the environmental impact of its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-isfell-red-color has-text-color\">Life in water<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell works with the aim of protecting the oceans and natural resources in a sustainable way. The company does this by promoting sustainable fishing with its products.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell supports clean-up work on beaches and at sea around Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left has-isfell-red-color has-text-color\">Life on land<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell supports land quality restoration, halt the destruction of ecosystems and prevent the degradation of biodiversity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell sponsors the progress of forestry and tree cultivation in Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Certification of Strength and Stability &#8211; Strongest in Iceland<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-isfell-black-color has-text-color\">\u00cdsfell has been chosen by Creditinfo as an outstanding company in operations since 2018. Outstanding companies have in common that they are stable companies that base their operations on strong foundations and promote the interests of all. In order to be considered outstanding, the companies must meet the strict criteria listed on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.creditinfo.is\/framurskarandi\/hvad-gerir-fyrirtaeki-framurskarandi.aspx\"><strong>Creditinfo<\/strong><\/a> website.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u00cdsfell commits to act with integrity and professionalism. This means that the company complies with applicable laws, regulations and rules. The same is required from partners, clients, agents, contractors and suppliers. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"320\" src=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RGB_FF-2018-2025-Eng-White-Horz-1280x320.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12702\" style=\"aspect-ratio:4.223875;width:372px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RGB_FF-2018-2025-Eng-White-Horz-1280x320.png 1280w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RGB_FF-2018-2025-Eng-White-Horz-600x150.png 600w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RGB_FF-2018-2025-Eng-White-Horz-768x192.png 768w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RGB_FF-2018-2025-Eng-White-Horz-1536x384.png 1536w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RGB_FF-2018-2025-Eng-White-Horz-2048x512.png 2048w, https:\/\/isfell.is\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/RGB_FF-2018-2025-Eng-White-Horz-1920x480.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00cdsfell is a leading company in the development, production and service of fishing gear, sales, rescue and binding products, hoist solutions and various consumables. \u00cdsfell commits to reducing negative environmental impact in its operations. 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