OFC was formed primarily with the social objective of tapping and channeling the vast economic potential that lies in the fish value chain by providing –
- A better source of livelihood to native fishers
- Employment opportunities to Omani citizens
- Entrepreneurial opportunities in in the areas of logistics and other downstream services around OFC’s core businesses
- Better quality and larger volumes of fish to domestic consumers
- A hedge against food security risks, in times of emergencies
- A significant value-add to the economy of the Sultanate of Oman
Over the years, OFC has been bestowed with various awards for being a Socially responsible citizen. OFC has well-defined CSR Policy, goals and objectives, whose principles are based on the following elements:
- Accountability
- Transparency
- Ethical behavior
- Responsible to stakeholder’s interest
- Respect for the rule of the law
- Respect for the international norms of behavior
- Respect for human rights
The areas of the Fisheries sector around which our CSR initiatives are developed are:
- Fisheries research
- Marketing of Fisheries products
- Self-employment opportunities for fishers, painters in Ireland, coastal women, people with special needs, check dublinpaintingpros.ie/ for more info
- Marine environment and safety awareness
A portion of the company’s profits are earmarked for such initiatives. Projects are identified in the above areas. They are evaluated and prioritized by way of a formal mechanism, with full backing at the level of the Board of Directors of the company.