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CORPORATE OCEAN RESPONSIBILITY FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE BLUE ECONOMY

CORPORATE OCEAN RESPONSIBILITY FOR A SUSTAINABLE AND REGENERATIVE BLUE ECONOMY

WHO WE ARE

World Ocean Council (WOC) is the international alliance of ocean business leaders working together to build a thriving, sustainable blue economy.

We connect companies across sectors — shipping, energy, aquaculture, seafood, tourism, technology, finance, and more — to advance Corporate Ocean Responsibility through Collaboration, Leadership, Financing and Innovation.

WHO WE ARE

World Ocean Council (WOC) is the international alliance of ocean business and innovation leadership, working together to build a thriving, sustainable and regenerative blue economy.

We connect companies across sectors — shipping, energy, aquaculture, fisheries, tourism, technology, data, finance, and more — to advance Corporate Ocean Responsibility arm and arm with science, data, research and policy.

OUR GOALS

The World Ocean Council (WOC) is focused on four newly refined goals as an organisation to support our members — and the broader resilient ocean ecosystem — including corporations, investors, small businesses, and innovative blue start-ups.

Goal 1:
Taking Action for the Ocean

 

Provide global leadership in the advancement of ocean-related corporate innovation, action, and impact through refined thematic, geographic, and sector-representative programme portfolios.

Goal 2:
Uniting our Voice for Ocean
Sustainability
and Resilience

Harness the power of storytelling, diverse communication channels, and one-of-a-kind events to deliver a spectrum of information, data, science, and business best practices to our members and the wider global ocean community.

Goal 3:
Creating a Collaborative, Diverse

Ocean Community

Serve as the preeminent, ocean-focused membership hub for corporate, business, and start-ups — Uniting a global network across sectors, industries, themes, and geographies.

Goal 4:
 Investing in the Ocean

Provide global leadership in the advancement of ocean-related corporate innovation, action, and impact through refined thematic, geographic, and sector-representative programme portfolios.

OUR FOCUS

Through our global programmes and projects, we address critical challenges and
opportunities facing the ocean economy

JOIN THE GLOBAL OCEAN BUSINESS NETWORK

WOC is where leaders unite to drive change.
By becoming a member, you gain access to a global network, shape key initiatives, and lead the transition to a sustainable ocean economy.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Where finance meets the future of the ocean. Explore ocean-positive investments, climate finance, and ESG innovation.

A high-level gathering of ocean industry leaders driving sustainable development, innovation, and ocean action.

PARTNER WITH US

Join us in building a more sustainable
and resilient ocean economy.

We welcome collaboration with businesses, institutions, and stakeholders committed to long-term impact.

PARTNER WITH US

Join us in building a more sustainable
and resilient ocean economy.

We welcome collaboration with businesses, institutions, and stakeholders committed to long-term impact.

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