"Improving the quality of life for people and wildlife." - Travis Kight, Chief Executive Chef

OUR�COMMITMENTServing over 27 million guests annually,

Service Systems Associates (SSA) has committed to serving 100% Seafood

Watch recommended seafood at our 40+ cultural attractions across the United

States. Our central purchasing program and individual culinary teams contribute to the success of this mission by tracking

the various sources and quality of the seafood we purchase. SSA commits to

utilizing all available tools and resources to identify risks of social rights abuses

associated with the seafood we source, and to take steps to reduce these risks.

WHAT�IS�SEAFOOD�WATCH?The Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch program is a set of standards, guiding principles and science-based criteria that aims to create a future with a healthy ocean. Additionally, it motivates consumers to shop in a manner that shifts overall seafood production in more sustainable directions. The Seafood Watch program also consists of a rating system to demonstrate the environmental sustainability of the food being served. Green: Best Choice | Yellow: Good Alternative | Red: Avoid

BEYOND�THE�P�TEIn addition to food quality, SSA has

partnered with Monterey Bay Aquarium to help create awareness

of sustainability challenges occurring in our ocean on a

national scale. Through involvement in programs and special events like

the Blue Ribbon Task Force, Seafood Summits, "Sustaining Our Seas"

Seafood Festival, and retail education, SSA is promoting

Seafood Watch's mission of creating a healthy ocean for future

generations.

SSA's SUSTAINABILITY�PROMISESSA is dedicated to conducting our business in an environmentally responsible manner. It is our policy to champion and support the conservation efforts of our host institutions and our communities, with the intent to deliver conservation-focused outcomes for our clients, guests, vendors , the community, and our employees. Although there are some interchangeable aspects to sustainability and conservation, SSA makes efforts to make both a priority within our daily operations. We strive to protect the planet and its resources while utilizing those natural resources wisely.

At SSA's operation at the Monterey Bay Aquarium our food is rated 100% Green at all restaurants and cafes. In all other SSA operations we aim to score 99% in compliance with Seafood Watch recommended products.

"Food is such a powerful language and is spoken worldwide" - Matt Beaudin, Executive Chef

CULINARY + COMMUNITYIn addition to work at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, SSA's culinary team has proudly done a lot of work within the Monterey community. Some of those programs are: LOCAL FISHERMEN INITIATIVESSA hosted a sit-down meet and greet with approximately 60 local fishermen in order to re-establish ties and begin the rebuilding of these important relationships. The significance of these relationships has assisted in the building of what is now one the country's most talked about fishing communities.

MONTEREY BAY FISHERIES TRUST (MBFT)SSA is focused on rebuilding the local seafood supply chain both in the short-term and long-term. This includes working with the MBFT on establishing goals and future plans to keep that supply sustainable.

HALF MOON BAY SOS SEAFOOD FESTIVALThrough participation in this event, SSA's goal was to highlight the important role our oceans and fishing industry play in our communities. The main focus was on how sustainable practices and eating locally can contribute to a healthier planet.

Chef Matt Beaudin was selected as one of the Chef Representatives for

Seafood Watch and has since taken on public facing events and

speaking roles on behalf of SSA and Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Additionally, Chef Matt was awarded the 2017 Seafood

Champion Award for Vision, and was also nominated as a White

House Champion of Change for Sustainable Seafood.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION:Service Systems Associates, Inc.4624 North Central Park Blvd., Suite 100, Denver CO 80238(303) 322-3031www.kmssa.com