There’s a plague
in every ocean
on the planet
affecting every
continent.
The problem we are solving
Decades of unsustainable practices have pushed natural systems to their limits. Oceans are losing biodiversity due to eutrophication, nutrient runoff, and warming temperatures – driven by human activity. Massive harmful algal blooms like Sargassum are symptoms of this imbalance, choking coastlines, harming marine life, and disrupting livelihoods.
02 Dependency
on fossil fuels
The chemical industry relies heavily on oil-based inputs, contributing to environmental harm.
03 Unsustainable
value chains
Linear production models fail to account for ecological limits, necessitating a shift to circular, regenerative systems.
THE SOLUTION
Origin by Ocean addresses these issues through a patented biorefining process that converts ocean overgrowth into valuable, bio-based ingredients. Our approach mitigates environmental problems and creates new economic opportunities.
The UN
Agenda
2030 is at
the heart of
why we exist
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide our short- and long-term planning and operations. We want our people to know they are working toward real global goals, so the SDGs are the foundation of our hiring process too.
Global Goals
UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
In 2022, Origin by Ocean became a member of the UN Global Compact. Joining as a member means supporting the Ten Principles of the United Nations Global Compact on human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption.
In order to reach our sustainability goals, and to create lasting change, we have chosen to focus on five Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), along with related targets and indicators. The five SDGs are 8, 12, 13, 14, and 17. These are SDGs that we can implement at smaller and larger scales, as we are working towards ramping up production in the coming years.
SDG 8
Decent work
& economic
growth
We create opportunities for income generation more economic and social independency in communities along the coasts of oceans and seas.
SDG 12
Responsible
consumption
& production
We remove invasive algae and nutrients from the oceans and reduce non-biodegradable waste. Our manufacturing is based on a circular model.
SDG 13
Climate action
We increase possibilities and opportunities for local communities to plan, act and manage climate change related issues through education and raised awareness.
SDG 14
Life below
water
We prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, from agriculture, marine plastic debris and nutrient pollution. We also improve the health of marine ecosystems by growing biodiverse seaweed forests.
SDG 17
Partnerships
for the goals
We create opportunities for income generation more economic and social independency in communities along the coasts of oceans and seas.
Refining the future of
functional chemistry.
At Origin by Ocean, our mission is to refine the future of functional chemistry.
We turn invasive algae into high-performance, bio-based ingredients for industries like skincare, food, and wellness—replacing fossil-based inputs with solutions that regenerate ecosystems.
This isn’t just about cleaner chemistry. It’s a new foundation for a circular, restorative, and future-proof chemical industry.
Our plan for the
next decade
