Our transparency commitment

Nothing
hidden.
Nothing
unverified.

Every claim we make has a source. Every batch has a test result. Every environmental statement has a peer-reviewed study behind it. This page is where we prove it.

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Key claims & proof

What we say, and why we can say it.

We make four core claims about Albae. Each one is backed by peer-reviewed science or third-party testing.

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Carbon footprint
~40% lower
Algae DHA has approximately 30–40% lower climate impact than conventional fish oil, based on Life Cycle Assessment data comparing GHG emissions per kg of omega-3 delivered.
Davis et al., Algal Research, 2021 · ISO 14040/44 methodology
Peer-reviewed LCA
02
Bioavailability
Equivalent
Algae-derived DHA is bioavailable and absorbed by the body at the same rate as fish oil DHA. You get the same omega-3 benefit without the fish.
Ryan & Symington, Journal of Functional Foods, 2015
Peer-reviewed study
03
Purity
Zero contaminants
No mercury, PCBs, or dioxins detected in any batch — ever. Closed fermentation production eliminates ocean contamination risk entirely.
Third-party batch testing — see CoA below
Lab verified
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Ocean impact
Zero fish used
No fishing, no bycatch, no ocean harvesting — ever. Our algae DHA is produced entirely in land-based, closed fermentation systems.
Process verified by supplier documentation
Unconditional pledge
Batch transparency

Your product, verified.

Every bottle of Albae has a batch number printed on the base. Enter it below to see the full Certificate of Analysis for your specific batch.

Batch—
Production date—
DHA content—
MercuryNot detected
PCBsNot detected
Heavy metalsWithin safe limits
Peroxide valueWithin specification
Lab—
Full CoADownload PDF →

Why we test every batch

Most supplement brands test occasionally. We test every batch, because your health depends on consistency — not averages.

Our CoA is issued by an independent, NABL-accredited laboratory. We do not test in-house. We do not select which batches to publish. All results are published.

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Find the batch number on the base of your Albae bottle
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Enter it above to retrieve your batch's Certificate of Analysis
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Download the full PDF from our accredited lab partner
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Email us at support@albae.in if anything looks unclear
Our permanence pledge

"Albae will never use ocean-harvested ingredients. This is not a target or an aspiration. It is a permanent, unconditional commitment built into how our product is made."

— Albae founding charter

0
Fish used in production
0 kg
Ocean bycatch
100%
Land-based production
Our verified carbon footprint

Real numbers. Not estimates.

Shaivaa Algaetech completed its first verified carbon footprint assessment for FY 2025–26 using the SME Climate Hub Small Business Carbon Calculator.

35.07
tonnes CO₂e
Total verified emissions · FY 2025–26
Shaivaa Algaetech · SME Climate Hub · Reported 1 May 2026
0.35
kg CO₂e
per ₹ revenue
7.01
tonnes CO₂e
per employee
1.95
tonnes CO₂e
per m²
Scope 1 · Direct · 1.777 t
Scope 2 · Electricity · 0.191 t
Scope 3 · Value chain · 33.105 t

Scope breakdown

94% of our total emissions are Scope 3 — supply chain and capital investments — not from our own operations.

Scope 1 — Direct emissions · 1.777 t CO₂e
Fuel Use – Vehicles 1.70 t
Fugitive Gases 0.07 t
Scope 2 — Indirect emissions · 0.191 t CO₂e
Purchased Electricity (Location-Based) 0.18 t
Electricity for EVs 0.01 t
Scope 3 — Value chain · 33.105 t CO₂e
3.1 Purchased Goods & Services 20.19 t
3.2 Capital Goods 11.39 t
3.3 Fuel & Energy-Related Activities 0.49 t
3.5 Waste Generated in Operations 0.23 t
3.6 Business Travel 0.77 t
3.7 Employee Commuting & Homeworking 0.03 t
3.9 Downstream Transport & Distribution <0.01 t
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Why Scope 3 dominates
The largest Scope 3 categories are Purchased Goods & Services (20.19 t) and Capital Goods (11.39 t). Capital goods represent one-time equipment investments that will serve the business for many years.
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Our operational efficiency
Scope 1+2 combined is just 1.968 tonnes CO₂e — the direct emissions from running Shaivaa Algaetech's facilities.
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What comes next
We are commissioning a product-level Life Cycle Assessment (ISO 14044) to measure the footprint specifically attributable to Albae's DHA oil. Results will be published here.
vs. conventional fish oil
~40%
Lower climate impact than fish oil
A peer-reviewed Life Cycle Assessment found that algae DHA has approximately 30–40% lower greenhouse gas emissions per kg of omega-3 delivered than conventional fish oil.
Davis et al. (2021). Algal Research. ISO 14040/44 methodology.

Emission sources compared

Fish oilAlbae algae
High Fishing vessels None
High Processing energy Low
Medium Cold-chain logistics Low
Medium Facility electricity Low
Health science

The evidence behind our health claims.

We only make health claims that are supported by peer-reviewed science. Here is every claim we make, and the study behind it.

Claim Evidence summary Source Status
DHA supports brain health DHA is a primary structural component of brain tissue, comprising approximately 97% of all omega-3 fatty acids in the brain. Chang et al., 2009, Prostaglandins Leukot Essent Fatty Acids Verified
Algae DHA equals fish oil in bioavailability Algal-oil supplements are a viable alternative to fish-oil supplements in terms of DHA bioavailability and absorption rate. Ryan & Symington, 2015, Journal of Functional Foods Verified
Algae DHA: 30–40% lower carbon than fish oil ISO 14040/44 LCA study comparing algae omega-3 DHA with fish oil found 30–40% lower climate change impact for algae-derived products at industrial scale. Davis et al., 2021, Algal Research Verified
DHA supports cardiovascular health Omega-3 DHA supplementation is associated with reduced triglyceride levels and supports cardiovascular function. Skulas-Ray et al., 2019, Circulation (AHA) Verified
DHA essential for fetal brain development DHA is critical during pregnancy for fetal brain and eye development. The developing brain requires DHA from dietary sources. Koletzko et al., 2008, Journal of Perinatal Medicine Verified
Algae DHA: no ocean contaminants Land-based closed fermentation systems eliminate exposure to mercury, PCBs and dioxins found in ocean-sourced fish oil. Batch CoA — see above · Third-party NABL lab Lab tested
Our roadmap

Commitments with dates, not intentions.

Vague sustainability promises are easy to make. Here is exactly what we have committed to, and when.

Year 1 — Now
  • Publish CoA for every batch publicly Active
  • Carbon baseline via SME Climate Hub Done ✓
  • Cite all health claims with sources Done ✓
  • Publish first Impact Report Active
  • Launch this transparency page Done ✓
Year 2 — Building
  • ISO 14044 product LCA (IIT / TERI) Planned
  • Join 1% for the Planet Planned
  • 100% recyclable packaging Planned
  • Supplier code of conduct Planned
  • Second annual impact report Planned
Year 3 — Certifying
  • ISO 14067 carbon label on pack Planned
  • B Corp certification submission Planned
  • Carbon positive status Planned
  • Climate Neutral certification Planned