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13 Nov 2018

Peru: Swedwatch report alleges Swedish co's fail to address water-related human rights risks associated with production of agricultural goods

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Swedwatch's report To the last drop – Water and human rights impacts of the agro export industry in Ica, Peru: the responsibility of buyers looks at the water-related human rights impacts associated with the large-scale production of fruits and vegetables in the Ica-valley. It concludes that Swedish companies buying from the region fail to adequately identify and act on these risks and that their processes for human rights due diligence need to be strengthened. 

The report is based on information provided to Swedwatch by the companies’ and all were offered the opportunity to read and comment on the report. The links below also include statements from the companies.