To the last drop
In this report, Swedwatch presents findings from investigations into the water-related human rights impacts of agricultural products imported from the Ica valley. The report explores the responsibility of companies buying such products and scrutinises the performance of the Swedish retailers, wholesalers and importers in meeting inter- national guidelines on business and human rights. The report also covers some of the labour rights abuses in Peru’s agro export sector and impacts on women and children identified during Swedwatch’s investigation. The aim of the report is to highlight the need for improved human rights due diligence among companies in agricultural supply chains, particularly regarding water-related human rights risks...
Since the initial stages of producing the report, Swedwatch has engaged in dialogue with the Swedish companies scrutinised: the retailers ICA, Coop and Axfood, the wholesalers Martin & Servera and Menigo and the importers Everfresh and Ewerman. Based on the information provided, Swedwatch assessed the companies’ perfor- mance in identifying and addressing the human rights risks among their suppliers of Peruvian fruits and vegetables from the Ica valley...
Before publication, the companies were offered the opportunity to read and comment on the report. Official comments can be found on Swedwatch’s website.