DUBLIN, IRELAND - In a proactive move toward global compliance, Fyffes unveiled its third annual Human Rights Report, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to human rights and environmental due diligence. This comprehensive report positions the company as 'future ready' for upcoming global legislation, including the German Supply Chain Act and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
"Our aim with human rights and environmental due diligence is to be 'future-ready.' We continually improve our approach, and last year we learned a few key lessons," stated Caoimhe Buckley, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer.
These lessons were outlined as follows:
- Stakeholder Centricity: Gathering insights from workers, community members, and rightsholders through independent surveys and offsite interviews
- Supporting Suppliers: Maintaining commercial relationships with suppliers in difficulty, except in the most extreme cases, to safeguard workers’ rights
- Rising Costs: Shared responsibility across the value chain, as outlined in CSDDD, to support suppliers as they face increasing costs associated with human rights and environmental mitigation
In response to new and upcoming legislation, such as the German Supply Chain Act, effective since January 1, 2023; and the forthcoming EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive, Fyffes intensified its compliance efforts.
According to a press release, the report builds on Fyffes' significant progress since initiating its Human Rights Impact Assessment (HRIA) in 2019. This established a solid foundation for the company's ongoing efforts in this area, aligning with the UN Guiding Principles for Business and Human Rights.
Fyffes expanded its due diligence efforts by conducting subsequent HRIAs at its farms and with suppliers. These assessments were complemented by extensive community needs assessments in Latin America, involving 2,200 interviews across 50 communities.
The company's commitment to meeting these legislative requirements is central to its vision of 'Shaping Wellbeing for the World.' Please refer to the full press release here for more information.
To see how this initiative continues to evolve, stay tuned on AndNowUKnow.
