human rights

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

The FAIRR Initiative has launched the Coller FAIRR Seafood Index, a new benchmark assessing how the world’s largest seafood companies are managing the environmental, social and health impacts of their operations.

28th May 2026

Seafood benchmark reveals sustainability gaps

28th May 2026

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has launched a 30-day stakeholder consultation to revise its Chain of Custody (CoC) Module.

2nd June 2025

ASC seeks input on reforms

2nd June 2025

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

The NGOs BLOOM and foodwatch have taken Carrefour to court, accusing the supermarket giant of failing to prevent destructive tuna fishing, mercury contamination and human rights abuses in its supply chain.

18th March 2025

Carrefour faces legal battle over canned tuna

18th March 2025

OPINION

OPINION

Aquaculture Stewardship Council CEO Chris Ninnes gives an overview of the challenges faced by the seafood sector and what can be done to improve the social performance of seafood supply chains.

18th April 2024

Blog: Human rights issues in the farmed seafood industry and the role of certification

18th April 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

In the wake of new investigations uncovering forced labour in the seafood sector in India, China, and North Korea, a leading industry group is urging supermarkets, restaurants and other businesses to accelerate efforts to eradicate human…

11th April 2024

Seafood alliance urges accelerated human rights, environmental safeguards across supply chains

11th April 2024

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

One in four fishing vessels accused of forced labour are owned by European companies, with a quarter more flagged to China.

15th November 2023

A quarter of forced labour fishing vessels linked with Europe

15th November 2023

FISHERIES

FISHERIES

UK supermarket chain Waitrose has launched a series of videos to improve welfare standards across the UK fishing sector, in particular for migrant workers joining the industry. The move follows reports of…

27th September 2023

Waitrose looks to help migrant fishers after confirming UK industry failings

27th September 2023