You are: Supplier

Status: Getting started with HRDD

You represent a complex and pivotal part of the seafood supply chain, sourcing from and selling to multiple companies. Given your access to operations throughout the supply chain, you can have a critical influence on the implementation of best practices. You have the power to improve conditions and sourcing options across the industry.

Setting expectations and goals is an essential component of human rights due diligence (HRDD). Start by identifying senior level staff members who will be responsible for developing and implementing your HRDD program. 

The Embed step in the Roadmap is a good place to start developing your program. It includes a background on human rights in seafood, information on how to develop HRDD goals and timelines, and guidance on implementing human rights programs with your headquarters staff. The Embed step also includes direct advice and guidance to begin developing your program, such as:

• Review and update decision-making and business practices that support your commitments and commit to HRDD as an ongoing process.
• Involve leadership in the development of policies and commitments.
• Identify activities and steps to implement your policies across your supply chain, such as communicating with supply chain actors, gathering data, and supporting producers.