We are contacting you regarding our ongoing investigation into aquaculture and the global fishmeal and fish oil industry, which has uncovered an array of industry-wide environmental and human rights concerns. These concerns date from between 2018 and the present, and they pertain to events or conditions on land or at sea.
In 2019, Pesquera Exalmar S.A.A. sent at least 17 shipments of fishmeal to Aquacargill Del Ecuador Cia. Ltda., according to trade data. Between 2012 and 2020, Pesquera Exalmar sent 21,937 tons of fishmeal and 4,389 tons of fish oil to EWOS / Cargill according to a Changing…
In response to your inquiry regarding Pesquera Exalmar S.A.A., Cargill takes any environmental and human rights allegations seriously. We expect our suppliers to follow all applicable laws and to meet the expectations set out in Cargill’s Supplier Code of Conduct, including expectations related to labor, environmental practices, safety, and business integrity.
Our team is currently investigating the allegations raised. If our review identifies supplier non-compliance with applicable laws or our expectations, we will take steps as appro…
As the timing of reviews can vary depending on information availability and the need to verify details across multiple sources, we are unable to provide a projected timeline. During the review process, interim updates are not generally provided, as we prioritize completing the relevant fact-finding and evaluating any follow-up steps that may be required. We do publicly share our expectations for suppliers and how we handle these issues, including through Cargill’s Supplier Code of Conduct, as noted in our earlier response.