Shrimp may be one of the world’s most traded seafood products, but behind its global success lies a system where labour abuses persist despite audits, certifications and ethical commitments. This blog explores why the real solution lies not just in compliance tools, but in transforming purchasing practices, and what companies must do now to align how they buy with the human rights standards they claim to uphold.

Purchasing decisions shape the lives of millions of workers, yet for decades the focus on improving labour conditions has been concentrated at the point of production.

Engaging with suppliers and trade associations on the journey to responsible purchasing practices in the apparel & textiles sector.

ETI's Purchasing Practices Programme lead examines research on how current purchasing is shaping risks of forced labour and exploitative conditions in shrimp supply chains, calling on retailers to to take collective action.

ETI Purchasing Practices Programme lead shares key lessons and practical insights from ETI's manufacturing initiative, and unpacks questions which emerged from our recent webinar discussion.

Reflections from our Responsible purchasing practices in manufacturing initiative.