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Dean Pinkert Urges U.S. Shrimp Buyers to Scrutinize Indian Supply Chains, Citing CAL Initiative

In November 2021, Dean Pinkert, former Commissioner at the U.S. International Trade Commission, joined the Corporate Accountability Lab, headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.A., as a special advisor. His involvement comes in the wake of the release of the report 'Hidden Harvest: Human Rights and Environmental Abuses in India’s Shrimp Industry,' co-authored by Pinkert and published on March 20. The report exposes labor violations across various sectors of India's shrimp industry, along with environmental concerns such as mangrove destruction and water contamination attributed to shrimp farm operations.

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Dean Pinkert Urges U.S. Shrimp Buyers to Scrutinize Indian Supply Chains, Citing CAL Initiative
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"Corporate Accountability Lab Undertakes In-Depth Probe into India's Shrimp Industry"
Dean Pinkert, joining the Corporate Accountability Lab (CAL) in November 2021 as a special advisor, led an extensive investigation into labor issues and environmental concerns within India's shrimp industry. The report titled "Hidden Harvest: Human Rights and Environmental Abuses in India’s Shrimp Industry," released on March 20, delves into forced labor practices and ecological degradation at various stages of shrimp production.
Pinkert highlights CAL's mission to address forced labor and promote environmental sustainability. The organization recognized an opportunity to shed light on labor abuses in India's shrimp industry, particularly as previous scrutiny primarily targeted other countries' shrimp sectors.
The report underscores concerns regarding forced labor and environmental degradation, urging stakeholders in the seafood industry to address systemic issues. CAL emphasizes the role of major purchasers like Walmart, Target, and Costco in enforcing ethical supply chain practices.
Despite industry executives' denials, Pinkert asserts the prevalence of debt bondage, exploitation of migrant populations, and hazardous working conditions in India's shrimp industry. The report aims to raise awareness among policymakers and consumers, advocating for stronger regulatory measures and ethical sourcing practices.
In addition to labor violations, the report highlights environmental damage, including mangrove destruction and water pollution from shrimp farm effluents. CAL urges U.S. retailers to reassess their certification processes and ensure compliance with sustainable sourcing policies.
With detailed insights gathered through on-the-ground investigations, CAL aims to catalyze positive change in the global shrimp industry. The organization emphasizes the need for collective action from government agencies, retailers, and consumers to address labor abuses and environmental concerns in shrimp supply chains.
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