2024 Human Rights Due Diligence Report for Thailand

This document is a report detailing the human rights due diligence conducted by Ajinomoto Co., Inc. in Thailand regarding its shrimp supply chain. The assessment was carried out by the Global Alliance for Sustainable Supply Chain, following the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the Japanese government's guidelines. The report outlines the background and objectives of the study, which aimed to identify and evaluate human rights risks associated with shrimp farming and processing in Thailand. It describes the study methodology, including pre-trip desk research and on-site surveys of various processors and aquaculture farms. The findings highlight several human rights risks, such as modern slavery, forced labor, and excessive recruitment fees. The report also documents the initiatives taken by Ajinomoto to address these issues and provides recommendations for improving human rights practices within the supply chain. Overall, the report serves as a comprehensive assessment of human rights conditions in the Thai shrimp industry.