An assessment of human rights and labor risks within Ecuador’s palm oil supply chain, examining how expansion pressures intersect with environmental and social harm.
This analysis explores how land concentration, weak labor protections, and opaque supply chains contribute to risks of forced labor and exploitation in Ecuador’s palm oil sector. Drawing on local research and stakeholder consultation, it highlights issues such as poor working conditions, debt-linked employment, and displacement of Indigenous and rural communities. The report connects these risks to systemic drivers like rapid agribusiness growth and limited government oversight, offering pathways for responsible sourcing and improved protections for workers and communities.
Ecuador
