When agribusiness giant Socfin found itself embroiled in allegations of human rights and environmental violations at its plantations in Africa and Southeast Asia in 2017, it called on the Switzerland-based sustainability consultant Earthworm Foundation for help. Earthworm’s investigations eventually substantiated many of the grievances filed by communities across Socfin’s operations, notably including complaints of sexual […]
  • After eight years, multinational plantation company Socfin and the environmental consultancy Earthworm Foundation have cut ties.
  • Socfin first contracted Earthworm as part of its response to allegations of human rights and environmental violations at Socfin’s plantations in Africa and Southeast Asia.
  • Community representatives and environmental advocates in Liberia say Earthworm’s recommendations weren’t adequately implemented.