How fair are bananas? What Fyffes learned from a workers rights crisis in its value chain | Caoimhe Buckley

What does it take to make a global supply chain more sustainable? And how can businesses address the human rights and environmental challenges behind everyday products like bananas?

In this episode, Becky is joined by Caoimhe Buckley, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer at Fyffes. Drawing on Fyffes’ journey to strengthen its approach to human rights and sustainability, Caoimhe shares how the company has worked to better understand the impacts of its supply chain and create meaningful change in the communities connected to its business.

In this conversation, you’ll hear how a human rights crisis became a turning point for Fyffes, why listening to communities and building long-term partnerships are essential to progress, and how businesses can work with farmers and suppliers to improve outcomes for people and the planet. Caoimhe also explores the challenges of banana pricing, the role of shared investment, and how approaches such as regenerative agriculture can contribute to a more sustainable future.

This conversation offers valuable insights for business leaders, sustainability professionals and anyone looking to understand how businesses can take greater responsibility for their supply chains and turn sustainability commitments into lasting impact.