We continue to support our Member, Socfin, in their commitment to sustainable and responsible management. As part of this effort, we have conducted a field investigation to address environmental and social grievances against Socapalm’s Edéa, Mbongo, & Mbambou plantations in Cameroon.
We invite you to read the report of this field investigation. The documents include our findings, progress assessments, and recommendations for future improvements.
Download the Investigation Reports for Edéa, Mbongo, and Mbambou (in English)
Télécharger les rapports d’investigation pour Edéa, Mbongo, et Mbambou (en français)
With the publication of these reports, Earthworm has completed phase 2 of the investigation process. The investigations on allegations undertaken by Earthworm Foundation across Socfin’s operations were divided into two main phases:
- Phase 1 (March to June 2023): Focused on Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) in Liberia and SOCAPALM Dibombari in Cameroon.
- Phase 2 (Starting August 2023): Expanded to include Safacam and Socapalm (Edéa, Mbongo & Mbambou) in Cameroon, Liberian Agricultural Company (LAC), SAC in Sierra Leone, OKOMU in Nigeria, and Socfin-KCD and Coviphama in Cambodia.
The field investigations for phase 2 are now complete, and all the reports have been published. As part of our commitment to transparency and continuous improvement, Socfin will publish action plans for each site investigated.
In addition to the sites covered by phase 2, Earthworm Foundation has also carried out an investigation at SOGB in Côte d'Ivoire, for which we are finalising the public report.
For more information, please contact: socfin.investigation@earthworm.org
