Did the UK government outlaw imports linked to forced labour abuse? On 12 January 2020 the UK Foreign Minister Dominic Raab said of the Uyghur region of west China that: “Xinjiang’s position in the international …
Spoke on TV on new BBC report on Forced Labour in China supply chains. Article on Aspects Important for Business, and for Investors to expect as ESG action by business.
BBC new report out today documenting more Forced Labour of 100,000s of Uyghur people in China Supply Chains The BBC released news today about their investigation and a new report. This documents the forced labour …
A quick video by SupplyESChange Founder Kate Larsen of insights from speaking at the PRI (Principles for Responsible Investment) Americas conference panel on PE and Human Rights in November 2020. The panel discussed: the “flurry” …
An update on another big move forward for the S for Social (and Human Rights) in ESG and ethical fashion. Yes the #BlackLivesMatter movement is beginning a big step forward, as was #Metoo towards ending harassment …
Some weeks back, this young lady was thrown in a crowded Cambodian jail for a facebook post. Soy, who made bags in a supplier making for fashion brands like Michael Kors and Kate Spade , did in April what many of …
The CoronaVirus is a health and economic challenge all organisations, business, families and communities are facing. Whilst it may be challenging for many in the west not used to self-isolating at home rather than socialising …
What can Business do to help slow more of these viruses 🦠 from becoming pandemics in future? An expert says many come from species in rainforest areas such as the Congo in Africa, released …
Italian Fashion Factory Reports in recent years Italian fashion factories making high-end luxury goods do not normally make one think of #ModernSlavery , but they are one place trafficked workers have been found to be …
New law and soft law requires business to undertake human rights due diligence. How to deliver business human right due diligence for complicated shifting global supply chains, and affordably? The Bangladesh Rana Plaza garment factory …
The Bangladesh Rana Plaza garment factory building collapse killing over 1100 workers and injuring many more was the most lethal tragedy in apparel history. Whilst the cause of the collapse was poor building structural safety, …
Published Nov 6, 2018 I’m going to ask you to forgive me for writing this from an assumption that US Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh did grope Dr Christine Blasey Ford 36 years ago while …
Do you know where workers in any suppliers in these countries come from? Did you know most come from other countries and are at high risk of being in bonded labour modern slavery conditions?
Are you aware of the changing political environment in China, how this might impact supply chain labour standards risk, and how to manage this?
Your modern slavery statement and the Kavanaugh case. I’m going to ask you to forgive me for writing this from an assumption that US Supreme Court Nominee Brett Kavanaugh did grope Dr Christine Blasey Ford …
