Friday, October 29, 2021 · Hanne McBlain
The United Nations and international labor organizations estimate that more than 40 million people worldwide are subject to modern slavery, including forced labor, debt bondage, forced marriage, slavery and slavery-like practices and human trafficking.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020 · Danny Shields
The United Nations designated December 2nd as its International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, a reminder for those responsible for supply chains to take action to ensure freedom from any slavery practices. Eradicating slavery should be done to protect a company's…
Wednesday, December 2, 2020 · Patrick Burnson
With December 2, 2020 designated as the United Nations' International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, companies should make certain their supply chains are clear of any slavery-oriented practices that could damage their reputation and business, as well as take steps to…
Monday, December 23, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
In this exclusive interview with Michael Ford, Avetta Global Expert on EHS and Sustainability, we learn more about this ongoing crisis.
Monday, September 30, 2019 · Patrick Burnson
A new report found that a five-year intervention campaign to protect workers in India backed by the Freedom Fund – which works to mobilize the knowledge, capital and will to end slavery – was effective at reducing debt bondage and other forms of exploitation, cutting the…
Monday, June 25, 2018 · Patrick Burnson
Among many of the new risks supply chain managers must confront these days is that of forced labor, says a new report issued by KnowTheChain, a supply chain consultancy based in San Francisco.
Thursday, January 12, 2017 · John Kloosterman and Michael Congiu
The concepts of business and human rights continue to renovate how business views its place in the world, and its relationships to its customers, markets, and the states where it has operations.
Monday, March 28, 2016 · Patrick Burnson
President Obama signed into law the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015. The new legislation now officially prohibits the importation of goods produced by forced labor or child labor, closing an 86 year old loophole and reauthorizing the Customs and Border…
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 · Patrick Burnson
The California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 may cause problems for some managers, a recent report suggests.
