This research assessed the feasibility of setting up a cooperative initiative that would address challenges that engineering and construction companies face to uphold workers’ rights in their operations and subcontracting supply chains.
The main findings suggest that companies share many of the same challenges, including the risks related to the recruitment process, working conditions, legislation on labour migration and freedom of association in some countries of operation that further restrict workers’ rights, limited oversight of subcontractors’ practices.
The case studies described in this brief reveal that there are benefits for suppliers to implementing social and environmental improvement programs, including improved workforce productivity, cost savings, and stronger competitiveness. Buyers also b...Read More
ECPAT International is a global network of civil society organisations working together to end the sexual exploitation of children (SEC). ECPAT comprises member organisations in over 100 countries who generate knowledge, raise awareness, and advocat...Read More
In the present report, the Working Group on the issue of human rights and transnational corporations and other business enterprises takes stock of business and government action to advance the implementation of corporate human rights due diligence as...Read More
Authors: Ella Cockbain & Helen Brayley-Morris Abstract Human trafficking and modern slavery are routinely framed as key threats facing society. Despite increased media, policy, and practitioner attention the evidence base remains underdeveloped...Read More
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