Modern slavery is moving up the political and legislative agenda within the UK, whilst shareholder and investor initiatives on the issue are increasing. Whilst recent global events, such as the war in Ukraine, are further increasing modern slavery risks within companies and portfolios, our research suggests that companies are not sufficiently equipped to deal with such risks.
In its Annual Review of Corporate Governance Reporting (2021), the FRC published findings from research carried out by Lancaster University on the extent to which companies are including modern slavery in their disclosures as part of their responsibility to consider the interests of their stakeholders in their annual report. The research also included a review of reporting on modern slavery governance, policies, and due diligence in modern slavery statements.
Amongst the worst crimes associated with illicit trade is the demand it creates for forced and child labor to carry out the tasks of making counterfeits, sewing fake logos on luxury apparel, or harvesting illegal fish. This report shows that&nb...Read More
Această broșură are scopul de a vă informa, în calitate de lucrători înagricultură din Spațiul Economic European1 care se află în Scoția, cuprivire la drepturile dvs. și la ceea ce puteți face dacă apreciați cădrepturile dvs. nu sun...Read More
An increasingly interconnected world has led to sprawling supply chains across the globe. But what is the human cost of increasing consumer demands for fresh produce year-round, fast fashion, and flashy gadgets? For those held in forced labor in sup...Read More
This leaflet aims to inform agricultural workers from the EuropeanEconomic Area1 in Scotland of your rights and what you can do if youthink your rights are not being protected. It also sets out what youshould do to keep yourself and others safe duri...Read More
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