The US states with more forced labor than Pakistan
Since 2021 most US states have been ranked high risk for the most critical forms of supply chain ESG risk
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UK among ‘high risk’ European countries for labour rights
Spain, Italy, and Greece have seen increases in risk associated with forced labour as well
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Apac countries ‘less transparent’ since pandemic
China continues to be the least transparent major sourcing market
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Centering workers is a powerful model for responsible investment
Investors can support worker-driven social responsibility models like the Fair Food Program
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What’s next for the UK’s social taskforce?
Taskforce member James Alexander outlines objectives and where policymakers must direct attention
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Investors could cut 60% of food systems emissions by 2030
Could deliver more than $1.5trn in economic benefits
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Fast fashion: External audits needed for retailers and suppliers
Latest podcast episode explores unfair pay in Bangladeshi factories
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Modern slavery risk audits needed in mining supply chains
Effectiveness of anonymous employee or community reporting systems in question
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Amati CEO: ‘I don’t want to make money out of other people’s blood’
Paul Jourdan explains the firm’s approach to human rights
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EC to make Europe ‘more investment-friendly’ with Net-Zero Industry Act
Countering incentives in US Inflation Reduction Act to keep clean tech production in Europe
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Human rights failings from ICT sector ‘red flag’ for investors
KnowTheChain finds most companies in the sector are not conducting adequate due diligence on forced labour
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German supply chain law ‘causing a stir’ with investors
From 1 January 2023 businesses must take responsibility for ESG risks in their supply chains